Angers Sporting Club de l'Ouest, commonly known as Angers, is a French professional football club based in Angers, Pays de la Loire. Founded in 1919, the club has a rich history in French football. Angers has primarily competed in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football, and has also had spells in the lower divisions. The club's home venue is the Stade Raymond Kopa, named after the former Angers player. Angers is nicknamed "Les Scoïstes," derived from the club's previous name, Sporting Club de l'Ouest. The club's major accomplishments include reaching the Coupe de France final in 1957 and finishing as runners-up in Ligue 2 in the 2014-2015 season. Angers has established itself as a competitive club in French football.