Results
| Finland U20 League | 08/16 09:15 | - | Prerov Youth Women v FC Jazz U20 | D | 1-1 | |
| Finland U20 League | 06/24 15:30 | - | KaaPo U20 v FC Jazz U20 | L | 3-1 | |
| Finland U20 League | 06/14 10:00 | - |
FC Jazz U20 v
Skovde IK
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L | 1-6 | |
| Finland U20 League | 02/29 15:10 | - | FC Honka U20 v FC Jazz U20 | L | 5-2 | |
| Finland U20 League | 09/08 12:15 | - | TPS/2 U20 v FC Jazz U20 | L | 2-1 | |
| Finland U20 League | 08/28 15:30 | - | Lee/Law v FC Jazz U20 | W | 1-2 | |
| Finland U20 League | 08/25 13:00 | - | FC Jazz U20 v TPV U20 | W | 5-1 | |
| Finland U20 League | 08/21 16:00 | - | MuSa U20 v FC Jazz U20 | W | 3-4 | |
| Finland U20 League | 08/15 17:00 | - | FC Jazz U20 v HJS U20 | L | 0-2 | |
| Finland U20 League | 08/06 15:15 | - | FC Inter U20 v FC Jazz U20 | L | 7-3 | |
| Finland U20 League | 09/25 11:59 | - | FC Jazz U20 v TPS U20 | L | 1-8 | |
| Finland U20 League | 09/14 16:05 | - | JJK U20 v FC Jazz U20 | W | 0-2 |
Wikipedia - FC Jazz
Football Club Jazz, commonly known as just Jazz, is a Finnish football club based in Pori, which plays in the Finnish third tier, Ykkönen. The club was founded in 1934 as Porin Pallo-Toverit. PPT changed its name to FC Jazz in November 1991.
FC Jazz is tied with several other clubs as the 13th most successful Finnish club by Finnish Championship titles. FC Jazz won the Finnish Championship twice (1993, 1996). Other medals for the club include Finnish Championship bronze (1992), Finnish Cup silver (1994) and Finnish League Cup silver (1994).
History
PPT 1934–1991
FC Jazz was established in 1934 as Porin Pallo-Toverit (PPT for short) by 18 young men who had previously played football in the local sports club Pyrintö. The founders had strong labour movement background and PPT immediately joined the Finnish Workers' Sports Federation (TUL). PPT had also a section for bandy and ice hockey.
PPT played its first years in TUL regional series and after the second world war in TUL national divisions. The club made its debut in Finnish Football Association's national divisions in 1948 Suomensarja which was the second tier of Finnish football. After six more seasons in TUL series PPT joined the FA's divisions permanently in 1955 playing third or fourth tiers up to the 1980s. In 1982 PPT was promoted to 1. division and year later to the premier division Mestaruussarja.
FC Jazz 1991–present
In 1991 PPT changed its name for FC Jazz. The name was inspired by Pori Jazz festival, which is one of the most popular jazz festivals in Europe. FC Jazz won two Finnish championship titles in 1993 and 1996. The club was relegated to second tier in 2004, but the first team was dissolved 2005 as a result of financial problems.
FC Jazz youth section had been separated from the league organisation since 2002, and was known as FC Jazz-juniorit (FC Jazz-j). In 2006, the club started competing with the league license of its youth organisation, and were placed in the sixth-tier Vitonen, administrated by the Finnish Football Association Satakunta. Two years later, FC Jazz-j was promoted to third tier Kakkonen, which is the lowest national level in Finnish football. In 2010, FC Jazz-juniorit were allowed to start using the name FC Jazz. In 2013, FC Jazz was promoted to second-tier Ykkönen after beating Ekenäs IF 4–2 on aggregate in the promotion playoffs. FC Jazz was relegated back to the Kakkonen for the 2017 season, but got promoted back to Ykkönen, the new nation-wide third-tier, for the 2024 season. In 2024, the new second tier Ykkösliiga was founded and Ykkönen had been demoted one level in the Finnish football league system. In the inaugural season of the competition, Jazz finished 5th in Ykkönen.
Name changes
- Porin Pallo-Toverit (PPT, 1934–1991)
- FC Jazz (1991–present)
FC Jazz U20 is the youth team of the esteemed FC Jazz, a club with a rich history in Finnish soccer. Based in Pori, Finland, FC Jazz U20 serves as a vital stepping stone for young talents aspiring to make their mark in the world of football. The team is dedicated to developing skilled, disciplined, and passionate players who embody the spirit of the game.
With a focus on nurturing talent, FC Jazz U20 combines rigorous training sessions with competitive match play, allowing players to hone their skills and gain valuable experience. The coaching staff emphasizes teamwork, technical proficiency, and tactical awareness, ensuring that each player is well-prepared for the challenges of higher-level competition.
FC Jazz U20 competes in various youth leagues and tournaments, showcasing their talent against other top youth teams in Finland. The team's vibrant atmosphere and strong sense of community foster a love for the game, encouraging players to strive for excellence both on and off the field.
As part of the FC Jazz family, the U20 team carries forward the club's legacy of success and commitment to soccer development. With a focus on promoting homegrown talent, FC Jazz U20 is not just about winning matches; it's about building character, instilling values, and preparing the next generation of soccer stars for a bright future in the sport.