About VPS Vaasa

Vaasan Palloseura (commonly known as VPS) is a Finnish football club based in Vaasa, founded in 1924. It is one of the traditional clubs in Finnish football and currently competes in the top division, the Veikkausliiga. The team plays its home matches at Hietalahti Stadium and is known by nicknames such as “Vepsu” and “Raita” (The Stripe).

The club has a long history in Finnish football, with its strongest period coming in the mid-20th century. VPS won the Finnish league titles in 1945 and 1948 and has also finished as runner-up several times. In later decades, the club has remained a competitive top-flight team, with occasional strong seasons and domestic cup successes, including victories in the Finnish League Cup.

On the international stage, VPS has participated in European competitions such as the UEFA Cup and UEFA Europa League. While the club has not advanced far in these tournaments, these appearances have added to its profile outside Finland. Today, VPS continues to compete in the Veikkausliiga, maintaining its status as an established and stable club in Finnish football.