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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Wolfsburg's Marina Hegering Picks up Injury Versus Bayern Munich

March 23, 2024
6:43 pm
March 23, 2024
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
3:41 pm
March 8, 2024
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 22, 2024
5:01 pm
February 23, 2024
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
9:34 am
February 15, 2024
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
1:59 pm
February 13, 2024
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 12, 2024
7:25 pm
February 13, 2024
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.

1. FC Köln Parts Ways With Steffen Baumgart

1.FC Köln have revealed today that they have parted ways with manager Steffen Baumgart.

1. FC Köln Issue Statement On DFL Investment Announcement

FC Köln have released a statement on the result of the investor vote today which ended in favour of the private equity model.

DFL confirms green light has been given to investors in the Bundesliga

The DFL have confirmed on Monday afternoon that the Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga clubs have voted in favour for a 8% stake in investorship for the league.

International Sports Court Bans 1. FC Köln for Two Transfer Windows

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has sided with UEFA in the unlawful breach of contract of player Jaka Cuber Potocnik and 1.FC Köln's involvement in this meaning a two-window ban for the club.

Premier League Clubs Interested in Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich

Both Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in signing Joshua Kimmich with his contract set to expire in 2025.

Liverpool Eyeing Up Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapié

Bayer Leverkusen's central defender Piero Hincapié is being linked with a move to Merseyside this January.

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.

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