Kathleen Krüger is the New Sports Director for Hamburger SV

May 12, 2026, 18:45
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Introduction

Hamburger SV has a new leader for sports. Her name is Kathleen Krüger. She starts her job on July 1.

Main Body

The club looked for a new leader for many months. They chose Kathleen Krüger. She worked at FC Bayern Munich for seventeen years. She was a football player and then a manager. Kathleen is the first woman to have this permanent job at the club. Now, more women are leaders in German football. Kathleen will work with Eric Huwer. Together, they will help the men's and women's teams. They will also help young players.

Conclusion

Kathleen Krüger starts her new job on July 1.

Learning

🕒 The Time Jump

Look at how the story moves from the Past to the Future. This is the secret to A2 English.

1. What happened? (Past)

  • She worked...
  • She was...
  • They chose...

→ Rule: Add -ed to the action word to show it is finished.

2. What will happen? (Future)

  • She starts... (Planned date)
  • They will help... (Future promise)

→ Rule: Use will before the action word to talk about the future.

Quick Word Swap

Instead of saying "Leader," you can use:

  • Manager (Someone who organizes)
  • Director (Someone in charge)

Vocabulary Learning

club
a group or organization of people with a common interest or activity
Example:The football club announced a new coach.
leader
a person who leads or commands a group
Example:She is the leader of the team.
job
a paid position of employment
Example:He has a new job as a manager.
manager
a person who manages or runs an organization
Example:The manager will make the final decision.
football
a sport played with a ball, also called soccer in some countries
Example:Football is very popular in Germany.
player
a person who plays a sport
Example:She is a talented player.
help
to give assistance
Example:They will help the young players.
team
a group of people working together
Example:The men's team won the match.
young
not old, especially in age
Example:The young players are learning new skills.
women
adult female humans
Example:More women are becoming leaders.