Rodina Moscow
Wikipedia - FC Rodina Moscow
FC Rodina Moscow (Russian: ФК «Родина» Москва) is a Russian football team based in Moscow that plays in the second-tier Russian First League.
History
It was founded in 2019 as a senior squad of a pre-existing youth academy. For 2019–20 season, it received the license for the third-tier Russian Professional Football League.
The club finished 4th in the 2021 Korantina Homes Cup International football tournament in Pafos, Cyprus, having been runners up in 2019.
On 30 May 2022, Rodina secured promotion to Russian First League.
In their first season in the second tier, Rodina secured 5th place. As 3rd-placed Alania Vladikavkaz failed to obtain the 2023–24 Russian Premier League license, that qualified Rodina for the promotion play-offs. After losing the first leg of the play-off series at home to FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod with the score of 0–3, Rodina went up 2–0 in the away second leg by the 24th minute of the game. No more goals were scored in the game and Rodina lost 2–3 on aggregate.
Rodina Moscow has a rich history of success, having won multiple league titles and domestic cups. The team is known for its strong defensive play and disciplined tactics on the field.
The team's home matches are played at the Rodina Stadium, a modern and state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Moscow. The team has a passionate fan base that fills the stadium for every home game, creating an electric atmosphere for players and spectators alike.
Rodina Moscow is a respected and competitive team in Russian football, and they continue to strive for success and excellence in every match they play.