Ternana Women Open Pre-Season Camp in Assisi Ahead of 2026-27 Serie A Women Campaign

Ternana Women will begin their summer pre-season training camp in Assisi on Sunday, marking the third consecutive year the Serie A Women club has chosen the Umbrian hill town as its preparation base. Head coach Marino Defendi has called up a 25-player squad as the team builds toward the 2026-27 season.

The camp, which runs until August 1, follows a short initial phase of work in Narni. The squad will stay at the BV Grand Hotel Assisi, using the hotel’s pitch, gym and pool facilities for the training program. The club’s official channels confirmed the schedule and the list of players on Saturday.

Pre-season context and location

The decision to return to Assisi for a third straight year underlines the club’s belief in the setting as a team-building environment. The retreat is designed to combine technical and athletic preparation with shared experiences that strengthen squad cohesion. Ternana Women’s management has long emphasised that the pre-season camp is a cornerstone of the season’s foundation, blending daily training with off-field activities.

The camp will conclude on August 1. The team’s first official match of the season is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, at 18:00 local time, when they host Roma at the Stadio Moreno Gubbiotti in Narni.

Squad and staff for the Assisi retreat

Defendi has selected a 25-player group that includes experienced internationals and younger talents. The squad covers all positions, with three goalkeepers, ten defenders, seven midfielders and six forwards.

The full list of called-up players:

Goalkeepers: Katja Schroffenegger, Gloria Ciccioli, Katia Ghioc.

Defenders: Heden Corrado, Marika Massimino, Eleonora Pacioni, Laura Peruzzo, Francesca Quazzico, Martina Toniolo, Cintia Martins, Kaja Eržen, Miriam Cecchini.

Midfielders: Stephanie Breitner, Claudia Ciccotti, Lucia Pastrenge, Maria Grazia Petrara, Alice Regazzoli, Lina Yang, Sofia Testa, Camilla Labate.

Forwards: Adriana Gomes, Valeria Pirone, Rosanna Ventriglia, Martina Gelmetti, Sofie Hornemann, Lázaro Paloma.

The coaching staff includes assistant coach Donato Liso, goalkeeper coach Matteo Taddei and fitness coach Francesco Zammarchi. The medical team is led by Dr Francesco Corsetti (consultant physician), Dr Gloria Guerrini (team doctor) and Dr Giovanni Morgana (sports medicine specialist), with nutritionist Dr Marco Ballerini also part of the support group.

Why this matters for Ternana Women fans

The pre-season camp is the first real test of squad chemistry and physical readiness. With a demanding Serie A Women campaign ahead, the choice of a familiar retreat location suggests the club wants continuity and minimal disruption during the build-up. The opener against Roma, a top-tier opponent, will immediately test the team’s preparation.

For supporters, the squad list confirms the return of key players such as Italian international defender Eleonora Pacioni and experienced forward Valeria Pirone, while the inclusion of younger players like Sofia Testa and Camilla Labate indicates the club’s continued investment in youth development.

The club has not yet announced any pre-season friendlies or closed-door matches, but further details may emerge during the camp. The retreat’s location in Assisi, a historic city in central Italy, also offers a serene environment for focused work, away from the competitive pressures of the season.

Source: TuttoMercatoWeb – https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/calcio-femminile/ternana-women-domani-avvio-ritiro-assisi-convocate-mister-defendi-2257338