FC Loses Goalkeeper to Transfer Action (not the one you know, though)
On the day before the “escape clause” of Timo Horn’s contract was set to expire, 1. FC Union Berlin’s announcement of the acquisition of a goalkeeper from 1. FC Köln…
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Kevin Vogt Heading to Hoffenheim
The 1. FC Köln reported Monday that Kevin Vogt has transferred to TSG Hoffenheim 1899. The departure of the 24-year-old midfielder closely follows that of Yannick Gerhardt, making it two significant…
Konstantin Rausch Moves to Müngersdorf (for free!)
As he did last summer in getting Leonardo Bittencourt, sporting Director Jörg Schmadtke has again leveraged his Hannover 96 history to bring a new player into the effzeh fold, this time…
Words from the Mixed-Zone: Reactions to Victory in Hannover
Was it pretty? No, it wasn’t pretty. Does it matter? No, the three points spend the same, regardless of how they come. The feeling of relief that ran through all of…
Stay in your Lane, Dominique!
Much of Saturday’s post-match talk Saturday focused on Pawel Olkowski’s disaster pass that dissolved 1. FC Köln’s 1:0 lead over visiting VfB Stuttgart. But not all of it. Stuttgart’s second…
The “Kölsch Arsene Wenger”? Peter Stöger on Verge of Contract Extension
Multiple outlets (SportBILD, Kicker, and our guys Geissblog.Koeln among them) are reporting that 1. FC Köln trailer Peter Stöger may sign a two-year contract extension this week. The Austrian coach’s…
Another Test, Another Victory for 1. FC Köln
It’s not Florida Cup, but the effzeh continue their winter test winning streak. The 1. FC Köln hosted FSV Frankfurt in an empty Franz Kramer Stadium Tuesday and came away with…
Agent Confirms Bård Finne Ready for a Winter Move
Stig Lillejord, advisor to Norwegian striker Bård Finne, has said his client has drawn interest from several suitors and will definitely leave 1. FC Köln in January search of more playing…
Michael Trippel Will Stay (where he belongs!)
With the winter-transfer window poised to open for business, football fans and clubs have plenty with which to concern themselves when it comes to roster improvement and/or pillaging. While 1. FC…
Bård Finne and Kazuki Nagasawa Preparing for Winter Scenery Change?
Bård Finne and Kazuki Nagasawa are both likely to leave 1. FC Köln on loan when the winter transfer window opens in a few weeks, according to a report published…