Nancy, officially known as Association Sportive Nancy-Lorraine, is a French professional soccer club based in Nancy, Grand Est. Founded in 1967, the club has a rich history in French football. Nancy has spent several seasons in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football, and has also had success in the Coupe de la Ligue, winning the tournament in 2006 and reaching the final in 2002. The club's home venue is the Stade Marcel Picot, which has a capacity of around 20,000 spectators. Nancy is often referred to as "ASNL," an abbreviation of its full name. The club has a strong fan base and is known for its passionate supporters.