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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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.
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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?
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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.
Xabi Alonso after 1. FC Köln win: "We were lucky not to concede"
Bayer Leverkusen won 2-0 against ten-men 1. FC Köln on Bundesliga matchday 24. Xabi Alonso spoke about the win in an interview after the game.
Bayern Munich vs Lazio Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Bayern Munich head into the tie against Lazio with only one win out of their last five outings, whereas Lazio have received back-to-back losses in the Serie A.
Bayer Leverkusen Grab Difficult Away Derby Win against Köln
Bayer Leverkusen managed to beat a weak 1. FC Köln side at the RheinEnergieStadion, with the Billy Goats being undermanned for most of the tie due to a Jan Thielmann red.
Ian Maatsen after Union Berlin goal: "I've been waiting for this moment"
Ian Maatsen bagged his first goal for Borussia Dortmund in a 2-0 away win at the Stadion an der Alten Försterei in Berlin. He spoke to the media following the tie.
Sebastian Hoeneß After VfL Wolfsburg Win: "I feel very welcome at VfB Stuttgart"
Sebastian Hoeneß was delighted with VfB Stuttgart's win, despite his side conceding a late goal to make the last minutes of the tie extremely nerve wracking.
RB Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen after Bochum win: "The starting players on their pitch also did their job"
Yussuf Poulsen spoke in an interview after scoring against VfL Bochum in a 4-1 win in the Bundesliga for RB Leipzig about the role of Leipzig's substitutes.
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.
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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.