FC Dynamo Moscow and FC Rostov to Join Russian Premier League

Dynamo Moscow

FC Dynamo Moscow is a Russian football club based in Moscow. Founded in 1923, the club is one of the oldest and most successful in Russian football, having won 11 league titles and 7 Soviet Cups. Dynamo Moscow currently plays in the Russian Premier League, the top tier of Russian football.

Recent History

In recent years, Dynamo Moscow has struggled to maintain its position as a top club in Russian football. The club has not won a major trophy since 1995 and has finished in the bottom half of the Russian Premier League in recent seasons.

However, Dynamo Moscow has made some positive moves in recent months. The club appointed Sandro Schwarz as head coach in June 2022, and the German manager has overseen a significant improvement in the team's performances.

FC Rostov

FC Rostov is a Russian football club based in Rostov-on-Don. Founded in 1930, the club is one of the most successful in southern Russia, having won the Russian Cup in 2014 and the Russian Premier League in 2017.

Recent History

FC Rostov has had a mixed record in recent seasons. The club finished 9th in the Russian Premier League in 2021-22, but was eliminated from the UEFA Europa Conference League in the group stage.

FC Rostov is currently managed by Valeri Karpin, who was appointed in July 2022. Karpin is a former Russian international player and manager, and he has a good track record of success in Russian football.

Russian Premier League

The Russian Premier League is the top tier of Russian football. The league was founded in 2001 and is contested by 16 clubs. The league is currently dominated by Zenit Saint Petersburg, who have won the title for the past four seasons.

2022-23 Season

The 2022-23 season of the Russian Premier League began on July 15, 2022. The season will end on May 28, 2023. FC Dynamo Moscow and FC Rostov are both expected to be competitive in the 2022-23 season.