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.
2. Bundesliga
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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.
Nick Woltemade won't extend with Werder Bremen, Sky Germany reports
Nick Woltemade has announced that he will part ways with Werder Bremen in the summer, with clubs like VfB Stuttgart and Hoffenheim amongst others interested.
Jonas Hofmann: "It feels like we were just waiting for one to fly in" in Kicker interview post-Hoffenheim
After Bayer Leverkusen's late two-one victory over Hoffenheim, Bayer Leverkusen's star midfielder Jonas Hofmann spoke to Kicker following the game.
Bundesliga Matchday 27: Team of the week
All the top players from the 27th matchday of the Bundesliga, including picks from 1. FC Köln, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen amongst others.
Five Talking Points Ahead of VfB Stuttgart vs Heidenheim
Five points of discussion ahead of Sunday's game between Stuttgart and Heidenheim and the Bundesliga. Both have sights on Europe, Stuttgart looking for Champions League.
Thomas Tuchel after Borussia Dortmund loss: "It feels like we're back at the start once again"
Bayern Munich lost 2-0 against Borussia Dortmund as Karim Adeyemi and Julian Ryerson scored in the Allianz Arena to clinch the win. Thomas Tuchel spoke after the tie.
Augsburg vs 1. FC Köln: Match Facts, Predicted Lineups and Pre-Match Comments
Augsburg host 1. FC Köln at the WWK Arena on Sunday in the Bundesliga. Both are in contrasting positions, Augsburg are looking for Europe and Köln seek survival.
Former HSV Captain Jarolim: "HSV a Better Choice" for David Zima
In an interview with mopo.de recently, former Hamburger SV captain David Jarolim said "HSV is a better address than Torino" for rumoured transfer target David Zima.
Schalke 04 Eyeing Up Viktoria Köln's Luca Marseiler
Acoording to reports, Schalke 04 have turned to the 3. Liga to find a solution for the striker position. Thirteenth-placed Viktoria Köln's Luca Marseiler is the desired option.
1. FC Köln's Noah Katterbach Likely To Join Hamburg
With Noah Katterbach's contract expiring this summer and the player having been demoted to the 1. FC Köln under-21s, Hamburg (HSV) look like a very likely destination for the player.
Hamburger SV: David Zima Saga Continues
With HSV's 2:0 victory against Schalke 04 and Torino not willing to negotiate too much further, it remains a doubt whether HSV will get Zima this window.
Karel Geraerts After Hamburg Loss: "Didn't deserve to lose 2:0."
Following the 2:0 loss to Hamburger SV, Schalke 04 manager Karel Geraerts had a few topics to raise in the press conference after the match.
Hamburger SV Seeking Loan for Torino's Young Czech Defender David Zima
With Hertha BSC dropping out of the race for the young centre-back, Hamburg SV look likely to acquire David Zima on a loan basis from Serie A side Torino.