TPS
Description
Turun Palloseura or TPS as it is more commonly known, was founded in 1922.
FC TPS Turku has won the Finnish Championship 8 times since 1922. The latest was in 1975, but even though it it’s been a while, TPS has done well in recent years too, placing as 3rd in 1996 and 2007. TPS won the Finnish Cup in 1991 and 1994 and played again in the Finnish Cup final in 1996, 1997 and 2005. FC TPS Turku is also known for its excellent junior work. Several TPS players have made it to the international fields, for example Peter Enckelman who plays for Blackburn and Jonathan Johansson who's name can be found from the roster of Malmö FF.
After season 2000 TPS lost its place in Finland's Premier League and played for two seasons in the 1st Division. They aimed to get back up to the Premier League with determination and it took them two seasons to complete the mission. Since season 2003 TPS has again played in the Finland’s Premier League, Veikkausliiga. The football club's manager is Mika-Matti "Mixu" Paatelainen, and it plays its home matches at the Veritas Stadion.