Former Current GK Almuth Schult: Clubs didn't want mom with kids

Almuth Schult, a trailblazing women's soccer goalkeeper known for her Olympic medals and international acclaim, retired early from her career due to restrictive policies in Europe. At 34, she gave birth twice and a third child later, yet many clubs viewed this as incompatible with professional play. She now advocates for better support structures for female athletes after parenthood, drawing parallels between U.S. club practices and European norms.