VIFK

Vasa IFK (VIFK) is a Finnish football club, located in Vaasa. It was founded in 1900. The club changed its name in 1988 after a merger with another club, BK-48, and was called BK-IFK during the late 1900s. The name was changed back to VIFK in year 2000.

Their representative team moved up to Ykkönen at end of season 2005 which is the second-highest level in Finland. The visit lasted three years and the team was relegated to Kakkonen after finishing 12th place in the 2008 season.

The club has a great history, but has yet to achieve the same kind of success as in the mid-20th century. Vasa IFK have won the Finnish championship three times, in 1944, 1946 and 1953. They were runners-up in 1945 and 1951 and finished third in 1950 and 1955. In 1947 and 1948, Vasa IFK also won the league hosted by the FA. In that time there were two separate leagues due to political circumstances. The other league was hosted by the organisation for the labour clubs, TUL.

The club has also been active in women's football and other sports. In 1949 and in 1964 VIFK was the runner-up for the Finnish championship in bandy.

The current chairman of the club is Henrik Skytte.

Vaasan Palloseura (VIFK) is a professional soccer team based in Vaasa, Finland. Founded in 1924, the team has a rich history and a strong fan base. VIFK competes in the Finnish football league system and has a reputation for playing attractive, attacking football.

The team's colors are blue and white, and they play their home matches at the Hietalahti Stadium in Vaasa. VIFK has a talented squad of players, both local talents and international signings, who are known for their skill, determination, and teamwork on the field.

VIFK has a strong youth development program and is committed to developing young players and giving them opportunities to progress to the first team. The team has a dedicated coaching staff who work hard to ensure that the players are well-prepared and motivated for each match.

Overall, VIFK is a respected and competitive team in Finnish soccer, with a proud history and a bright future ahead. Fans can expect exciting and entertaining football whenever they watch VIFK in action.