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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8:57 pm
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.
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.
Wolfsburg Women's Director Urges More Games in Large Stadiums for Viewership Spike
February 4, 2024
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7:35 pm
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.
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.
Arsenal Looking To Sign Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface
Having won a clean sweep of Rookie of the Month awards in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface is on Arsenal's radar as they look to get an out-and-out striker.
Thomas Tuchel: I thought we lost the title to RB Leipzig
In the first part of an interview for the Bundesliga's website, Bayern Munich's coach Thomas Tuchel opened up about last season's title race amongst other topics.
Julian Chabot's Potential €4m Summer Move from 1. FC Köln
With 1. FC Köln's survival hopes looking slim this Bundesliga season, a relegation clause means that Julian (Jeff) Chabot is able to leave the Billy Goats for €4 million.
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.
Mathias Olesen Joins Yverdon Sport On Loan
Mathias Olesen has only managed six Bundesliga games this season and has failed to make an impact at 1. FC Köln. Therefore, he will join Swiss first-division side Yverdon Sport on loan until the summer.
Giovanni Reyna To Leave Dortmund This Week, No Replacements Expected
A move for Giovanni Reyna is reportedly being "forced" this week however Borussia Dortmund are not going to replace the player and bring any new signings in.
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.