Holstein Kiel was founded in 2004 after the dissolution of the Regionalliga club SV-TUS Felde, in addition to a collaboration with TSV Schilksee. In their inaugural season in 2004–05, they emerged as champions of the Regionalliga Nord,[1] earning promotion to the 2. Bundesliga. In the meantime, their player Nina Jokuschies became a World Cup champion with the Germany U19 team in the 2004 tournament.[2]
The club competed in the 2. Bundesliga until 2011, followed by experiencing a series of promotions and relegations until 2016, when they returned to the Regionalliga Nord.[3][4] In 2018, there were plans to incorporate the women's football department into VfB Kiel for the 2018–19 season for financial reasons.[5] However, these plans were withdrawn and an agreement was reached to continue working with KSV Holstein.[6]
Marcello Semonella
