FC Schalke 04 kicks off new season - U19 and U17 schedules are out. The competition in the Revier is fierce, with VfL Bochum and 1. FC Köln as opponents.

What are the goals for the new season?

FC Schalke 04 wants to repeat the success of the last season and qualify for the 1. Bundesliga. The U19 of FC Schalke 04 will face SV Rödinghausen in the first round of the DFB-Pokal.

Who are the opponents in the Revier?

VfL Bochum and 1. FC Köln are the opponents in the Revier. Stefan Ruthenbeck, coach of VfL Bochum's U19, said: „I don't know what we did to God that we have to play VfL Bochum in the first round.“

What does the schedule look like?

The schedule for FC Schalke 04's U19 and U17 is out. The first games will take place on August 9th. FC Schalke 04 is currently 1st in 2. Bundesliga with 70 points and an 8-point lead over SV Elversberg.

What's next?

The preparation for the new season has begun. FC Schalke 04 will focus on the first games and try to repeat the success of the last season. The fans can look forward to an exciting season.