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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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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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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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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VFL Wolfsburg Women's team managed to mount a convincing victory against 1. FC Köln women on matchday nine of the Frauen-Bundesliga season.
Kevin Trapp After Wolfsburg Draw: "A lot went wrong in the past few days"
Following a late 92nd minute equalizer from Omar Marmoush, Eintracht Frankfurt drew 2-2 against Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. Kevin Trapp gave his thoughts after the tie.
Thomas Tuchel in interview: RB Leipzig win was "emotional"
Following a late Harry Kane winner, Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said in an interview he felt that the late win was an emotional one and encouraged the players.
Late Harry Kane Strike Spares Bayern Munich's Blushes
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane managed to net a late volley to get a valuable and long-awaited three points for Bayern on Bundesliga matchday 23 against RB Leipzig.
1. FC Köln Earn Draw Against Stuttgart Through Eric Martel Strike
1. FC Köln came back from behind to grab a point in a 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart during Bundesliga matchday 23 as Eric Martel grabbed a goal in the second half.
Robert Andrich after Mainz win: "We didn't play well today"
Following a 2-1 win against Mainz 05, Bayer Leverkusen's Robert Andrich spoke about how it wasn't Die Werkself's finest victory.
Borussia Dortmund vs TSG Hoffenheim Bundesliga Preview: Predicted Lineups and Team News
Borussia Dortmund remain unbeaten in 2024 but they'll want to bounce back from a draw last weekend. In contrast, TSG Hoffenheim are winless in eight in the league.
HSV's Robert Glatzel out for several months
Hamburg's Robert Glatzel suffered an hip injury in a friendly match against Aarhus and will therefore be out for several months.
The Bundesliga's Top Five Rivalries
Futmo takes a look at the fiercest rivalries in German football, by looking at some of the multiple historical derby results and games of all-time in the Bundesliga's history.
Fortuna Düsseldorf Confirm Christos Tzolis Signing
After spending a season on loan from Norwich at Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga, Christos Tzolis has now joined the club permanently thanks to his release clause.
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Mark Uth to move to Hamburg and join Steffen Baumgart?
A clause in Mark Uth's contract sees him released a year early from his Köln contract upon relegation thus he has been linked with a move to Hamburg if this occurs.
The Truth Behind Schalke 04's St. Pauli win: "Everyone was throwing up in training"
Schalke's 3-1 victory last weekend in the 2. Bundesliga against St. Pauli came at a cost: the players of the team experienced a gruelling training session days before.
St Pauli vs Hertha BSC 2. Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups
St. Pauli play Hertha BSC on Sunday afternoon in the 2. Bundesliga with the hope of extending their lead at the top of the 2. Liga with victory.