Traun and Ried collaborate in the youth section – the Austrian football portal

From the 2025 season, they form teams together in the U14, U16 and U18 age groups and compete as a team in the AFBÖ youth competition. This collaboration is intended to allow young talents to benefit from the knowledge and resources of both clubs and to raise young football talent in Upper Austria to a new level.The aim is to strengthen the youth work of both clubs, attract more young players and create competitive teams in all ages. This partnership offers new opportunities, especially in American football, where the promotion of young talent is a major challenge.

The clubs hope that the branding effect of the collaboration will increase their appeal
to encourage young people to become part of the Gladiators or Steelsharks. This collaboration also shows the commitment of both clubs to give young players the opportunity to build and develop their passion for this sport.

Markus Grössluberchairman of the Gladiators, emphasizing that: “This collaboration is another step in the development of the Gladiators. Active youth work in all age groups secures the future of every club, but it is a big challenge in American football We are now tackling this challenge with the Steelsharks with our strengths together.

This is an important win for junior football in the state above the Enns
it will create the foundation for long-term sporting success.