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Sweden Juniorallsvenskan 06/19 17:30 13 Vasalunds IF U19 v Assyriska FF U19 W 1-2
Sweden Juniorallsvenskan 06/15 11:00 12 Assyriska FF U19 v Orebro SK U19 L 0-8
Sweden Juniorallsvenskan 06/08 15:30 11 IFK Lidingo U19 v Assyriska FF U19 L 6-4
Sweden Juniorallsvenskan 06/02 10:00 10 FC Djursholm U19 v Assyriska FF U19 L 8-1
Sweden Juniorallsvenskan 05/26 11:00 9 [13] Assyriska FF U19 v IFK Norrköping U19 [8] D 3-3
Sweden Juniorallsvenskan 05/18 10:00 8 Gefle IF U19 v Assyriska FF U19 W 0-1
Sweden Juniorallsvenskan 05/11 11:00 7 Assyriska FF U19 v GIF Sundsvall U19 L 0-3
Sweden Juniorallsvenskan 05/04 12:00 6 IK Sirius U19 v Assyriska FF U19 L 5-2
Sweden Juniorallsvenskan 04/27 11:00 5 Assyriska FF U19 v AIK U19 L 1-2
Sweden Juniorallsvenskan 04/19 11:00 4 Brommapojkarna U19 v Assyriska FF U19 L 7-1
Sweden Juniorallsvenskan 04/13 11:00 3 Assyriska FF U19 v Taby FK U19 L 3-5
Sweden Juniorallsvenskan 04/06 12:00 2 Djurgardens IF U19 v Assyriska FF U19 L 2-1

Wikipedia - Assyriska FF

Assyriska Fotbollsföreningen, also known simply as Assyriska FF, is a Swedish football club based in Södertälje, Stockholm County. The club, formed in 1974 by Assyrian immigrants, has advanced through the league system and is currently playing in the fourth highest Swedish league, Division 2. They played in the highest Swedish football league Allsvenskan in 2005 where their games were broadcast in over 80 countries. The club has also played a final in Svenska Cupen, which was lost against IF Elfsborg in 2003.

Assyriska is often viewed as a substitute national team by the Assyrian people.

The club has a fan base from all over the world and has also their own pop song which is called "My Assyrian team – the team of my dream". A documentary film about Assyriska called "Assyriska: A National Team Without A Nation" was also made in 2006 by Nuri Kino and Erik Sandberg. The success of the documentary film made it possible to win the Golden Palm Award at the Beverly Hills Film Festival.

History

A chart showing the progress of Assyriska through the swedish football league system. The different shades of gray represent league divisions.

Assyriska Föreningen in Södertälje was founded in 1971 by ethnic Assyrian refugees from Turkey who belonged to the Syriac Orthodox Church. Three years later, a football team was started and played its first season in the lowest league in 1975. They advanced through the divisions and reached the second highest league, Division 1 (today replaced by Superettan), in 1992, as the first immigrant team ever. The team was however relegated in 1993, and the next few years, the club played every second year in Division 1 before managing to stay there for more than one season in 1997.

In 2003 Assyriska made it to the final in Svenska Cupen, where they lost with 0–2 against IF Elfsborg. On the way to the final, they won against IFK Göteborg with 4–1 and Djurgårdens IF with 0–4.

They lost a promotion play-off against Örebro SK in 1999, but five years later, in 2004, Assyriska was promoted to Allsvenskan, the highest league, for the first time as Örebro SK was relegated due to economical problems. Assyriska's debut in Allsvenskan went well in the beginning and they had a couple of notable wins against big clubs as IFK Göteborg with 0–3 and against IF Elfsborg with 1–3. However Assyriska were relegated after only one season in the Allsvenskan, where they finished last. Since then Assyriska had fallen into Division 1 North, but enjoyed a strong season in 2007 to finish champions and were promoted back into the Superettan.

At the close of the 2009 season Assyriska, having held off the challenge of rivals Syrianska FC to finish third in the Superettan table, faced Djurgårdens IF in a play-off for a place in the Allsvenskan in 2010. Assyriska won the first match at home 2–0 but were overcome 3–0 after extra time in the repeat. In season 2010, Assyriska finished 4th in the Superettan. But 2010 was a season in which football became irrelevant for Assyriska after the murder of player Eddie Moussa.

Since then, the team has made a series of mid-table finishes and remains in the Superettan for the 2013 season.

Assyriska FF U19 is a prominent youth soccer team based in Sweden, representing the Assyrian community and showcasing a rich heritage in the sport. As part of the Assyriska Fotbollförening, the U19 team serves as a vital stepping stone for young talents aspiring to make their mark in professional soccer.

The team is known for its commitment to developing skilled players through a combination of technical training, tactical awareness, and physical conditioning. With a focus on teamwork and discipline, Assyriska FF U19 emphasizes the importance of both individual growth and collective success on the field.

Competing in various youth leagues and tournaments, the team aims to foster a competitive spirit while promoting sportsmanship and camaraderie among its players. The coaching staff is dedicated to nurturing young athletes, providing them with the tools and guidance needed to excel in their soccer careers.

Assyriska FF U19 not only aims for success in matches but also strives to instill values of hard work, respect, and community involvement in its players, making it a respected and beloved team within the local and broader soccer community.