BSC Young Boys
Berner Sport Club Young Boys 1898 is a Swiss sporting club based in the capital city of Bern. The name is often abbreviated to YB . Abroad, YB is often referred to as Young Boys Bern or simply Young Boys. The club's colors are yellow and black.
The first team plays in the Swiss Axpo Super League and has won 11 Swiss league championships and six Swiss Cups. In 1957, YB was named the Swiss team of the year. YB is one of the most successful Swiss football clubs internationally, and reached the semi-finals of the European Cup in the 1958–59 season. The club famously does not assign the squad number 2. This is particularly reserved for the association.
The club's sports also include field hockey and bowling. The women's hockey team also plays in the highest Swiss League.
Read more about BSC Young Boys: Stadium, Honours, Current Squad, UEFA List B, Notable Former Players, Managers, Presidents, European Results
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