Laura Riesenbeck, a former Drake women’s soccer defender, has signed a contract with SK Sturm Graz in Austria’s Women’s ÖFB Frauen-Bundesliga, the top level of women’s soccer in Germany. Sturm Graz is an Austrian professional football club based in Graz, Austria.
Riesenbeck explained that she had reached out to a German agency this past December to inquire about playing professional soccer. Shortly thereafter, Sturm Graz, who were in contact with the agency, was in need of a center back for the rest of their season.
“It went all very quick, but with the help of my coaches at Drake and my advisor, I have been able to manage everything so that I could sign the contract and also finish my degree which was a priority for me,” Riesenbeck said.