HERA United extends contract with Toni Bakker
HERA United and Toni Bakker have reached agreement on a new contract. The midfielder from Haarlem will continue to play for the Amsterdam club in the 2026–2027 season. Bakker came through the ranks at Telstar, where she featured for the U19 side. Her first season at HERA United did not go as planned after injury intervened: she played two halves during pre-season friendly matches against PEC Zwolle and Excelsior, but was unable to return to action after that. Technical Director Mark Coonen: “Toni has had a difficult year, but she is a true young talent with a great deal of potential. We want to give her the time and space to keep developing and to return to her own level after these setbacks. We have every confidence that she will continue to grow in the period ahead and make a valuable contribution to the team.” Bakker herself is eager to get started: “I can’t wait to play my first minutes for Hera United and I’m absolutely determined to help Hera return to the Eredivisie next season!”