FC Honka Espoo, or simply Honka, is a professional football club from Espoo competing in the Finnish Ykkonen, the second tier of Finnish football. The club has a strong recent history in the Veikkausliiga (top division) and is consistently aiming for promotion. Honka plays its home matches at the modern Tapiolan Urheilupuisto. Founded in 1957, the club's yellow and black colors are familiar in Finnish football. Honka's peak era came in the late 2000s and early 2010s when they were a permanent fixture in the Veikkausliiga, finishing as runners-up twice and regularly qualifying for European competitions. That period was defined by a stylish, attacking brand of football and the development of several Finnish internationals. After relegation, the modern era has been defined by the quest for an immediate return to the top flight. The squad is typically a blend of experienced Veikkausliiga players and promising academy graduates from their renowned youth system. The fan base is passionate and expects a return to the highest level. Honka remains one of the best-resourced and most ambitious clubs outside the Veikkausliiga.