FCR 2001 Duisburg

FCR 2001 Duisburg (full name: Fußballclub Rumeln 2001 Duisburg) is a German women's football club from Duisburg. The first team plays in the Fußball-Bundesliga (women). They originate from a women's team formed in 1977 under the umbrella of FC Rumeln-Kaldenhausen and have existed as an independent club since 8th. June 2001. The colors of the 400-member-strong club are green and white. The first team of FCR 2001 Duisburg, who carry the nickname of "Die Löwinnen“ (lionesses), have played in the Bundesliga since gaining promotion in 1993. Becoming European champions in 2009 and with past success in the German championship (2000) and the cup (twice), FCR are one of the top teams in German women's football. The reserve team plays in group south of the 2. Bundesliga.