US Orléans
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| Full name | Union Sportive Orléans Loiret Football | ||
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| Founded | 1976 | ||
| Ground | Stade de la Source, Orléans | ||
| Capacity | 6,863 | ||
| Manager | Olivier Frapolli | ||
| League | Championnat National | ||
| 2014–15 | Ligue 2, 18th (relegated) | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Union Sportive Orléans Loiret Football (pronounced [juːnjən spɔrtɪv ɔʁleɑ̃]; commonly referred to as US Orléans or simply Orléans) is a French association football club based in Orléans. The club was founded in 1976 and currently play in the Championnat National, the third division of French football, having been relegated from Ligue 2 in the 2014–15 season. Orléans plays its home matches at the Stade de la Source located within the city. The team is managed by Olivier Frapolli and captained by defender Antar Yahia.
History
The club was originally called Arago Sport Orléanais and founded as the football section of a general sports club in the city. In 1976, the club adopted its current name and turned professional in 1980. The club is based at the modern 5,000 capacity all-seated Stade de la Source. The club's record attendance was 11,680 against AS Monaco in 1989 and its colours are red and yellow.
Honours
- Winners (1): 2013–14
- Winners (1): 2009–10 (Group D)
- Runners-up (1): 1980
Players
Current squad
As of 20 January 2016.[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable players
Below are the notable former players who have represented Orléans in league and international competition since the club's foundation in 1976. To appear in the section below, a player must have played in at least 80 official matches for the club or have represented their respective national team during their stint at the club or after the player's departure.
Marius Mbaiam
Bruno Germain- Jacky Lemée
- Cyril Théréau
- Jules Vandooren
Robby Langers
Gary Breen
Laszlo Bölöni
Milan Ćalasan
Managers
- Jacques Lemée (1977–88)
- Jean-Pierre Destrumelle (1989–91)
- Henri Atamaniuk (1991–92)
- Jacques Lemée (1994–97)
- Bruno Steck (2004–06)
- Yann Lachuer (2009–12)
References
- ^ "Equipe première" (in French). usofoot.com. Retrieved 3 July 2015.