FC Astoria Walldorf
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Wikipedia - FC Astoria Walldorf
FC Astoria Walldorf is a German association football club from the town of Walldorf, Baden-Württemberg.
The club is named after John Jacob Astor, who was born in Walldorf in 1763 and later emigrated to the United States where he became a successful businessman. His descendants, founders of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, generously supported the town of Walldorf and the new football club, formed in 1908, was named Astoria in his honour.
History
The club was formed on 15 February 1995 through the union of the 1. FC 08 Walldorf and the football department of SG Walldorf Astoria 02. The new club advanced to the Verbandsliga Nordbaden (V) in 2001. Winning the Verbandsliga in 2007, the club was promoted to the Oberliga Baden-Württemberg.
Like TSG 1899 Hoffenheim the club is supported by Dietmar Hopp, the founder of software maker SAP. Hopp initiated negotiations to merge FC Astoria Walldorf, TSG Hoffenheim, and SV Sandhausen to create FC Heidelberg 06 with the long-term objective of reaching the Bundesliga, Germany's first division league. The talks were abandoned in 2005 due to the resistance of the latter two clubs, and the failure to agree on whether the new side's stadium should be located in Heidelberg or Eppelheim.
A North Baden Cup win in 2013–14 earned the club the right to enter the first round of the 2014–15 DFB-Pokal, the German Cup, for the first time. In the same season the club also won the Oberliga title and earned promotion to the tier four Regionalliga Südwest for the first time.
The team's colors are typically represented by a combination of blue and white, and they play their home matches at the Astoria Stadion, which has a capacity of around 5,000 spectators. The club is known for its commitment to grassroots football and has a robust youth academy that aims to nurture aspiring players from the region.
FC Astoria Walldorf has experienced various successes over the years, including promotions to higher divisions, and has built a reputation for its competitive spirit and dedication to the game. The club's supporters are passionate and loyal, creating an electric atmosphere during home games. With a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, and community engagement, FC Astoria Walldorf continues to be a vital part of the local sports landscape.