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.
Stuttgart Dealt Blow with Deniz Undav Injury
VfB Stuttgart are likely to be without Deniz Undav until March due to injury. He is expected to miss clashes against 1. FC Köln and potentially against VfL Wolfsburg.
Thomas Letsch: "Couldn't afford to do anything wrong" in Bayern Munich win
After winning against Bayern Munich, VfL Bochum coach Thomas Letsch spoke about the battle he faced in getting three points against the record champions.
Bayern Munich CEO Says Thomas Tuchel Will Remain Coach next Week
Following the third consecutive defeat for Thomas Tuchel's Bayern Munich side, Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has said Tuchel will remain head coach next week.
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Bayern's Goretzka talks about "horror film" form after defeat to Bochum
Following Bochum's 3-2 victory over Bayern Munich, Manuel Neuer was speechless as they lost their third in a row. Leon Goretzka spoke about this "horror" film situation.
Ian Maatsen: Borussia Dortmund's Bright Spark
Ian Maatsen joined Borussia Dortmund in January 2024 on loan. Since then, six consecutive starts in the Bundesliga have seen him transform BVB's fortunes in 2024.
Xavi Simons Shines see RB Leipzig beat Borussia Mönchengladbach
Goals from Xavi Simons and Loïs Openda saw RB Leipzig beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0 on matchday 22 of the Bundesliga 23-24 season.
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.