Germany continues to make huge strides in gender equality advancement in soccer. Their women’s league has long been one of the best in the world, with the Women’s Bundesliga the most successful league in terms of UEFA Women’s Champions League winners. Just last month, the Bundesliga announced that Bibiana Steinhaus will be the league’s first ever female referee.
Now, with the hire of Helena Costa, Eintracht Frankfurt have become the first Bundesliga side to ever hire a female scout.
Costa, 39, brings a wealth of experience in the game as she joins Frankfurt’s staff.