Ashdod MS is a professional soccer club based in Ashdod, Israel. The club was founded in 1961 and has since established itself as a prominent team in Israeli football. Ashdod MS has competed in the top tier of Israeli football, the Israeli Premier League, for several seasons. The club's home venue is the Yud-Alef Stadium, which has a seating capacity of around 7,500 spectators. Ashdod MS is commonly known by its nickname "The Dolphins." The nickname is derived from the club's logo, which features a dolphin. Although Ashdod MS has not won any major domestic titles, they have had successful runs in cup competitions, reaching the finals of the State Cup and Toto Cup on multiple occasions.