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Djurgårdens IF Fotboll (women)

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Djurgårdens IF (formerly Djurgården/Älvsjö (2003–2007)) is a football club from Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. The team play their home games on Stockholm Olympic Stadium[1] The team colours are white and blue. The club is affiliated to Stockholms Fotbollförbund.[2]

Djurgårdens IF
Full nameDjurgården Idrottsförening Fotbollsförening
Nickname(s)Blåränderna (The Blue Stripes)
Järnkaminerna (The Iron Stoves)
Short nameDIF
Founded2003; 21 years ago (2003) as 'Djurgården/Älvsjö'
GroundStockholm Olympic Stadium, Stockholm
Capacity14,417
ChairmanLars-Erik Sjöberg
ManagerMarcelo Fernández Figueroa
LeagueDamallsvenskan
202311th
Websitehttp://dif.se/damer/

History

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Start

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During the 1960s, a women's team representing Djurgårdens IF under the lead of Gösta Sandberg met Öxabäcks IF and won 2–1.[3] In 1969, Djurgården participated in Stockholms FF:s försöksserie with IFK Bagarmossen, IK Göta, Gröndals IK, Örby IS, IK Tellus, Tyresö IF, and Vällingby AIK, which Djurgården won without any losses.[4] In 1984 the team was promoted to the then top-tier Division 1 Norra for the first time.[3] 1985, the debut season in the top-tier ended with a fifth place in the league consisting of AIK, Bälinge IF, Gideonsbergs IF, Hammarby IF, Ope IF, Rönninge SK, Strömsbro IF, Sundsvalls DFF, Sunnanå SK.[5]

In 1988, Djurgården reached Damallsvenskan for the first time by finishing first in Division 1 Norra.[6] In the 1989 season, Djurgården finished fourth in Damallsvenskan and played play-off semifinals, which they lost on away goals (1–1) to Jitex BK.[6]

After finishing second in the 1991 Damallsvenskan, Djurgården lost again to Jitex BK in the semi-finals of the play-off.[7] The season after, Djurgården got relegated after finishing 11th in Damallsvenskan.[7] Djurgården again won promotion to Damallsvenskan in the 1996 season.[7]

Djurgården/Älvsjö merger

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In 2003, Djurgårdens IF and five-time Swedish champions Älvsjö AIK merged to form Djurgården/Älvsjö, where Djurgården owned 51 percent and Älvsjö AIK 49 percent.[8] The new team consisted of a mix of Djurgården and Älvsjö players, including Swedish footballers Victoria Svensson, Elin Flyborg, Linda Fagerström, Ulrika Björn, and Jane Törnqvist and coached by Thomas Dennerby.[9]

Djurgården/Älvsjö won Damallsvenskan in their first year with a team consisting of Jill Buchwald, Katarina Wicksell, Jane Törnqvist, Therese Brogårde, Jenny Curtsdotter, Helene Nordin, Helen Fagerström, Nadja Gyllander, Sara Thunebro, Josefine Christensen, Ann-Marie Norlin, Malin Nykvist, Linda Fagerström, Tina Kindvall, Jennie Jonsson, Annica Svensson, Linda Nöjd, Victoria Svensson, Elin Flyborg, Sara Johansson, Ulrika Björn, and Jessica Landström.[10]

Djurgården/Älvsjö won Damallsvenskan again in 2004.[11] The team consisted of Maja Åström, Jill Buchwald, Katarina Wicksell, Jane Törnqvist, Therese Brogårde, Jenny Curtsdotter, Helen Fagerström, Nadja Gyllander, Sara Thunebro, Kristin Bengtsson, Emma Liljegren, Ann-Marie Norlin, Malin Nykvist, Linda Fagerström, Jennie Jonsson, Anna Hall, Annica Svensson, Ingrid Bohlin, Marijke Callebaut, Victoria Svensson, Sara Johansson, Venus James, and Jessica Landström.[10]

During the 2004–05 season, the team were runners up in the UEFA Women's Cup after having lost the final against 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam[12]

From the 2007 season, the team competed as Djurgårdens IF.[3] In 2007, the team signed German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer to replace their retiring keeper Bente Nordby.[13]

Elitettan (2012–15)

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In the 2012 Damallsvenskan season, Djurgården finished eleventh and was relegated to Elitettan.[14] In the late 2013, Djurgårdens IF Dam joined the men's football section of Djurgårdens IF Fotboll form having been their own section.[15]

In October 2015, Djurgårdens IF secured a promotion place to the 2016 Damallsvenskan.[16]

Stadium

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Stockholm Olympic Stadium

Djurgårdens IF play their home games on Stockholm Olympic Stadium.[1] They have also played their matches as Hjorthagens IP, Älvsjö IP, Kristinebergs IP and Östermalms IP.

Current squad

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As of 27 April 2024[17]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF   SWE Ebba Hed
3 DF   RUS Alexsandra Lobanova
4 DF   NOR Ina Vårhus
7 FW   SWE Stinalisa Johansson
8 MF   SWE Nellie Lilja
9 FW   COD Flavine Mawete
10 MF   SWE Tove Almqvist
11 MF   NOR Therese Åsland
12 DF   CAN Sura Yekka
14 MF   SWE Agnes Hedman
15 GK   SWE Elvira Björklund
17 FW   SWE Sara Lilja Vidlund
No. Pos. Nation Player
19 MF   SWE Lucia Duras
20 FW   POR Ana Teles
21 MF   SWE Meja Staffansson
22 FW   SWE Zara Jönsson
23 DF   SWE Beata Kollmats
24 MF   SWE Louise Hvarfner
27 MF   JPN Shinomi Koyama
29 DF   SWE Matilda Plan
30 GK   USA Katelin Talbert
31 FW   SWE Olivia Ländin Sjöblom
35 GK   GER Gina Schüller
99 FW   NOR Maria Brochmann

Former players

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For details on current and former players, see Category:Djurgårdens IF Fotboll (women).

Managers

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Anders Johansson managed Djurgården in the 2008 and 2009 seasons.

Honours

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Djurgården/Älvsjö at UEFA-Women's Cup Final 2005 in Potsdam, Germany

Domestic

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League

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Cup

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  • Svenska Cupen:
    • Champions (3): 1999–2000, 2004, 2005
    • Runner-up (3): 1998–99, 2001, 2010

European

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Record in UEFA competitions

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All results (away, home and aggregate) list Djurgården Stockholm's goal tally first.

Competition Round Club Away Home Aggregate
2004–2005 Second qualifying round   Aegina – 5–0 –
  Athletic Bilbao – 3–2 –
  Arsenal – 0–1 –
Quarter-final   Umeå 1–0 2–1 a 3–1
Semi-final   Arsenal 1–0 1–1 a 2–1
Final   Turbine Potsdam 1–3 0–2 a 1–5
2005–2006 Second qualifying round   Valur Reykjavík – 2–1 –
  Alma Almaty – 3–0 –
  Mašinac Niš – 7–0 –
Quarter-final   Sparta Prague 2–0 a 0–0 2–0
Semi-final   Turbine Potsdam 3–2 a 2–5 5–7

a First leg.

Records

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  • Highest attendance: 6,068 vs. Umeå IK (2003)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Stadion byggs om för damfotbollen | Djurgården Fotboll". Archived from the original on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-11.
  2. ^ "Kontaktuppgifter och tävlingar – Stockholms Fotbollförbund – Svenskfotboll.se". Archived from the original on 7 December 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
  3. ^ a b c "DIF damfotbolls historia". difdam.se.
  4. ^ "1968-1969". 18 March 2022.
  5. ^ "1980-1989". 18 March 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Tabeller 1989 – 1985 – Djurgårdens IF DFF – Fotboll – IdrottOnline Klubb". Djurgårdens IF – Fotboll.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ a b c "Tabeller 1999 – 1990 – Djurgårdens IF DFF – Fotboll – IdrottOnline Klubb". Djurgårdens IF – Fotboll. Archived from the original on 12 February 2015.
  8. ^ "En omställning som bara Umeå IK har klarat". En blogg om internationell damfotboll. 12 February 2012.
  9. ^ "Drömmen om ett starkt lag". DN.SE. February 2003.
  10. ^ a b Archived copy Archived 30 June 2019 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ "Andra raka guldet för Djurgården/Älvsjö". Aftonbladet. 16 October 2004.
  12. ^ "Potsdam restore German pride". UEFA.com. 1 July 2006.
  13. ^ "UEFA Women's Champions League". UEFA.com.
  14. ^ "Tyresö vann – Djurgården och AIK ute". unt.se.
  15. ^ "DIF:s damer går ihop med herrarna". stockholmdirekt.se. 29 November 2013.
  16. ^ "Djurgården uppflyttat – kan bli ensamt Stockholmslag i damallsvenskan".
  17. ^ "Truppen". 31 March 2022.
  18. ^ a b "1968–1969". 18 March 2022.
  19. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "1970–1979". 18 March 2022.
  20. ^ a b c d e f g h "1980–1989". 18 March 2022.
  21. ^ a b c d e "1990–1999". 18 March 2022.
  22. ^ a b c "2000–2009". 18 March 2022.
  23. ^ Sveriges Radio (23 October 2002). "Damfotboll: tränare utsedd för sammanslaget lag". sverigesradio.se.
  24. ^ a b "Söderman tar över Djurgården/Älvsjö". Expressen. 23 November 2004.
  25. ^ a b "Benny Persson till Djurgården/Älvsjö". DN.SE. 12 June 2005.
  26. ^ "Ny tränare för Djurgårdens damer". svt.se. 12 October 2007.
  27. ^ Tjernberg, Urban (3 November 2010). "Hammarbys och Djurgårdens fotbollsdamer får nya tränare". SvD.se.
  28. ^ "Djurgåfrden tror påf sina talanger". Tipselit. Archived from the original on 16 April 2015.
  29. ^ "Blir tränare i DIF". norrteljetidning.se. 30 October 2012. Archived from the original on 16 April 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  30. ^ "DIF Fotboll – Stark försäsong av damernas A-lag". dif.se. Archived from the original on 16 April 2015.
  31. ^ "I år ska Elin Nilsson och Djurgården ta klivet till allsvenskan". norrteljetidning.se. 11 April 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  32. ^ "Yvonne Ekroth är ny tränare för Djurgården". December 2015.
  33. ^ "Joel Riddez ny tränare för Djurgården". 15 December 2016.
  34. ^ "Pierre Fondin blir ny huvudtränare för DIF Dam". 23 August 2019.
  35. ^ "Magnus Pålsson ny tränare för damerna". 24 August 2021.
  36. ^ "Vi välkomnar Marcelo Fernández som ny huvudtränare för damerna". 18 August 2023.
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