Emmen is a Dutch professional soccer club based in the town of Emmen, in the province of Drenthe. The club was founded in 1925 and has since competed in various divisions of Dutch football. Emmen's home venue is the De Oude Meerdijk stadium, which has a seating capacity of around 8,600 spectators. The club's nickname is "The Pride of the East," reflecting their status as one of the prominent teams from the eastern region of the Netherlands. Throughout their history, Emmen has primarily played in the lower divisions of Dutch football, with occasional appearances in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football. Despite not having major accomplishments at the national level, Emmen has consistently been a competitive team in the lower divisions.