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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Bayern Munich Women's Win Close Encounter With TSG Hoffenheim Women's

January 28, 2024
1:10 pm
January 28, 2024
8:57 pm
Frauen-Bundesliga: Bayern Munich women's team managed to edge a close home game on Saturday versus UEFA Women's Champions League contenders TSG Hoffenheim in their first Frauen-Bundesliga game in 2024.

Felicitas Rauch Joins North Carolina Courage, Leaving VfL Wolfsburg Women

January 17, 2024
7:52 pm
January 28, 2024
9:02 pm
Germany women's international player Felicitas Rauch has left VfL Wolfsburg after five years to play for North Carolina Courage in the NWSL.

Wolfsburg Women's Director Urges More Games in Large Stadiums for Viewership Spike

December 20, 2023
2:42 pm
February 4, 2024
7:35 pm
When speaking to media recently, VfL Wolfsburg's Sporting Director Ralf Kellerman revealed that getting games in large stadiums is key to growing the Frauen-Bundesliga.

1. FC Köln's Sofie Vendelbo: "We have the best fans"

December 15, 2023
11:55 am
January 28, 2024
9:09 pm
When speaking to the media at 1.FC Köln, newly-signed midfielder Sofie Vendelbo revealed in an interview her experience of joining the club.

FC Bayern Frauen Brush Past Bayer Leverkusen In Dazzling Win

December 11, 2023
8:20 pm
January 28, 2024
9:09 pm
FC Bayern Munich Women headed into this game unbeaten in the Frauen Bundesliga and in all competitions so far this season.

VfL Wolfsburg Frauen Ease Past 1. FC Köln

December 9, 2023
5:10 pm
January 7, 2024
4:31 pm
VFL Wolfsburg Women's team managed to mount a convincing victory against 1. FC Köln women on matchday nine of the Frauen-Bundesliga season.

1. FC Köln vs Darmstadt Preview & Team News: Is Saturday 1. FC Köln's doomsday?

Köln take on Darmstadt in the mother of all relegation six-pointers in the Bundesliga at home on Saturday, as the Lillies can potentially be relegated with a loss.

Bundesliga Matchday 30: All Predicted Lineups

All the Predicted Lineups for the Bundesliga's 30th matchday of the 2023-24 season. Including ties like 1. FC Köln vs Darmstadt and Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen.

BUNDESLIGA MATCHDAY 30: Eintracht Frankfurt vs Augsburg Lineups

The predicted lineups for Eintracht Frankfurt vs Augsburg on Friday 19th April in the Bundesliga during game week 30.

Mainz 05's Secret Recipe: The Club Who Sack Managers Deep Into a Season

With Mainz looking likely to stay in the Bundesliga next season thanks to back to back high wins against Darmstadt and Hoffenheim, Futmo looks at their plan for success.

Julian Chabot Garnering Interest from Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund (Bild)

Both Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund have shown interest in acquiring Köln's centre back Julian Chabot after the season is over.

Julian Nagelsmann likely to return as Bayern Munich manager, Sky Germany reports

Multiple outlets are reporting that a return of Julian Nagelsmann to Bayern Munich is becoming ever more likely, after he finishes with Germany during Euro 2024.

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.

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