Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

12th in Dutch Eredivisie
Why Ajax and so many Dutch clubs have names from Greek myth

There are plenty of Eredivisie clubs whose take their names from the legends of Ancient Greece. What is the reason behind this uniquely Dutch trend?

Ajax hire Maurice Steijn as new manager after woeful season

Ajax have appointed Maurice Steijn as manager on a three-year contract, the Dutch giants announced on Wednesday.

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Ex-USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter approached by Club América, Sparta Rotterdam - sources

Former United States coach Gregg Berhalter is in the running for the vacant managerial posts at Eredivisie side Sparta Rotterdam and Liga MX giants Club América, sources told ESPN.

One weird trick: PSG, Real Madrid among clubs trying cheeky set play to score direct from kick-off

It's the craze sweeping the soccer world! Real Madrid love it, Mbappe scored PSG's fastest-ever goal with it, and it can lead to a goal in seconds.

A twist of fate shot Sparta Rotterdam's Maduka Okoye to Nigeria's number 1

Nigeria 'keeper Maduka Okoye has come a long way in two years, from Germany's Regionalliga to Rotterdam to Watford, cementing his Super Eagles spot.

Bafana's Veldwijk at a career crossroads as Sparta face PSV

South Africa striker Lars Veldwijk finds himself at a career crossroads as Sparta Rotterdam prepare for a Eredivisie clash against PSV Eindhoven.

Craig Goodwin returns to A-League club Adelaide United

Craig Goodwin has sealed his return to A-League club Adelaide United.

Heerenveen 2-1 Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam 0-1 Vitesse Arnhem

Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper Roy Kortsmit's fine saves deny Den Haag

Sparta keeper Roy Kortsmit pulled off a stunning quadruple save in the second half to keep Den Haag at bay in Sparta Rotterdam's 1-0 win on Sunday.

Eredivisie Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Ajax Amsterdam 28 +39 70
2 PSV Eindhoven 28 +48 61
3 Feyenoord Rotterd.. 28 +30 56
4 FC Utrecht 28 +9 53
5 FC Twente 28 +14 47
6 AZ Alkmaar 28 +15 46
7 Go Ahead Eagles 28 +6 45
8 Heerenveen 28 -14 34
9 Fortuna Sittard 28 -14 33
10 Heracles Almelo 28 -13 32
11 FC Groningen 28 -14 32
12 Sparta Rotterdam 28 -5 31
13 NEC Nijmegen 28 -2 30
14 PEC Zwolle 28 -9 30
15 NAC Breda 28 -18 30
16 Willem II 28 -18 24
17 RKC Waalwijk 28 -22 19
18 Almere City 28 -32 19
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Tobias Laurits.. 8 26 2
Shunsuke Mito 5 24 0
Carel Eiting 3 25 3

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Carel Eiting 3 25 3
Tobias Laurits.. 2 26 8
Mitchell van B.. 2 22 1