""It's a very important decision that is being made now, with a view to the 2027 World Cup. We exchanged ideas and clearly signaled to her that we would like to continue the collaboration if she feels ready for it," Germany head coach Christian Wück had relayed to the German media outlet prior to Thursday's news. "She received that information with a smile.""
"She has written about playing into her 40s - but acknowledges that such a dream may not be realistic and that she would step away if she could no longer maintain her standards. Those standards are sky high. A shot-stopper par excellence, Berger turned in an all-time heroic performance for ten-woman Germany in the EURO 2025 quarterfinals against France last summer and should have the inside track to remain the No. 1 at the 2027 World Cup."
"VfL Wolfsburg's Stina Johannes (25) and Bayern Munich's Ena Mahmutovic (21) represent the next generation of Germany keepers, and Johannes was in between the sticks earlier in the fall while Berger was out with injury. But for now, Berger is still top dog - as long as she wants it."
Ann-Katrin Berger, 35 and goalkeeper for NWSL's Gotham FC, will stay with the German national team and pursue selection toward the 2027 World Cup. Germany head coach Christian Wück emphasized the importance of the decision and expressed willingness to continue collaboration if Berger feels ready, a message she reportedly received positively. Berger began her starting run at the 2024 Olympics, helping Germany win bronze, and delivered a heroic EURO 2025 quarterfinal display versus France. Younger keepers Stina Johannes and Ena Mahmutovic provide competition, and Berger has said she would retire if unable to maintain her standards.
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