Spartak Moscow II
Wikipedia - FC Spartak-2 Moscow
FC Spartak-2 Moscow (Russian: ФК «Спартак-2» Москва) is a Russian football team from Moscow, founded in 1964. It is the reserve club of Russian Premier League team FC Spartak Moscow.
History
The club has participated in professional competition in the past, as FC Spartak-d Moscow (Russian Second League in 1992–1993, Russian Third Division in 1994–1997) and as FC Spartak-2 Moscow (Russian Second Division in 1998–2000). It started playing professionally again in 2013 in the third-tier Russian Professional Football League.
On 24 May 2015, they secured the top spot in the West Zone of the PFL and promotion for the first time in history to the second-tier Russian Football National League for the 2015–16 season.
On 23 May 2022, FC Spartak Moscow announced that Spartak-2 will be dissolved and not participate in the 2022–23 season for budgetary reasons.
On 25 December 2023, Spartak announced the revival of the team and their plans to enter the Russian Second League. They were assigned to Group 2 of Division B (fourth tier).
Spartak Moscow II serves as a breeding ground for young talent, providing a platform for up-and-coming players to develop their skills and potentially break into the first team. The team is known for its strong youth development program and commitment to nurturing the next generation of Russian soccer stars.
Spartak Moscow II plays their home matches at the Spartak Stadium, located in Moscow. The team's colors are red and white, in keeping with the traditional colors of Spartak Moscow.
Overall, Spartak Moscow II is a vital component of the Spartak Moscow club structure, playing an important role in the development of future talent and contributing to the continued success of the club.