About US Orléans

US Orléans is a French professional football club based in Orléans, founded in 1976 after the merger and restructuring of earlier local football organizations. The club is officially known as Union Sportive Orléans Loiret Football and represents the Loiret department in central France. It plays its home matches at the Stade de la Source and is nicknamed “Les Guêpes” (The Wasps), reflecting its identity and fighting spirit.

Throughout its history, Orléans has mostly competed between Ligue 2 and the lower professional divisions of French football. The club has experienced several promotions and relegations, with its strongest modern achievement coming when it won the Championnat National in 2013–14, earning promotion to Ligue 2. It has also had multiple solid seasons at the second level, occasionally fighting to remain in professional football and developing a reputation for resilience and teamwork.

In recent years, US Orléans has continued to move between Ligue 2 and the Championnat National, facing challenges in maintaining long-term stability at the higher level. Despite these fluctuations, the club remains an important part of regional football in central France. It is also known for its focus on local talent development and its consistent effort to rebuild and compete at the professional level.