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Women’s soccer star Almuth Schult says clubs didn’t want to sign a player with kids

Former Germany goalkeeper Almuth Schult, 34, announced her retirement from soccer in March.
Schult believes clubs hesitated to sign her because she had children.
She gave birth to twins in 2020 and a third child followed in 2023.
Schult stated, "I was already out of contract after my second pregnancy."
She feels it is not yet normal for mothers in European soccer.

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The Trentonian

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Women’s soccer star Almuth Schult says clubs didn’t want to sign a player with kids

BERLIN (AP) — As an Olympic gold medalist and Champions League winner, Almuth Schult was one of the top goalkeepers in women’s soccer. She believes her career ended early because clubs were reluctant to sign a player with children. The 34-year-old former Germany goalkeeper announced her retirement in March, three months after her contract ended with the Kansas City Current in the National Women’s Soccer League in the U.S. Related Articles …

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Women’s football star Almuth Schult says European clubs didn’t want to sign a player with kids

As an Olympic gold medalist and Champions League winner, Almuth Schult was one of the top goalkeepers in women’s football. She believes her career ended early because clubs were reluctant to sign a player with children.

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Women's soccer star Almuth Schult says clubs didn't want to sign a player with kids

BERLIN (AP) — As an Olympic gold medalist and Champions League winner, Almuth Schult was one of the top goalkeepers in women's soccer. She believes her career ended early because clubs were reluctant to sign a player with children.

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Almuth Schult: Ex-gatekeeper criticizes associations for reservations about mothers

She would have liked to have continued her career, but the talks with the clubs failed. Now Almuth Schult criticises: "Many clubs fear that there may be adversities and difficulties with mothers."

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Schult: No new club found because of children

Playing football and being a mother? This doesn't always work out well with clubs in Europe, says former national goalkeeper Almuth Schult. She relies on her own experiences.

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Prejudices, blackmail, ghosting: Why are mothers still discriminated against when looking for a job?

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