VIFK Women

Vasa IFK (VIFK) is a Finnish football club, located in Vaasa. It was founded in 1900. The club changed its name in 1988 after a merger with another club, BK-48, and was called BK-IFK during the late 1900s. The name was changed back to VIFK in year 2000.

Their representative team moved up to Ykkönen at end of season 2005 which is the second-highest level in Finland. The visit lasted three years and the team was relegated to Kakkonen after finishing 12th place in the 2008 season.

The club has a great history, but has yet to achieve the same kind of success as in the mid-20th century. Vasa IFK have won the Finnish championship three times, in 1944, 1946 and 1953. They were runners-up in 1945 and 1951 and finished third in 1950 and 1955. In 1947 and 1948, Vasa IFK also won the league hosted by the FA. In that time there were two separate leagues due to political circumstances. The other league was hosted by the organisation for the labour clubs, TUL.

The club has also been active in women's football and other sports. In 1949 and in 1964 VIFK was the runner-up for the Finnish championship in bandy.

The current chairman of the club is Henrik Skytte.

VIFK Women is a professional soccer team based in Vaasa, Finland. The team competes in the top division of women's soccer in Finland and has a strong reputation for producing talented players and competitive performances on the field.

VIFK Women is known for their skilled and dynamic style of play, with a focus on possession-based football and quick, attacking movements. The team is led by a dedicated coaching staff who work tirelessly to develop the players and help them reach their full potential.

The team's home matches are played at a modern stadium in Vaasa, where they enjoy strong support from their loyal fan base. VIFK Women has a rich history of success in Finnish women's soccer, with numerous league titles and cup victories to their name.

Overall, VIFK Women is a respected and competitive team in Finnish women's soccer, known for their skill, determination, and commitment to excellence on the field.