About ND Gorica

ND Gorica is a Slovenian football club based in Nova Gorica that was founded in 1947. Nicknamed “The Roses,” the club has become one of the most recognized football institutions in western Slovenia. Throughout its history, Gorica has represented the football tradition of the Goriška region and has played an important role in the development of Slovenian football.

Before Slovenia’s independence, the club competed within the Yugoslav football system and gradually built its reputation. Following independence in 1991, Gorica became one of the founding members of the Slovenian top division and soon emerged as a major force in domestic football. The club won its first Slovenian league title in the 1995–96 season and later enjoyed its most successful era in the mid-2000s.

Gorica is among the most successful clubs in Slovenia, having won multiple league championships and domestic cup titles. The team has also participated in European competitions and built a strong football identity through memorable seasons and rivalries. The club plays its home matches at Nova Gorica Sports Park and remains an important name in Slovenian football history.