The viewing party marked another successful chapter in the first season of the official Werkself Warriors USA supporters club. Officially inaugurated as an official Bayer 04 Fan Club last fall, the New York-based group built momentum and members throughout the season with watch parties at Legends in November and December before hosting another gathering in March for the away match against Heidenheim at Carlow East on the city's Upper East Side.
Saturday’s event brought together supporters from throughout the city as fans met-up at the popular mid-town sports bar Smithfield Hall wearing black and red to cheer on Die Werkself in the late-season clash. “We’ve been incredibly encouraged by the enthusiasm and passion shown by Bayer 04 supporters throughout the New York area this season,” said Werkself Warriors USA co-founder Alex Kramm. “Every event has had a great community vibe and it’s been exciting to see new faces become part of the group. We’re already looking forward to organizing more gatherings and events throughout the 2026-27 season.”
The Werkself Warriors USA supporters club was created to connect Bayer 04 supporters across the New York metropolitan area while strengthening the club’s growing international fan presence in North America. Kramm represented the club in Leverkusen during a special 50th anniversary for Bayer 04 Fan Club Celebration at the BayArena earlier this year.
Note: Any Bayer 04 supporters in the United States or around the world interested in starting an official Bayer 04 Fan Club in their area can contact international@bayer04.de for more information.
In glorious sunshine and temperatures of around 30 degrees Celsius, the Bayer 04 Women have begun their preparations for the new season. With a relaxed first session at the Kurtekotten training centre, coach Roberto Pätzold’s team became the first Bundesliga side to resume training after a 37-day break.
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Black and Red stand out. Under the slogan ‘Diversity under the Cross’, Bayer 04 took part in Pride on the Rhine at the weekend alongside the queer fan club “Bayer 04 Junxx”. The club mascot, Brian the Lion, and several members of staff were also in attendance, championing diversity and solidarity.
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Centre-back Melissa Friedrich is set to remain at Bayer 04 for another year. The longest-serving player in the squad, who joined the club in 2016, has extended her contract to 2027.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed Portugal U21 international Afonso Moreira. The 21-year-old winger joins the club from French top-flight side Olympique Lyon on a contract to 30 June 2031. In France last year, the left-winger made 37 appearances in Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the UEFA Europa League, scoring a total of eight goals and providing eleven assists.
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