TSV Kottern
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TSV Kottern is a German association football club from Kottern in Kempten, Bavaria.
History
The team was established on 15 September 1925 as Freier Fußballclub Kottern as a worker's sports club. The club was broken up as politically undesirable under the Nazi regime and the membership became part of Turn- und Sportverein Kottern, founded in 1874, as that association's football department. The side played in the senior local level A-Klasse competition throughout the 30s and on into the mid-40s.
Following World War II Kottern played in the Kreisliga Schwaben-Süd where they won a title in 1947 but could not accept promotion due to the bad transport situation in the post war days, making travelling to away games very difficult. They won a second title in 1953 and advanced to the Landesliga Bayern (III), the top-level competition in the state, where they played from 1954 to 1963, with the exception of the 1959–60 season. German football was re-structured with the formation of the Bundesliga in 1963, and TSV was sent down to the Bezirksliga Schwaben-Süd (V), where the club remained in the coming seasons. Kottern found itself relegated to the A-Klasse Süd in 1970 and 1978 but both times returned to the Bezirksliga shortly after.
In October 1971, the club TSV Kottern merged with the TSV St. Mang to form TSV Kottern-St. Mang.
The club became part of the newly formed Bezirksoberliga Schwaben (VI) in 1987, and after slipping briefly in 1990, returned to capture the division in 1993 and win promotion to the Landesliga Bayern-Süd (V) for a three-season turn.
For the 2007–08 season, Kottern was back in the Bezirksoberliga and found itself struggling in the relegation zone. The club terminated its manager, Uwe Zenkner, on 3 December 2007 and hired Bernd Kunze in the hope of improving its situation, the move paying off with a ninth-place finish at the end of season. Another Bezirksoberliga title in 2010 took the club back to the Landesliga.
At the end of the 2011–12 season the club qualified directly for the newly expanded Bayernliga after finishing sixth in the Landesliga. In this league the club lasted for only one season before suffering relegation back to the Landesliga. It won the Landesliga Südwest title in 2014–15 and was promoted back to the Bayernliga.
The team's colors are traditionally blue and white, which are proudly worn by players and fans alike during matches. TSV Kottern is known for its passionate supporters who create an electric atmosphere at home games, held at their local stadium. The club emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and community involvement, making it a cornerstone of local sports culture.
In addition to its senior team, TSV Kottern also focuses on youth development, offering training programs and competitive opportunities for young players. This dedication to nurturing future talent ensures that the club remains a vital part of the local sports landscape for years to come. Whether competing in league matches or engaging in community events, TSV Kottern embodies the spirit of grassroots football in Germany.