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.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have extended midfielder Noah Mbamba’s contract by twelve months and sent the Belgian U21 international on loan to France. At FC Lorient, the 21-year-old – whose contract at Leverkusen now runs to 30 June 2029 – is set to gain playing time in Ligue 1 and, through strong performances and further development, put himself in the running for a future place in the Werkself squad.
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Spurred on by a flawless hat-trick from Cornelia Kramer, the Bayer 04 women’s team won their penultimate pre-season friendly in commanding fashion. As part of the season launch, the Werkself beat Dutch top-flight side Feyenoord 7–0. In front of 3,000 spectators at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium, Kramer (6’, 25’, 45’), Sofie Zdebel (47’), Maja Sternad (59'), Natasha Kowalski (83') and Vanessa Fudalla (86') scored the goals for coach Roberto Pätzold’s side.
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There’s plenty for Bayer 04 fans to enjoy both on and off the pitch at the official 2026 season launch. In addition to the women’s team taking on Feyenoord at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium at 13:15 CEST and the men’s team facing Sevilla at the BayArena at 15:30 CEST, fans of all ages can enjoy a range of activities – and get to meet Bayer 04 players and former players in the process. The Fanwelt is also offering a special promotion: buy a new shirt and get free printing! Here’s an overview of everything you need to know about the season launch, including the live streams.
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A round-up of the Werkself training camp in the Weimarer Land, all in one place: in our daily blog you’ll find all the insights and updates from the day. Day six (Friday 7 August) is as follows: This morning, the squad completed their final training session – this time behind closed doors – here in Blankenhain, before heading back to Leverkusen after lunch. The big season launch is scheduled for tomorrow.
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