Germany's Women's Bundesliga Sets New Attendance Record With An Average Of 1,185

The women's Bundesliga "set a new attendance record during the '13-14 season," according to SPORT1. The German Football Federation (DFB) "confirmed that an average of 1,185 spectators attended the games." The league's previous attendance record of an average of 1,121 fans was set in '11-12. The new record "represents a 6% increase." The final matchday "also set a new record." At total 17,620 fans "attended the 11 games on Sunday." The matchup between VfL Wolfsburg and FFC Frankfurt attracted 12,464 spectators and "set a new single-game attendance record." Wolfsburg defended its league title with a 2-1 win over Frankfurt. DFB Dir Heike Ullrich said, "This record season is a tremendous sign for the development of the women's Bundesliga and a fantastic signal for the upcoming season" (SPORT1, 6/10).