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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Bayern Munich Women's Win Close Encounter With TSG Hoffenheim Women's
January 28, 2024
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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.
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Felicitas Rauch Joins North Carolina Courage, Leaving VfL Wolfsburg Women
January 28, 2024
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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.
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Wolfsburg Women's Director Urges More Games in Large Stadiums for Viewership Spike
February 4, 2024
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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.
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1. FC Köln's Sofie Vendelbo: "We have the best fans"
January 28, 2024
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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
January 28, 2024
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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
January 7, 2024
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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.
VfL Wolfsburg vs VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups
VfL Wolfsburg face Stuttgart with the hope of making a large stride towards European football. For Stuttgart, they can extend their lead in the race for Champions League.
Mainz vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Mainz head into the Saturday afternoon clash off the back of a narrow defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, whereas Borussia Mönchengladbach handed VfL Bochum a heavy defeat in a relegation tie.
SC Freiburg vs Bayern Munich Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Bayern Munich are looking to stop three consecutive away Bundesliga defeats, whereas SC Freiburg head into this tie with only one win in 2024.
1. FC Union Berlin vs. Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Union Berlin look to extend their four match unbeaten run in the Bundesliga on Saturday at home to out of sorts Borussia Dortmund.
Bundesliga Matchday 24: All Predicted Lineups and Kick-Off Times
All the predicted lineups and kick-off times from matchday 24 of the Bundesliga from games including 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen and SC Freiburg vs Bayern Munich.
Jeremie Frimpong: Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen Building Block
Stars like Álex Grimaldo and Granit Xhaka joined Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen last summer. However, Futmo takes a look at a player who was there before Xabi Alonso's appointment in Jeremie Frimpong.
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.