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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Wolfsburg's Marina Hegering Picks up Injury Versus Bayern Munich
March 23, 2024
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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
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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 23, 2024
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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
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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
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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 13, 2024
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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.
Bayern Munich: Upamecano and Kimmich return, Neuer missing
With Bayern Munich's Bundesliga clash with Bayer Leverkusen fast approaching, both Dayot Upamecano and Joshua Kimmich have crucially returned to team training this week bringing a huge boost to the Bavarians.
Bundesliga Top Scorer Battle: Who Has Impressed During the 23-24 Season?
With the race to be one of the Bundesliga's highest scorers for the 23-24 season picking up pace, Stuttgart's Deniz Undav and Augsburg's Ermedin Demirović have been gaining ground on the players at the top.
How Has Marvin Ducksch Inspired Werder Bremen's Turnaround?
Achieving his first ever Germany call-up in November, Marvin Ducksch has been a revelation for Werder Bremen this season following the sale of Niclas Füllkrug to Dortmund.
Bundesliga Matchday 20: Team of the week
With matchday 20 in the Bundesliga coming to an end, Futmo takes a look some of the best players from some of the teams including: Bayern Munich, 1. FC Köln and VfB Stuttgart.
Bayern Munich's Davies Sidelined For Several Weeks
Due to injury sustained versus Borussia Mönchengladbach, Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies will not only miss the Bayer Leverkusen game but also the Champions League tie against Lazio.
Max Finkgräfe: Köln's Emerging Young Talent
Achieving his first Bundesliga appearance against Borussia Dortmund this season, Max Finkgräfe has evolved into a key plauer under new Köln head coach Timo Schultz.
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.