Just three years after it was founded in 2023, the EVZ Women’s Team is already Swiss champion. In January, Head Coach Daniela Diaz’s team also triumphed again in the National Cup.

The championship title is the emotional highlight of an intense season for the women’s team. After the triumph, pride, gratitude and great joy at what they have achieved together prevail.

Match winner Ivana Wey (20), who is leaving the EVZ for Northeastern University (NCAA), says: “The fact that we were able to finish the season like this is incredible! This team has worked extremely hard all year and the two years before and has done a lot for it. I’m proud to have been a part of this team.” Striker Luisa Waser (25) sees the key in everyday training: “What made the difference in our favour was the high level of intensity that we demanded from each other in every training session. We also always tried to play to the body in training.” She particularly remembers “the last win at home in front of this wonderful backdrop and in front of family, friends and fans”. Nina Harju (21) also speaks of relief: “Everything went according to plan in the end and the euphoria was palpable in the team, in the organisation and among the fans.” The celebrations continued afterwards: “It went on until early in the morning, we had a great time together.” Final MVP Chiara Pfosi (28) emphasises the team spirit: “We worked so hard all season for this; it was all the nicer that it paid off in the end.” On the championship celebrations, she says: “It was a long and unforgettable night!” Playoff top scorer Rahel Enzler (25) speaks of “incredibly beautiful, emotional moments with the team” and emphasises: “Everyone played their part in the success.” Leonie Kutzer, who turned 21 the day after winning the title, says: “In the last few months, you could really tell in the team that we wanted to win the title. The playoffs were extra cool because it was also a challenge and we had to deal with opposition. That bonded us even more.” For Nadine Hofstetter (31), it was a special farewell: “It’s just nice to be able to end your career like this: in front of this backdrop with all the fans and family.” Sarah Mettler (15) summarised her feelings as follows: “It was sooo much fun and we had a lot of fun.” Laura Fuoco (22), who joined the team during the season, says: “Yesterday’s win left us with an incredible feeling and shows how much work we put in as a team to achieve our goal.” Goalie Yara Keller (20) emphasises how challenging the path was despite the clear results: “Even though the results were very clear, we had to work hard for everything we achieved.” Vanessa Ryhner (28) played a special role. The striker sat out the season due to her pregnancy and helped out on the staff. She says: “Even though I couldn’t be on the ice myself, I experienced every moment and shared in the excitement. You could clearly feel our team spirit all the way through the season, and that’s what made the difference in the end.” The championship title is therefore not only the well-deserved reward for a strong season, but also an expression of the team spirit that has carried the EVZ women’s team for months.

On Sunday, 29 March, the EVZ hosted the champions’ celebration. The team and fans celebrated the historic season together once again.

Three wins over Fribourg-Gottéron Ladies, three wins over SC Bern – and a whole lot of emotion. You can read about the 2026 championship campaign in our playoff ticker. Have fun!

The EVZ Women’s Team has marched to the national top in no time at all. You can read the success story by clicking on the link below.

The EVZ Women’s Team laid the foundation for winning the double back in January. In Lausanne, they once again prevailed in the Final4 and won their first title of the season.