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CSM Corona Brașov (football)

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Corona Brașov
Full nameClubul Sportiv Municipal
Corona Brașov
Short nameCorona
Founded2008
as SCM Brașov
2019
as Corona Brașov
2024 (refounded)
GroundMetrom
Capacity1,056
OwnerBrașov Municipality
ChairmanIonuț Voicu-Necula
ManagerMarian Constantinescu
LeagueLiga III
2025–26Liga IV, Brașov County, 1st
(promoted via play-offs)
Websitehttp://www.coronabrasov.ro/

Clubul Sportiv Municipal Corona Brașov, commonly known as Corona Brașov or simply Corona, is a Romanian football team based in Brașov, Brașov County, currently competing in Liga IV Brașov County, the fourth tier of the Romanian football.

Founded in 2008, the team represents the men's football section of the multi-sport club CSM Corona Brașov that include women's handball, ice hockey, men's basketball, figure skating, alpine skiing, swimming, water polo and women's and men's volleyball sections. Between 2008 and 2013, Corona achieved four promotions in five seasons, advancing from the fifth tier to Liga I, where it spent one season before being relegated.

History

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The team was founded in 2008 as the football section of SCM (Sport Club Municipal) Brașov and was enrolled in Liga V Brașov, the fifth tier of the Romanian football league system and the second county-level division, playing its home matches at Carpați Stadium. Under the guidance of Daniel Bona, the Yellow and Blues earned promotion to Liga IV Brașov at the end of the 2008–09 season.[1]

In the following season, the squad, composed of experienced second- and third-division players such as Măuță, Ciolănel and Ailincăi, alongside Dărăbanț, Turcan, Chivu, Dămoc, Postolache, Marin, Kantor, Cîntea, Terciu, Moraru, Marinescu and Chița, secured a second consecutive promotion. SCM won the Liga IV Brașov County title and then defeated Zagon, the Covasna County Championship winners, 2–1 in the promotion play-off held at the neutral Petrolul Stadium in Berca.[2][3][4]

Following promotion, the club changed its name to Corona Brașov, reflecting the city's historical identity, as Brașov was known during the Middle Ages by its Latin name Corona and its German name Kronstadt.[5] Assigned to Series VI of Liga III, the team led by Daniel Bona finished fourth in its debut third-tier campaign in 2010–11. One year later, the Yellow and Blues won their series and earned promotion to Liga II for the first time. The squad included, among others, Marc, Dărăbanț, Kajcsa, Martac, Stanciu, G. Ștefan, Potecu, Câmpean, Istrate, Sfrijan, Postolache, Elek, M. Ene, Stere (captain), Vl. Munteanu, Marcăș, Chirciu, Liță and I. Coman.[6][7][8]

In the 2012–13 Liga II season, Corona competed in Series II under Daniel Bona, with Aurel Țicleanu joining the club as technical director in April 2013. The Yellow and Blues won the series and secured promotion to Liga I for the first time in the club's history. The squad included, among others, Marc, Dănălache, Martac, G. Ștefan, R. Damian, Burlacu, Avram, Chirciu, Marcăș, Stângă, H. Popa, Fizeșan, I. Coman, M. Ene, Manea, Dâlbea, S. Marin, Pastor, Forika, Leonte, Vl. Munteanu, Stanciu and Marinescu.[9][10]

The club's first Liga I campaign proved short-lived and was marked by several managerial changes. Corona moved its home matches to Silviu Ploeșteanu Stadium, which it shared with local rivals FC Brașov, and strengthened its squad with players including Sergiu Buș, Vasile Olariu, Alexandru Neacșa, Wilfried Kanon, Florin Ilie, Óscar Arce and Antonio Asanović. Nicolae Manea began the season as head coach but was dismissed after six rounds following a poor start and replaced by Ionel Gane. Gane was himself dismissed late in the campaign and succeeded by Adrian Hârlab, who resigned after three matches, with assistant coach Daniel Bona taking charge for the remainder of the season. Corona finished bottom of the table with 14 points from 34 matches and only two victories.[11][12][13][14]

Only days after the end of the season, Brașov mayor George Scripcaru announced that the football section of the municipally funded club would cease its activities. Football returned to Corona in 2016, initially through a youth development project.[15][16]

In 2019, a senior team was established again and entered Liga IV Brașov. Led by Călin Moldovan, Corona was second in the standings after 18 rounds when the 2019–20 season was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Corona subsequently won the county play-off against Colțea Brașov and Precizia Săcele, before securing promotion to Liga III in a promotion tournament held at Ungheni, defeating Gheorgheni 16–0 and Ocna Mureș 5–0. The squad included, among others, Ciuperceanu, Rusu, Manole, Forika, Burlacu, Dumbravă, Alupoaie, Roșu, Leonte, Voicu, Cristescu, C. Ivan, Constantinescu, A. Damian and Buga.[17][18][19]

In the 2020–21 Liga III season, Corona won Series V and qualified for the promotion play-offs. The Brașov side defeated Filiași 1–0 away and 4–0 at home in the first round before overcoming Vedița Colonești 2–1 away and 1–0 at home in the decisive round to earn promotion to Liga II. The squad, coached by Călin Moldovan, included Ciuperceanu, Laszlo, Mutu, Rusu, Burlacu, Cîrstian, Dumbravă, Leonte (captain), Linguraru, Nicolau, Alupoaie, Drăgoi, Roșu, Asztalos, Tălmaciu, Argăseală, Manole, Toader, Cristescu, A. Damian and Boția.[20][21][22]

However, in the summer of 2021, Corona Brașov ceded its newly earned Liga II place as part of the project that led to the formation of FC Brașov-Steagul Renaște. The process also involved ACS Scotch Club, while the municipality supported the use of the historic FC Brașov identity following the acquisition of the former club's brand during liquidation.[23][24][25]

The senior football section was re-established for a third time in the summer of 2024, with former Corona player Marian Constantinescu appointed head coach. The newly formed side competed in Liga IV Brașov and finished eighth in the 2024–25 season. The following campaign marked a rapid change in fortunes, as Corona dominated the 2025–26 Liga IV Brașov season and finished the league campaign unbeaten. The Yellow and Blues also won the county phase of the Cupa României, defeating CSM Făgăraș 1–0 in the final to complete the county double.[26][27]

As Brașov County champions, Corona faced Sibiu County champions CS Agnita in the promotion play-off for Liga III. A 1–0 away victory in the first leg was followed by a 2–0 win at Carpați Stadium on 27 June 2026, giving Corona a 3–0 aggregate victory and promotion to the third tier for the 2026–27 season.[28][29]

The club also enjoyed an extended run in the 2026–27 Cupa României. After winning the Brașov county phase, Corona advanced through the regional stage and defeated Viitorul Amo Barcani 5–0 in the Region 3 final, qualifying for the national phase.[30] In the first national round, Corona drew 1–1 with ARO Câmpulung before advancing 5–4 in a penalty shoot-out. The team subsequently defeated CSM Săcele 3–0 in the second round and Olimpic Zărnești 3–1 in the third round, reaching the play-off round of the Cup. As of August 2026, Corona had been drawn to face CS Tunari for a place in the group stage.

Grounds

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Until the promotion to the Liga I, Corona played its home matches on the Carpați Stadium but was forced to move from there because it didn't meet the requirements for top football. In the first division, the team shared the Silviu Ploeșteanu Stadium with FC Brașov. In 2016, the club moved again on the Carpați Stadium.

In 2020, Carpați Stadium was demolished and Corona Brașov moved back to Silviu Ploeșteanu Stadium.

Honours

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Liga II

Liga III

Liga IV – Brașov County

Liga V – Brașov County

  • Winners (1): 2008–09

League and cup history

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Season Tier League Place Notes Cupa României
2026–273Liga IIITBDTBD
2025–264Liga IV (BV)1st (C)Promoted
2024–254Liga IV (BV)8thCounty phase - R16
2021–24 Not active
2020–213Liga III (Series V)1st (C)Disbanded
2019–204Liga IV (BV)1st (C)Promoted
2016–19 Only at youth level
2014–16 Not active
2013–141Liga I18thRelegatedRound of 16
2012–132Liga II (Series II)1st (C)PromotedFourth round
2011–123Liga III (Series VI)1st (C)Promoted
2010–113Liga III (Series VI)4th
2009–104Liga IV (BV)1st (C)Promoted
2008–095Liga V (BV)1st (C)Promoted

Notable former players

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The footballers enlisted below have had international cap(s) for their respective countries at junior and/or senior level and/or more than 50 caps for CSM Corona Brașov.

Former managers

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Speranțele revigorării sportului brașovean" [The hopes of reviving Brașov sports] (in Romanian). bzb.ro. 22 January 2009. Archived from the original on 25 June 2026. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  2. ↑ "AJF a omologat turul campionatului" [AJF approved the championship round] (in Romanian). bzb.ro. 22 December 2009. Archived from the original on 26 June 2026. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  3. ↑ "SCM Brașov este virtual campioană" [SCM Brașov is virtually champion] (in Romanian). liga2.prosport.ro. 18 May 2010. Archived from the original on 27 January 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "SCM Brașov a câștigat barajul de promovare în Liga a III-a" [SCM Brașov won the promotion play-off to Liga III] (in Romanian). adevarul.ro. 17 June 2010. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "De ce Brașov mai e denumit și Kronstadt, Brassó sau Corona?" [Why is Brașov also called Kronstadt, Brassó or Corona?] (in Romanian). dictie.ro. 20 December 2025. Archived from the original on 26 June 2026. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "Corona și Tărlungeniul, la startul unui nou campionat" [Corona and Tărlungeni at the start of a new championship] (in Romanian). bzb.ro. 19 August 2011. Archived from the original on 25 June 2026. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "Corona a promovat matematic în Liga 2" [Corona mathematically secured promotion to Liga 2] (in Romanian). liga2.prosport.ro. 25 May 2012. Archived from the original on 25 June 2026. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
  8. ↑ "Încoronare cu viruși, ploaie și șampanie!" [Coronation with viruses, rain and champagne!] (in Romanian). liga2.prosport.ro. 4 June 2012. Archived from the original on 25 June 2026. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "Țicleanu, prezentat oficial" [Țicleanu officially presented] (in Romanian). liga2.prosport.ro. 10 April 2013. Archived from the original on 26 June 2026. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  10. ↑ ""La revedere" în stil de mare campioană!" ["Goodbye" in the style of a great champion!] (in Romanian). bzb.ro. 3 June 2013. Archived from the original on 26 June 2026. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "ASC Corona Brașov 2013–2014: informații generale, lotul de jucători, transferuri și echipa tip" [ASC Corona Brașov 2013–2014: general information, player roster, transfers and typical team] (in Romanian). prosport.ro. 19 July 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  12. ↑ "Ionel Gane este noul antrenor al Coronei Brașov!" [Ionel Gane is the new coach of Corona Brașov!] (in Romanian). digisport.ro. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "Liga 1 a mai făcut o victimă în rândul antrenorilor: Ionel Gane a fost demis de Corona Brașov" [Liga 1 claims another coaching victim: Ionel Gane dismissed by Corona Brașov] (in Romanian). adevarul.ro. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "Adrian Hârlab a renunțat la conducerea tehnică a echipei Corona Brașov" [Adrian Hârlab resigned as head coach of Corona Brașov] (in Romanian). prosport.ro. 4 May 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  15. ↑ "Corona Brașov și-a desființat secția de fotbal" [Corona Brașov disbanded its football section] (in Romanian). dolce-sport.ro. 23 May 2014. Archived from the original on 24 May 2014. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  16. ↑ "Fotbalul revine la ASC Corona: "Venim în întâmpinarea solicitărilor". Adrian Szabo e favorit să conducă proiectul" [Football returns to ASC Corona: "We are responding to requests." Adrian Szabo is favourite to lead the project] (in Romanian). liga2.prosport.ro. 9 June 2016. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
  17. ↑ "Fotbalul inclus la noul Clubul Sportiv Municipal Corona Brașov" [Football included in the new Corona Brașov Municipal Sports Club] (in Romanian). monitorulexpres.ro. 12 June 2019. Archived from the original on 15 September 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
  18. ↑ "Corona Brașov e noul lider al Ligii a 4-a Brașov" [Corona Brașov is the new leader of Liga IV Brașov] (in Romanian). liga2.prosport.ro. 20 July 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
  19. ↑ "Promovarea a venit fără emoții" [Promotion came without difficulty] (in Romanian). bzb.ro. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
  20. ↑ "Corona și-a întinerit lotul pentru noul sezon" [Corona rejuvenated its squad for the new season] (in Romanian). bzb.ro. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
  21. ↑ "Marian Cristescu, decisiv pentru Corona" [Marian Cristescu decisive for Corona] (in Romanian). liga2.prosport.ro. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
  22. ↑ "Corona a promovat în Liga 2" [Corona promoted to Liga 2] (in Romanian). liga2.prosport.ro. 23 May 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
  23. ↑ "Noul FC Brașov va avea la temelie ACS Scotch Club... și Corona" (in Romanian). liga2.prosport.ro. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  24. ↑ "Deciziile Comitetului Executiv din 19 iulie 2021" [Decisions of the Executive Committee of 19 July 2021] (in Romanian). frf.ro. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  25. ↑ "Oficial: S-a votat "renașterea" lui FC Brașov. I-a fost cesionat locul în Liga 2" (in Romanian). digisport.ro. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  26. ↑ "Corona Brașov a promovat în Liga 3 și este deja cu gândul la Liga 2" [Corona Brașov promoted to Liga 3 and is already thinking about Liga 2] (in Romanian). liga2.prosport.ro. 28 June 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  27. ↑ "Event judeţean, Corona a câştigat finala cu CSM Făgăraş" [County double, Corona won the final against CSM Făgăraș] (in Romanian). bzb.ro. 15 June 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  28. ↑ "Promovare în Liga 3" [Promotion to Liga 3] (in Romanian). bzb.ro. 29 June 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  29. ↑ "Rezultatele complete din turul barajului de promovare în Superscore Liga 3 2026/2027" [Complete results from the first leg of the promotion play-offs to the 2026–27 Liga 3] (in Romanian). Romanian Football Federation. 20 June 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  30. ↑ "Corona a câştigat faza regională a Cupei" [Corona won the regional phase of the Cup] (in Romanian). bzb.ro. 20 July 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
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