BSC Young Boys founded in Bern as FC Young Boys
- When
- 1898
- Where
- Bern
- Episodes
- 1
BSC Young Boys is a Swiss professional sports club based in Bern, Switzerland. The club was established in March 1898 as the Fussballclub Young Boys. Bern is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to as the federal city, with a population that grew significantly by 1900.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Bern is the de facto capital of Switzerland, known as the federal city. By 1900, the city's population had risen to above 60,000, having grown from about 5,000 in the 15th century. The Fussballclub Young Boys was established in Bern in 1898, during this period of urban growth.
Establishment. The association football and sports club BSC Young Boys was established in Bern, Switzerland, in March 1898 as the Fussballclub Young Boys. The club is currently known as Berner Sport Club Young Boys, abbreviated as YB. It is a professional sports club based in the federal city.
Sources
- BSC Young Boys Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
- Bern Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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