2. Bundesliga
The 2. Bundesliga is the second division in the German footballing system and was founded in 1974 (eleven years after the Bundesliga (top division). It is ranked below the Bundesliga and above the 3. Liga in the football pyramid. All clubs in this division take part in the DFB Pokal (a multi-league cup competition) annually. 1. FC Nürnberg, SC Freiburg, 1. FC Köln, Arminia Bielefeld and VfL Bochum all hold the record for the most 2. Bundesliga titles with four each.
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Wolfsburg's Marina Hegering Picks up Injury Versus Bayern Munich
March 23, 2024
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6:43 pm
After just over twenty minutes on the pitch in the top game against Bayern, Germany women's international player Marina Hegering was forced off the pitch with injury.
Can 1. FC Köln Frauen Break the Frauen-Bundesliga Attendance Record on Saturday?
March 8, 2024
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3:41 pm
The Frauen-Bundesliga attendance record is over 38,000 from a game between Eintracht Frankfurt and Köln. 1. FC Köln play Werder Bremen on Sunday at the men's ground, but can they break the attendance record?
Giulia Gwinn Ahead of France: "We want to fulfill Horst Hrubesch's dream"
February 23, 2024
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3:42 pm
Ahead of Germany's vital UEFA Women's Nations League semi-final clash with France, defender Giulia Gwinn spoke to SportBild ahead of the game.
Lena Oberdorf To Join Bayern München Frauen in Summer
February 15, 2024
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9:52 am
Today, Bayern Munich Frauen have confirmed that Lena Oberdorf will join them in the summer from VfL Wolfsburg on a contract until 2028.
SC Freiburg's Janina Minge to join VfL Wolfsburg Frauen in Summer
February 13, 2024
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1:59 pm
In the Frauen-Bundesliga, SC Freiburg and Germany international midfielder Janina Minge will join last season's Champions Legue finalists in the summer.
Bayern Munich women's set to sign Wolfsburg's Lena Oberdorf
February 13, 2024
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9:47 am
Bayern Munich Frauen look close to signing Lena Oberdorf from VfL Wolfsburg women's. This shows serious intent around making a run in Europe next year for the Bavarian giants.
"Christian Keller Out": How did the tight-pocketed sporting director contributed to Köln's demise?
In a 1. FC Köln side that looks incredibly likely to dip down into the 2. Bundesliga, how did their sporting director contribute to their eventual demise.
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga Matchday 30: Predicted Lineups
The predicted lineups for Borussia Dortmund versus Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday evening during the Bundesliga's thirtieth matchday.
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview: BVB with a chance to make history with win.
Edin Terzić's Borussia Dortmund face off against Xabi Alonso's unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen side at home on Sunday fresh off a morale boosting victory over Atlético Madrid.
Timo Schultz after loss to Darmstadt: "We are completely disappointed. With the result and the performance."
1. FC Köln's head coach Timo Schultz said he was beyond disappointed after the difficult to take loss against Torsten Lieberknecht's Darmstadt side.
Darmstadt humiliate historically terrible Regionalliga Quality 1. FC Köln side
Darmstadt handed 1. FC Köln their most embarassing defeat in the history of their club, as they beat the Billy Goats 2-0 in the Bundesliga to relegate them.
1. FC Köln vs Darmstadt Bundesliga Predicted Lineups
1. FC Köln take on 18th place Darmstadt in the Bundesliga on Saturday in a huge game for both. Here are the predicted lineups:
Steffen Baumgart Announced as Hamburg Manager
Steffen Baumgart has been announced as Tim Walter's successor at Hamburg this morning following Merlin Polzin's spell as interim coach.
Steffen Baumgart Looks Set To Become Hamburger SV's New Coach
After sacking Tim Walter on the 12th February, Bild report that Hamburg are set to reveal Steffen Baumgart as his successor.
Hamburg's Match Against Hannover Temporarily Suspended As Fans Tied to Goalposts
Hamburger SV's 2. Bundesliga home match against Hannover 96 was suspended on a temporary basis this evening as the away fans tied themselves to the goal.
2. Bundesliga Matchday 20: Players to Watch on Saturday
With the 2. Bundesliga heading into its third weekend of action following the winter break, here are five players to look out for during Saturday's fixtures.
Fortuna Düsseldorf to Acquire Joshua Quarshie from Hoffenheim
According to reports, Fortuna Düsseldorf are nearing the loan signing of Joshua Quarshie from Hoffenheim until the summer.
Erik Ahlstrand Expected to Join St. Pauli Soon
St. Pauli are expected to sign centre-midfielder Erik Ahlstrand from Halmstads BK soon, with midfielder Marcel Hartel apparently leaving in the summer.