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Hannover's Kenan Karaman, center and Matthias Ostrzolek and Cologne's Lukas Kluenter, left, challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between Hannover 96 and 1. FC Cologne at the HDI-Arena in Hannover, Germany, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. (Peter Steffen/dpa via AP)

Lucas Alario stars on Leverkusen debut in 3-0 win vs Hamburg

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Leipzig's Timo Werner, left, celebrates together with first goal scorer Leipzig's Jean-Kevin Augustin after he scoring a goal during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

Classy Dortmund warns Real Madrid with 6-1 rout of ‘Gladbach

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Hertha's scorer Salomon Kalou points to his teammate Vedad Ibisevic as he celebrates his side's 2nd goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC Berlin and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Pulisic seals 3-0 Bundesliga win for Dortmund in Hamburg

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

In this Friday, April 24, 2015 file photo Martin Schmidt looks on prior to the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and FC Schalke 04 in Mainz, Germany. Schmidt is the new head coach of the German first division soccer team VfL Wolfsburg and the successor of Dutch coach Andries Jonker. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, file)

Wolfsburg hires Martin Schmidt after firing Andries Jonker

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Munich's Robert Lewandowski, left, celebrates his goal together with his team during the first division Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and FSV Mainz 05 in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. (Andreas Gebert/dpa via AP)

Bayern routs Mainz 4-0 to start Oktoberfest celebrations

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Promoted Hannover beats Hamburg, maintains unbeaten start

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Bayern's Rafinha, left, and Franck Ribery sing a birthday song for team mate Thomas Mueller in traditional Bavarian clothes during a photo shooting of a beer brewing company in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. Mueller celebrates his 28th birthday today. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Bayern problems mounting after unconvincing start to season

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

German Red Cross workers carry injured Dortmund player Marcel Schmelzer on a stretcher from the field during the German Bundesliga soccer match between SC Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund in the Schwarzwald stadium in Freiburg, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (Patrick Seeger/dpa via AP)

Bayern stunned by Hoffenheim, Dortmund draw in Bundesliga

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

FILE- In this Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 file photo, referee Bibiana Steinhaus from Germany, left, speaks to a Japanese player during the women's soccer gold medal match of the at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Steinhaus will make history in Germany on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, when she becomes the first woman to referee a Bundesliga game. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

Hertha offers women half-price tickets for female referee

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FILE - In this Monday Sept. 4, 2017 file photo Germany's Timo Werner celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the World Cup Group C qualifying soccer match between Germany and Norway in Stuttgart, Germany. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, file)

Back to Bundesliga for Timo Werner after big week

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Steinhaus making history as Bundesliga’s 1st female referee

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Bobby Wood participates in soccer practice, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 in Whippany, N.J. Bobby Wood still doesn't want to talk about the knee injury that slowed his breakout debut season with Hamburg. U.S. coach Bruce Arena said it is clear to him the forward is back in form. (AP Photo/Ron Blum)

Healthy again, Bobby Wood figures to play key role for US

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Munich's Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring his second goal during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich in Bremen, Germany, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. (Carmen Jaspersen/dpa via AP) via AP)

Bundesliga: Neuer eases back into action in Bayern win

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Hamburg beats Cologne 3-1 in game stopped by ref’s injury

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Bayern's Thomas Mueller celebrates after the German soccer cup match between Chemnitzer FC and and FC Bayern Munich in Chemnitz, eastern Germany, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

BUNDESLIGA 2017-18: Bayern eyes record 6th straight title

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2017 file photo Munich's Franck Ribery and referee Bibiana Steinhaus walk on the pitch during the German Soccer Cup first-round soccer match between Chemnitzer FC and FC Bayern Munich in Chemnitz, Germany. Carving her way in a man’s world, Bibiana Steinhaus is striking a blow for equality as the Bundesliga’s first female referee this season. The 38-year-old police officer, who has been refereeing in the second division since 2007, is one of four referees promoted by the German football federation (DFB) to the top flight. (Hendrik Schmidt/dpa via AP,file)

Card me: 1st female ref set for German soccer top flight

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

US, Wolfsburg defender Brooks out 3 months with thigh injury

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Hoffenheim's coach Julian Nagelsmann in action during the training session in preparation of the upcoming Champions League qualifier soccer match between 1899 Hoffenheim and FC Liverpool in the Rhein-Neckar-Arena in Sinsheim, Germany, Monday Aug. 14, 2017. (Uwe Anspach/dpa via AP)

BUNDESLIGA 2017-18: 5 teams to watch out for this season

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Wolfsburg defender John Brooks could miss Bundesliga opener

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In this Aug. 7, 2017 file photo VfB Stuttgart's Holger Badstuber, speaks during a press conference in Stuttgart, Germany. Stuttgart, which won the Bundesliga in 2007, was relegated in 2016 but bounced back straight away by winning the second division last season. The club has made a number of signings in an attempt to stay in the top flight this time: former Germany defenders Holger Badstuber and Dennis Aogo from Bayern Munich and Schalke, respectively; Brazilian defender Ailton; forwards Chadrac Akolo and Anastasios Donis; and Germany backup goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler. ( Marijan Murat/dpa via AP,file)

BUNDESLIGA 2017-18: Guide to the 2 promoted teams

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press