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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Bayern Munich Women's Win Close Encounter With TSG Hoffenheim Women's

January 28, 2024
1:10 pm
January 28, 2024
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 17, 2024
7:52 pm
January 28, 2024
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

December 20, 2023
2:42 pm
February 4, 2024
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"

December 15, 2023
11:55 am
January 28, 2024
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

December 11, 2023
8:20 pm
January 28, 2024
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

December 9, 2023
5:10 pm
January 7, 2024
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.

Steffen Baumgart: Ending with a win for a positive feeling

1.FC Köln held a press conference this morning ahead of the match away against Union Berlin at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on Wednesday evening.

Nenad Bjelica: "Hoping for a Victory before the Holidays."

In his press conference before the Köln game on Tuesday, Union Berlin coach Nenad Bjelica reinstated the importance of this six-pointer in the relegation battle.

Which clubs voted for/against the DFL investor plan?

The DFL announced on Monday afternoon that they have been allowed to negotiate an investor plan.

DFL Releases Full Game Plan For Matchdays 18 To 26

The DFL has now confirmed the full dates and times for all of the games until Matchday 26 which ends on the 17th March 2024.

Steffen Baumgart: Max Finkgräfe - "A Young & Talented Player"

Steffen Baumgart spoke to press following the 2:0 defeat to Freiburg on Sunday afternoon in which he spoke high praises of the young 19-year-old Köln full-back Max Finkgräfe.

1. FC Köln: DFB Confirms Record Fine for Game vs Borussia Mönchengladbach

1.FC Köln have been fined €595,000 (£512,600) for setting off pyrotechnics in their game versus Borussia Mönchengladbach before the game causing a minor delay in kick-off.

Former HSV Captain Jarolim: "HSV a Better Choice" for David Zima

In an interview with mopo.de recently, former Hamburger SV captain David Jarolim said "HSV is a better address than Torino" for rumoured transfer target David Zima.

Schalke 04 Eyeing Up Viktoria Köln's Luca Marseiler

Acoording to reports, Schalke 04 have turned to the 3. Liga to find a solution for the striker position. Thirteenth-placed Viktoria Köln's Luca Marseiler is the desired option.

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.

Hamburger SV: David Zima Saga Continues

With HSV's 2:0 victory against Schalke 04 and Torino not willing to negotiate too much further, it remains a doubt whether HSV will get Zima this window.

Karel Geraerts After Hamburg Loss: "Didn't deserve to lose 2:0."

Following the 2:0 loss to Hamburger SV, Schalke 04 manager Karel Geraerts had a few topics to raise in the press conference after the match.

Hamburger SV Seeking Loan for Torino's Young Czech Defender David Zima

With Hertha BSC dropping out of the race for the young centre-back, Hamburg SV look likely to acquire David Zima on a loan basis from Serie A side Torino.

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