Roda JC

Roda JC Kerkrade is a Dutch football club located in Kerkrade, a place in the south of The Netherlands near the German border. Roda JC plays in the Dutch Eredivisie.

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Roda JC came into being by the merger of several football clubs from Kerkrade. In 1954, SV Kerkrade (of 1926) and SV Bleijerheide (of 1914) merged to form Roda Sport. That same year, Rapid '54 (of 1954) and amateur club Juliana (of 1910) merged to form Rapid JC, which would go on to win the Dutch league in 1956. In 1962, Rapid JC and Roda Sport merged to form Roda JC. Since being promoted to the Eredivisie in 1973, Roda JC hasn't been relegated. The club has reached the Dutch Cup final 5 times, winning it twice, in 1997 and 2000.

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The First Battle of Bull Run 21st July 1861 Engraved by J.C. Mcrae