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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Wolfsburg's Marina Hegering Picks up Injury Versus Bayern Munich

March 23, 2024
6:43 pm
March 23, 2024
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
3:41 pm
March 8, 2024
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 22, 2024
5:01 pm
February 23, 2024
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
9:34 am
February 15, 2024
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
1:59 pm
February 13, 2024
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 12, 2024
7:25 pm
February 13, 2024
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.

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.

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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