Originally, FC KooTeePee was founded as a reserve team of
Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat (KTP, founded 1927). In the year 2000, it became an independent club. At that time, Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat was playing in Veikkausliiga; however, it was relegated to Ykkönen and finally went into bankruptcy. In the same season, KooTeePee was promoted from
Kolmonen to
Kakkonen, and in two years it made its way to the highest level (coached first by
Pasi Rautiainen and then
Ismo Lius). In 2013, their last season, the team played in
Ykkönen and was coached by
Sami Ristilä. == Supporters ==