FC Espoo
Encyclopedia
FC Espoo is a Finnish
football (soccer) club based in the city of Espoo
, Finland
. Founded in 1989, the first team plays in the Finnish First Division
(Ykkönen), the second tier of the Finnish football pyramid
.
The first team of FC Espoo plays its home games at Leppävaaran stadion in the district Leppävaara
in the Greater Helsinki
region. The club's colours are blue, white and green.
football clubs based in Espoo who now act as feeder clubs.
The club have played 9 seasons in the Kakkonen
(Second Division), the first spell being in 1993 when they were relegated back to the Kolmonen
(Third Division) after just one season and the second period being from 2002 until 2009 which culminated with promotion to the Ykkönen
(First Division) for the first time.
A key operational objective is to provide the local clubs with talented and motivated young players that have had the best possible development opportunities. This is achieved by a high quality coaching, good training conditions and the empowerment of young players. A first team with a young age profile is the key way to support this objective.
Facilities used by the club include:
(First Division) administered by the Football Association of Finland
(Suomen Palloliitto). This is the second tier of the Finnish football system
. In 2009 the team were promoted from Group B of the Kakkonen (Second Division).
FC Espoo 2 are competing in Section 2 (Lohko 2) of the Kolmonen administered by the Helsinki SPL and Uusimaa SPL.
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
football (soccer) club based in the city of Espoo
Espoo
Espoo is the second largest city and municipality in Finland. The population of the city of Espoo is . It is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area along with the cities of Helsinki, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Espoo shares its eastern border with Helsinki and Vantaa, while enclosing Kauniainen....
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
. Founded in 1989, the first team plays in the Finnish First Division
Ykkönen
Ykkönen is the second highest level of the Finnish football league system , although it is the highest league managed by the Football Association of Finland.-Competition:...
(Ykkönen), the second tier of the Finnish football pyramid
Finnish football league system
The Finnish football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in Finland. The three highest levels are managed by the Finnish FA while the higher leagues are managed by the regional departments of the FA.-The system:...
.
The first team of FC Espoo plays its home games at Leppävaaran stadion in the district Leppävaara
Leppävaara
Leppävaara or Alberga is a district of Espoo, a city in Finland. A major traffic hub in the Greater Helsinki region, the Rantarata rail line and Kehä I, the busiest road in Finland, cross in Leppävaara. The Sello Shopping Centre is also located there...
in the Greater Helsinki
Greater Helsinki
Greater Helsinki and the smaller Helsinki Metropolitan Area or Capital Region refer to two regions of different size surrounding Helsinki, the capital of Finland...
region. The club's colours are blue, white and green.
Background
FC Espoo was originally founded in 1989 by the Leppävaaran Pallo and FC KasiysiFC Kasiysi
FC Kasiysi is a Finnish football club established in 1989. The club is located in the city of Espoo and specialises in youth football at all levels. FC Kasiysi also serves as a youth developmental club for FC Espoo....
football clubs based in Espoo who now act as feeder clubs.
The club have played 9 seasons in the Kakkonen
Kakkonen
Kakkonen is the third tier of the Finnish football league system.-League structure:Kakkonen is divided to three groups of 14 clubs. A club plays each of the others in the same group twice, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents. Clubs gain three points for a win, one for a...
(Second Division), the first spell being in 1993 when they were relegated back to the Kolmonen
Kolmonen
Kolmonen is the fourth highest football league in Finland. The most famous club competing at this level is Helsingin Palloseura who won the Finnish Championship on 9 occasions, the last time being in 1957. They also won the Finnish Cup in 1962...
(Third Division) after just one season and the second period being from 2002 until 2009 which culminated with promotion to the Ykkönen
Ykkönen
Ykkönen is the second highest level of the Finnish football league system , although it is the highest league managed by the Football Association of Finland.-Competition:...
(First Division) for the first time.
Season to season
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| Season | Level | Division | Section | Administration | Position | Movements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 2 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 3rd | |
| 2001 | Tier 4 | Kolmonen (Third Division) | Section 2 | Helsinki & Uusimaa (SPL Uusimaa) | 4th | Promoted |
| 2002 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Palloliitto) | 1st | Play-Offs |
| 2003 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Palloliitto) | 4th | |
| 2004 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Palloliitto) | 4th | |
| 2005 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | South Group | Finnish FA (Suomen Palloliitto) | 3rd | |
| 2006 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | Group B | Finnish FA (Suomen Palloliitto) | 5th | |
| 2007 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | Group B | Finnish FA (Suomen Palloliitto) | 6th | |
| 2008 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | Group B | Finnish FA (Suomen Palloliitto) | 9th | |
| 2009 | Tier 3 | Kakkonen (Second Division) | Group B | Finnish FA (Suomen Palloliitto) | 1st | Promoted |
| 2010 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | Finnish FA (Suomen Palloliitto) | 6th | ||
| 2011 | Tier 2 | Ykkönen (First Division) | Finnish FA (Suomen Palloliitto) | 13th | Relegated |
- 2 season in YkkönenYkkönenYkkönen is the second highest level of the Finnish football league system , although it is the highest league managed by the Football Association of Finland.-Competition:...
- 8 seasons in KakkonenKakkonenKakkonen is the third tier of the Finnish football league system.-League structure:Kakkonen is divided to three groups of 14 clubs. A club plays each of the others in the same group twice, once at their home stadium and once at that of their opponents. Clubs gain three points for a win, one for a...
- 2 seasons in KolmonenKolmonenKolmonen is the fourth highest football league in Finland. The most famous club competing at this level is Helsingin Palloseura who won the Finnish Championship on 9 occasions, the last time being in 1957. They also won the Finnish Cup in 1962...
Club Structure
The club runs a number of teams including 2 men's teams, 2 ladies' teams, FCE Akatemia and 3 other boys' teams and finally 2 girls' teams. A key mission of the club is to "work with Espoo football clubs to provide a first team for them and make it possible for footballers in Espoo to make progress in the sport."A key operational objective is to provide the local clubs with talented and motivated young players that have had the best possible development opportunities. This is achieved by a high quality coaching, good training conditions and the empowerment of young players. A first team with a young age profile is the key way to support this objective.
Facilities used by the club include:
- Leppävaaran urheilupuisto (Leppävaara Sports Park)
- Laaksolahden kenttä and jalkapallohalli (Laaksolahti Playing Field and Football Hall)
- Keski-Espoon kenttä (Central Espoo Playing Field)
2010 season
FC Espoo Men's Team are competing in the YkkönenYkkönen
Ykkönen is the second highest level of the Finnish football league system , although it is the highest league managed by the Football Association of Finland.-Competition:...
(First Division) administered by the Football Association of Finland
Football Association of Finland
The Football Association of Finland is the governing body of football in Finland. It was founded in 1907, and was also the governing body of bandy in Finland until the bandy association, Suomen Jääpalloliitto, was founded in 1972....
(Suomen Palloliitto). This is the second tier of the Finnish football system
Finnish football league system
The Finnish football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in Finland. The three highest levels are managed by the Finnish FA while the higher leagues are managed by the regional departments of the FA.-The system:...
. In 2009 the team were promoted from Group B of the Kakkonen (Second Division).
FC Espoo 2 are competing in Section 2 (Lohko 2) of the Kolmonen administered by the Helsinki SPL and Uusimaa SPL.
Current Squad 2011
Notable former players
| Jami Puustinen Jami Puustinen Jami Petteri Puustinen is a Finnish football player who plays as a striker for FC Honka. Born in Espoo, Puustinen began his career with FC Kasiysi at the age of eight in 1995, before signing for FC Espoo in 2000... Paulus Arajuuri Paulus Arajuuri Paulus Arajuuri is a Finnish professional footballer and central defender who plays for Kalmar FF in Sweden.- Club career :Originally from Helsinki, Arajuuri moved to the Åland Islands and IFK Mariehamn in 2008... Joonas Sarelius Joonas Sarelius Joonas Sarelius is a football striker playing for FC Viikingitin the Finnish First Division .-References:... Kristian Kojola Kristian Kojola Kristian Kojola is a Finnish footballer, who represents Tampere United of Veikkausliiga, the Finnish premier division of football.-Career:He played formerly for FC Espoo, AC Allianssi, FC Hämeenlinna, FF Jaro and Tampere United.... Toni Ståhl Toni Ståhl Toni Ståhl is a Finnish footballer currently playing for Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the North American Soccer League.-Early career in Finland:... |