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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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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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.
1. FC Köln: The Davie Selke Contract Problem
With Davie Selke stating he would only like to stay at 1. FC Köln if they stay up this season, sporting director Christian Keller has the task of negotiating with him.
Borussia Dortmund: The Edin Terzić Conundrum
These are troubling times for Borussia Dortmund, yet somehow their manager Edin Terzić seems untouchable.
Sebastian Hoeneß To Potentially Replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich
Should Bayern Munich not be able to get Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso, Sebastian Hoeneß has been touted as a potential suitor for the role as Bayern Munich coach.
Kingsley Coman Returns to Light Training
Kingsley Coman returned to doing some light jogging and cardio work for Bayern Munichon Monday. He completed some laps of the training grounds during this session.
1. FC Köln's Davie Selke "Eager to return" from injury
1. FC Köln striker Davie Selke spoke to reporters in the mixed-zone following his training saying he was eager to return to the squad in the coming weeks.
Jan-Niklas Beste Suffers Muscular Problems in Left Thigh
In scoring against Union Berlin, Jan-Niklas Beste injured himself during the goal being scored. He underwent a scan after the game and a left thigh issue was revealed.
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.