Serial winners, slayers of Soviet champions, banned by their own federation, and hounded by the Nazis. This is the tragic story of Dresdner SV.
Dresdner SV 1910: Record Champions and Subversives
Tag: Saxon Football
Aue vs Dresden, and the Myth of the Ost-Derby
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"?
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.
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.
Football, Soccer And Everything In Between 