The eventful story of Atlantis FC
Cooperation turned out to be a success story. The first season
in Kakkonen ended unexpectedly to 3rd place under the new
name of Atlantis FC. Next season when two matches were
still to be played Atlantis FC was positioned 3rd and
5 points behind the leading club. But, like every nice
story, this story ended happily and Atlantis FC promoted to
first division (Ykkonen).
Seasons 1998-2000 Atlantis FC played in Ykkonen with good
succeess. Season 2000 reached its climax in the qualifying matches
against TPS in November when the dream came true: Atlantis FC
promoted to Finnish Premier league (Veikkausliiga). Celebrations in
Turku were witnessed by hundreds of Atlantis fans.
In the 2001 season Atlantis FC ended in Veikkausliiga to 7th place
and won Finnish Cup for the first time in the history of the club.
However after the season the main sponsor Finnforest withdrew his support.
Atlantis Premier League team went bankrupt and the club had to
continue in second division (Kakkonen).
Seasons 2002-2004 Atlantis FC played in Kakkonen but in 2005 the
energetic challenger was back in Ykkonen. In 2006 the club was even
close to promoting back to Veikkausliiga but didn't succeed and
after season 2009 Atlantis FC relegated again to Kakkonen.
Seasons 2010-2016 Atlantis FC played in Kakkonen. In 2014 the
club was close to promoting back to Ykkonen but Finnish Football
Assosiation didn't grant a licence to the club. After this decision
part of the club's background forces ceased and in 2017-2019 Atlantis FC
played in third division (Kolmonen). However season 2019 was a new
start for the fabulous club in Finnish football. Atlantis FC promoted
back to Kakkonen and club's U20 team Atlantis Academy was the second
best in Finland.