TWolves land German midfielder Tabea Ziemke

A smooth, intelligent midfielder with an appetite for contact and battles, Ziemke played her club soccer with Borussia Monchengladbach under coach Romeo Schafer. The five-foot-six competitor has seen footage of Timberwolves games and is confident she can adapt to the North American approach to the game.

“I believe, in a way, I might be able to bring a new perspective to the game as an international student. I have a good vision of the pitch, and I like to create spaces for my teammates. I like leading the game from defense to offense.”

Sedgwick’s roster is facing an overhaul, due to the graduating classes of 2020 and 2021 moving on from the university and program. He says his newest recruit’s willingness to learn and grow will pay dividends in the years to come.

“I am really excited to welcome Tabea to our program. She is keen to grow and excel. She has built a diverse player skillset as a playmaker from deep, as well as a player who can run in behind. Tabea will bring a different perspective for the game. This experience and her desire to grow as a player will bring challenge daily to the training environment and hopefully will test the opposition in Canada West.”

Ziemke is a graduate of Michael-Ende-Gymnasium school, and intends to enroll in Political Science at UNBC. She will join her new teammates in August for training camp, and is ready to continue a soccer path that started for her when she was six-years-old.

“Of course, it will be an adjustment, as the style of play obviously differs. I am optimistic I will be able to adjust and develop through games and practices, as well as the growing experience over time. I have always loved the game. Especially the team aspect. Supporting each other on and off the pitch.”

With files from UNBC Athletics

by Ethan Ready, files from UNBC Athletics

TWolves land German midfielder Tabea Ziemke

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