[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":129},["ShallowReactive",2],{"home-news":3},[4,78],{"id":5,"title":6,"banner":7,"body":8,"date":66,"dateLabel":67,"description":14,"excerpt":68,"extension":69,"image":7,"locale":70,"meta":71,"navigation":72,"path":73,"seo":74,"slug":75,"stem":76,"__hash__":77},"news\u002Fnews\u002Fen\u002Fthe-journey-at-fc-den-bosch.md","The journey at FC Den Bosch","\u002Fimages\u002Ffcdb-news-header.jpg",{"type":9,"value":10,"toc":62},"minimark",[11,15,21,24,27,30,33,36,39,42,45,48,51,54,59],[12,13,14],"p",{},"Since acquiring shares in FC Den Bosch in April 2024, our mission has been clear: to build a stronger, more professional and sustainable club, both on and off the pitch. The progress we see today gives us confidence and fuels our ambition for what lies ahead.",[12,16,17],{},[18,19,20],"strong",{},"Forward movement. Toward a stronger FC Den Bosch.",[12,22,23],{},"Sporting success quickly confirmed we were on the right path. In October 2024, we proudly secured the Periode Titel, and during the 2024–2025 season we reached the semi-finals of the promotion playoffs, demonstrating resilience, quality and ambition. In a roaring De Vliert, we showed that no opponent comes here and wins easily.",[12,25,26],{},"Several players reached impressive milestones: Danny Verbeek with 250 matches in blue and white, Kevin Felida with 150, and Teun van Grunsven, Nick de Groot and Stan Maas each surpassing 100 appearances. Mees Laros' Wim van der Horst Trophy reflected the mentality and commitment that define this squad.",[12,28,29],{},"From day one, we launched a reorganization of the club, accelerating the professionalization of structures and operations while investing in long-term stability. We are also building for the future in tangible ways. This week, we proudly open our brand-new Fanshop, followed by the Timmermans Infra Supportershome at the end of the month — projects made possible thanks to the commitment of our fans, volunteers, sponsors and shareholders. A true demonstration of what unity can achieve.",[12,31,32],{},"Commercially, the club has reached new heights. With Sanitairwinkel.nl joining as main sponsor and a unique partnership with Flemming, FC Den Bosch now counts a record number of sponsors, alongside record revenues in merchandise and ticketing.",[12,34,35],{},"Our 60th anniversary reminded everyone what this club stands for. From Huub Brands being honored by Ruud van Nistelrooy to unforgettable moments in the Sint-Jan and the electric atmosphere inside our \"Bossche Bombonera,\" the heartbeat of FC Den Bosch was unmistakable.",[12,37,38],{},"On the pitch, there were unforgettable moments: Bohao Wang becoming the first Chinese player in club history, Reda Akmum's stunning strike against Jong Ajax, Jeffry Fortes returning for unfinished business and derby hero Ilias Boumassaoudi, fresh off becoming a world champion, delivering a memorable hat-trick against TOP Oss. We also witnessed the emergence of Kévin Monzialo as a fan favorite.",[12,40,41],{},"Beyond football, our U16 team became champions, the Rabobank Special Soccer Tournament once again showcased the power of inclusive sport, and through our partnership with Rabobank, Spieren voor Spieren featured on our academy shirts — strong examples of our commitment to social impact through the FC Den Bosch Foundation.",[12,43,44],{},"Who could forget Rafi Wolters' decisive penalty against ADO Den Haag, Amine Boushaba's debut goal sending us to the KNVB Cup Round of 16 for the first time since 2016, Sebastian Karlsson Grach's comeback, the launch of Club 1965, or Kevin Felida qualifying for the World Cup 2026 with Curaçao?",[12,46,47],{},"Together, we achieved 25 FRS points in the KNVB Financial Rating System for the 2024\u002F25 season — an outstanding result measuring the financial health of professional clubs. After recording 23 points the year prior, we have officially exited the KNVB monitoring plan and continue building on a solid financial foundation.",[12,49,50],{},"None of this happens alone. We are grateful to our employees, volunteers, shareholders, Supervisory Board, sponsors and supporters. Their energy and belief prove every day that FC Den Bosch is alive and moving forward.",[12,52,53],{},"Yet we are far from satisfied. FC Den Bosch is not where it ultimately wants to be, and that ambition drives us daily. We will continue strengthening the organization, investing in the future, and working toward structural sporting resurgence, with a packed, blue-and-white De Vliert as our fortress.",[12,55,56],{},[18,57,58],{},"The progress is visible. The foundation is solid.",[12,60,61],{},"FC Den Bosch is moving forward. Together!",{"title":63,"searchDepth":64,"depth":64,"links":65},"",2,[],"2026-02-20","February 2026",null,"md","en",{},true,"\u002Fnews\u002Fen\u002Fthe-journey-at-fc-den-bosch",{"title":6,"description":14},"the-journey-at-fc-den-bosch","news\u002Fen\u002Fthe-journey-at-fc-den-bosch","iXu88OejETuRSQmaGtWQoennMv4aEokAsQvAXfN2CPw",{"id":79,"title":80,"banner":81,"body":82,"date":122,"dateLabel":67,"description":86,"excerpt":68,"extension":69,"image":81,"locale":70,"meta":123,"navigation":72,"path":124,"seo":125,"slug":126,"stem":127,"__hash__":128},"news\u002Fnews\u002Fen\u002Fthe-journey-at-pro-vercelli.md","The journey at Pro Vercelli","\u002Fimages\u002Fpro-vercelli-news-header.jpg",{"type":9,"value":83,"toc":120},[84,87,90,93,96,99,102,105,108,111,114,117],[12,85,86],{},"Over the past few months, we have been working with great intensity and a strong sense of responsibility. Today, we can say we are satisfied with the path we have taken and with the operational model we are building day by day.",[12,88,89],{},"From the very beginning of our journey at Pro Vercelli, we believed that communication and transparency toward our supporters had to be a cornerstone of our work.",[12,91,92],{},"One of our first priorities was ensuring the stability of the club. We addressed inherited debt with determination, launching a recovery process that now allows us to operate in full compliance with regulations. At the same time, we initiated a deep process of organizational professionalization, strengthening structures, processes, and standards to ensure a modern, solid and sustainable club.",[12,94,95],{},"We have also invested concretely in infrastructure and working tools. The new gym and the introduction of cutting-edge equipment clearly reflect the direction we want to pursue. Alongside this, we maintain a constant and constructive dialogue with the mayor and the municipal administration to progressively improve the club's facilities. Creating a professional and high-quality environment is essential to support the growth of our players and staff.",[12,97,98],{},"Elevating the Pro Vercelli brand is another key focus. The opening of the club's first-ever official store in the city and the launch of our Online Shop are meaningful steps forward, not only in terms of modernization, but also in strengthening the bond between the club, its identity, and its supporters.",[12,100,101],{},"Thanks to the shared commitment of ownership, management, and technical staff, many young players have shown significant growth, both professionally and personally. This is the result of daily work driven by dedication, attention to detail, and a constant pursuit of improvement.",[12,103,104],{},"As stated at the beginning of the season, this is our \"year zero\", a transitional phase in which we are laying solid foundations for a coherent and ambitious long-term project. \"Year zero\" does not mean waiting; it means building, every single day.",[12,106,107],{},"Our youth sector remains at the heart of our philosophy, as does our commitment to the women's team and to Pro Vercelli For Special, areas of great sporting, social, and human value for our club.",[12,109,110],{},"From a sporting perspective, we are evolving the squad step by step, starting from a solid core and looking ahead with clear ambition. The January transfer window fully reflected this vision, combining investment in young talent with experienced leadership. The process is gradual, but the direction is clear.",[12,112,113],{},"Looking forward, our objective for the summer is to take another step forward in quality, strengthening competitiveness while continuing to support the growth of our young players, all within the framework of the League's new salary cap, which we view as a strategic choice rather than a limitation.",[12,115,116],{},"We know challenges are part of the journey. Facing them with responsibility and consistency is what builds credibility, strength and identity.",[12,118,119],{},"We look toward the end of the season with the aim of securing a playoff spot, which would represent a positive result given our starting point.",{"title":63,"searchDepth":64,"depth":64,"links":121},[],"2026-02-15",{},"\u002Fnews\u002Fen\u002Fthe-journey-at-pro-vercelli",{"title":80,"description":86},"the-journey-at-pro-vercelli","news\u002Fen\u002Fthe-journey-at-pro-vercelli","382jh3ZDBJjRqgTJ2Z2psstruTs77rk41aIu2qmIWP4",1784638283960]