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Bulgaria First League 05/21 16:15 32 Tsarsko Selo 2015 v Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia D 1-1
Bulgaria First League 05/16 14:30 31 [4] Botev Vratsa v Tsarsko Selo 2015 [3] D 0-0
Bulgaria First League 05/08 16:00 30 [4] Tsarsko Selo 2015 v Pirin Blagoevgrad [1] W 3-0
Bulgaria First League 05/02 17:00 29 [2] Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia v Tsarsko Selo 2015 [4] D 0-0
Bulgaria First League 04/25 14:30 28 [4] Tsarsko Selo 2015 v Botev Vratsa [3] D 1-1
Bulgaria First League 04/18 14:30 27 [1] Pirin Blagoevgrad v Tsarsko Selo 2015 [4] W 0-2
Bulgaria First League 04/11 17:00 26 [14] Tsarsko Selo 2015 v Pirin Blagoevgrad [11] W 1-0
Bulgaria First League 04/04 17:00 25 [12] Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia v Tsarsko Selo 2015 [14] L 2-1
Club Friendly List 03/25 10:00 - Septemvri Sofia v Tsarsko Selo 2015 L 2-1
Bulgaria First League 03/19 13:00 24 [14] Tsarsko Selo 2015 v Ludogorets Razgrad [1] D 1-1
Bulgaria First League 03/12 15:30 23 [2] CSKA Sofia v Tsarsko Selo 2015 [14] D 0-0
Bulgaria First League 03/04 15:30 22 [14] Tsarsko Selo 2015 v CSKA 1948 Sofia [11] L 0-2

Wikipedia - FC Tsarsko Selo Sofia

Association Football Club Tsarsko Selo 2015 (Bulgarian: Сдружение Футболен Клуб Царско Село 2015), commonly referred to as Tsarsko Selo, was a Bulgarian association football club based in Sofia. It played in First League, the top tier of Bulgarian football league system.

Tsarsko Selo played their home matches at their Tsarsko Selo Sports Complex in the Dragalevtsi quarter of Sofia.

History

2015–2016: Foundation

In the summer of 2015, the previous chairman of CSKA Sofia Stoyne Manolov established a new academy called Football Academy Tsarsko Selo, with a focus on scouting and developing youth football players born in 2002 to 2010. The club was initially registered and a subsequent men's team in the A RFG Sofia South was established, with former long-time CSKA Sofia captain Todor Yanchev appointed as manager. On November 12, 2015, Manolov announced an academy partnership with Spanish La Liga club Málaga CF. In the end of December 2015, Todor Yanchev took over Sofia 2010, which was bought by Manolov and was merged with Tsarsko Selo to establish a new club called Tsarsko Selo Sofia.

2016–2022: Professional levels

On 28 July 2016 the team was accepted in the newly created Bulgarian Second Professional League. They finished their first match against Botev Galabovo with a draw. In their first match for the Bulgarian Cup they played against Levski Sofia. The match was played on 22 September 2016 at the Lokomotiv Stadium in Sofia and was won by Levski by 2–0. After 2 heavy defeats, Yanchev stepped down from his position as a manager and on 29 October 2016, previous Cherno More Varna head coach Nikola Spasov was announced as the new manager of the team. The team finished their first season in Second League in 5th place.

The good start of the season for Tsarsko Selo was marked not only by the first place in the league after 8 rounds, but with their first win for the Cup, winning the first round against Neftochimic Burgas on 19 September 2017. On 3 January 2018 Nikola Spasov was announced as the new manager of the Kazakhstan Premier League team Kyzylzhar. Shortly the same day Veselin Velikov was announced as the new manager of the club. On 8 May 2018 Velislav Vutsov was announced as the new head coach of the team with Velikov becoming a selectionist.

On 22 April 2019 in a goalless draw against CSKA 1948 the kings secured their first place in Second League and won promotion in the First League for first time in their history, being 18 points ahead from the second and third place five rounds before the end of the season.

Tsarsko Selo's first ever match in the Bulgarian First Division resulted in a 0–2 away loss against the actual champion Ludogorets Razgrad. This was followed by a home 0–0 draw to the other debutant Arda Kardzhali. Tsarsko selo's first win came in the fifth round, when the team managed to beat Botev Plovdiv away with 0–2. Two goals for the win were scored by Dutch winger Rodney Antwi. The first home win came in the seventh round with 2–1 against Beroe Stara Zagora. Tsarsko Selo eventually finished 13th, having to play a playoff match in order to remain in the elite. They were drawn against the second-placed team from the Second League, Septemvri Sofia. In a very close fought game played in Sofia, Tsarsko Selo won 2–0, securing their place in the First League for the next season.

In January 2022 an Italian Private Investment company joined the club leadership. On 21 May 2022, in the last match of the season, Tsarsko Selo were awarded a penalty that could secure them the win. Yusupha Yaffa decided to take the penalty despite Martin Kavdanski being the regular penalty taker. Yaffa was ready to take the penalty when the owner of the team, Stoyne Manolov, entered the pitch and fought with him. He left the pitch and Kavdanski took the penalty, but it was saved. On the next day, Manolov announced that the team won't be participating in the league next season and will end their existence.

**Tsarsko Selo Sofia** is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Founded in 2016, the team has quickly established itself as a competitive force in Bulgarian football. The club is named after the historic Tsarsko Selo district, which translates to "Tsar's Village," reflecting its rich cultural heritage and connection to the royal history of Bulgaria.

Playing their home matches at the Tsarsko Selo Stadium, the team boasts a modern facility that provides an excellent atmosphere for fans and players alike. The club's colors are typically represented in a vibrant palette, symbolizing their ambition and passion for the sport.

Tsarsko Selo Sofia is known for its commitment to developing young talent, often integrating youth players into the first team. This focus on nurturing homegrown players has garnered respect within the Bulgarian football community and has contributed to the club's growing reputation.

In recent years, Tsarsko Selo has competed in the top tiers of Bulgarian football, striving for success in both domestic leagues and cup competitions. The team's style of play is characterized by a dynamic and attacking approach, making them an exciting team to watch.

With a dedicated fan base and a vision for future growth, Tsarsko Selo Sofia aims to leave a lasting mark on Bulgarian football, aspiring to challenge for titles and establish itself as a mainstay in the country's football landscape.