Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest, commonly known as Angers SCO or simply Angers, is a French professional football club based in Angers, currently playing in Ligue 1. The team's home stadium is the Stade Raymond Kopa, named after the French legend who played for the club. Founded in 1919, the club's traditional colors are black and white. Angers has a long history in French football, with its most successful period coming in the 1960s and 1970s when they were a consistent top-division side and reached the Coupe de France final in 1957 and 2017. The modern era has seen Angers establish itself as a stable Ligue 1 club, known for a well-organized and disciplined approach under a series of shrewd managers. While not competing for European spots, they are a tough opponent for any team. The fan base is passionate and fills the Stade Raymond Kopa with strong support. Angers SCO is a historic club with deep roots, representing its city with pride and resilience in France's top flight.