Some football clubs are built with money. Others are built with history. Borussia Mönchengladbach belongs firmly in the second group.
On this day in 1900, Borussia Mönchengladbach was officially founded. It is hard to imagine that a club started by a group of football-loving youngsters would one day become one of Germany’s biggest names.
Nicknamed Die Fohlen (The Foals), Mönchengladbach earned that identity because of their fearless, fast, and attacking style of football. They played the game at full speed long before pressing became the trendy word every football fan throws around today.
The club reached its golden era in the 1970s, winning five Bundesliga titles and lifting two UEFA Cups. They were exciting, relentless, and often gave defenders the kind of afternoon they would rather forget.
Like every historic club, there have been highs, lows, promotions, relegations, and plenty of moments that tested the patience of supporters. Football has a funny way of reminding every fan that joy and stress often wear the same shirt.
More than 125 years after their birth, Borussia Mönchengladbach remains one of Germany’s most respected clubs. They may not collect trophies every season, but their legacy is secure. Some clubs chase history. Mönchengladbach has been writing it since August 1, 1900.
