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.

Sebastian Hoeneß signs new VfB Stuttgart contract

VfB Stuttgart have extended their current contract with coach Sebastian Hoeneß, who was rumoured to be linked with Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich vs Mainz Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups

Bayern Munich face Mainz in the Bundesliga on Saturday afternoon with the hope of closing the ten-point gap at the top of the league ahead of Bayer 04's match on Sunday.

Michael Gregoritsch after West Ham: "It is always something special to score a winning goal"

Michael Gregoritsch reinstated the feeling he gained when scoring the winning goal against West Ham in the first leg of the Europa League tie following the game.

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs 1. FC Köln Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups

Borussia Mönchengladbach host arch rivals Köln in a no-doubt intense derby clash on Saturday afternoon in the Bundesliga. An away win means Köln move closer to safety.

Werder Bremen v. Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups

8th placed Werder Bremen, fresh from a 2-1 defeat at Hoffenheim on Matchday 24 will look to bounce back with a win at home against Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund will be looking forward to the game having seen off Union Berlin last time out.

VfB Stuttgart vs Union Berlin Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups

Union Berlin face VfB Stuttgart at the MHP arena on Friday evening in the Bundesliga. Union Berlin will look to push up the table after a poor start to this season.

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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