 After re-organization of French football leagues in 1932 "Strasbourg" played in lower divisions.The region was conquered and held briefly by Germany during World War II and "FV Straßburg" was one of several former German sides that returned to play in that country's football competition.Once again playing as "Sportverein Straßburg 1890" the club made a single season appearance in the top flight Gauliga Elsaß in 1940-41.