The upcoming Aue vs Dresden encounter is the latest chapter in one of Germany's fiercest rivalries, but why is seemingly every match between East German sides a "derby"?
Category: GDR
Denazification and Defection – Football in Saxony During the 1940s and 50s
Charting football's development in the early years of the GDR offers glimpses into the challenges of remoulding society.
Half a Century of Distinction – Turbine Potsdam’s Rags-to-Riches Story
Over the last 50 years, Turbine Potsdam have grown from provincial minnows into veritable giants of the women's game. But after plenty of trophy-laden seasons, success is now proving elusive.
Chemie Leipzig – Fairytale, Downfall, Resurgence
Chemie Leipzig isn't the powerhouse it once was, but that's fine, because it is more than just a football club.
Of Martyrdom and Tobacco – Dresden’s Heinz-Steyer-Stadion
After falling into disrepair, Dresden's storied, century-old Heinz-Steyer-Stadion will now be turned into a modern sports cathedral.
FSV Zwickau – From GDR Fairytale to Modern Success Story
Defying the odds seems to have become tradition at FSV Zwickau. The Swans have always been the underdogs.