
“Caro is a real team player, who’s appreciated by everyone. She’s battled back time and time again from difficult periods during her time with us,” said sporting director Achim Feifel. “After three years, she’s now seeking a new challenge in Bremen. We wish her all the best for her future career.”
Siems joined Leverkusen in summer 2021 from English Women’s Super League club Aston Villa, going on to make 40 competitive appearances (three goals). All 12 of Siems’ appearances this season have come in the Bundesliga, with six of them starts. The former Germany youth international previously played at Turbine Potsdam between 2015 and 2020, including three years in the Bundesliga.
“It wasn’t an easy decision for me, but I feel ready for a new step,” said Siems. “I had three great and eventful years full of valuable experiences. Also at the times when things weren’t going well, I was always able to count on the support of the club, the team and the backroom staff.”

Werkself-TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04's 4-0 win at Wehen Wiesbaden in the first round of the DFB-Pokal 2026/27...
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Bayer 04 have comfortably reached the DFB Pokal second round thanks to a 4–0 victory away to Liga 3 side SV Wehen Wiesbaden. Patrik Schick put the Werkself ahead in the first 45 in the first competitive match under head coach Carles Martínez with debuts for new signings Miguel Gutiérrez, Afonso Moreira and Facundo Medina. After the break, Lucas Vázquez (47'), Nathan Tella (69') and Christian Kofane (79') also found the back of the net.
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Today brings the first match of the season for the Werkself. Bayer 04 kick off the 2026/27 campaign today, Saturday 22 August, at 13:00 CEST with a first-round DFB Pokal tie away to third-tier side SV Wehen Wiesbaden. The 3,700 travelling fans can not only look forward to what will hopefully be a successful start to the season, but also now organise their journeys to Black and Reds games even more easily via the WERKSELFgo car-share platform. Meanwhile, following two defeats at the start of the league season, SV Wehen are hoping to spring a surprise in the DFB Pokal tie. Today’s matchday news.
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Carolin Simon is the new captain of the Bayer 04 women’s team. The full-back, who joined from Bayern Munich in the summer, will take over the captain’s armband for the 2026/27 season. Simon returned to Leverkusen in the summer after ten years away. The 33-year-old succeeds goalkeeper Friederike Repohl, who retired at the end of last season.
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