Dalian K'un City Football Club (Chinese: 大连鲲城足球俱乐部; pinyin: Dàlián Kūnchéng Zúqiú Jùlèbù) is a Chinese professional football club based in Dalian, Liaoning, that competes in China League Two, the third tier of Chinese football. Dalian K'un City plays its home matches at the Jinzhou Stadium, located within Jinzhou District.
| Full name | Dalian K'un City Football Club 大连鲲城足球俱乐部 | ||
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| Founded | 9 May 2022 | ||
| Ground | Jinzhou Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 30,776 | ||
| Manager | Zhao Faqing | ||
| League | China League Two | ||
| 2023 | CMCL, 7th of 64 (promoted) | ||
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History edit
Founded as Liaoning Pilot Free Trade Zone Dalian Area Huayi Football Club[1] (Chinese: 辽宁自贸试验区大连片区华谊足球俱乐部) on 9 May 2022,[2] Dalian Huayi entered the 2022 Chinese Champions League (CMCL) as the winner of the CMCL berth from the qualification route in Dalian.[3] Dalian Huayi were drawn into a group with Changchun Shenhua and Liaoning Leading,[4] a group which Dalian Huayi finished second in, thus qualifying for the knock-outs, where Dalian Huayi faced Dalian Jinshiwan. A 0–0 draw in the first leg and a 1–0 loss in the second leg meant that Dalian Huayi were knocked out of the competition, and the match separated by a Sui Donglu goal marked Dalian Huayi's end for the 2022 season.[5]
The club enrolled in the CMCL for the 2023 season again, this time being drawn into group H.[6] After topping their group and winning twice more, Dalian Huayi advanced into the final round, being drawn into group B.[7] Picking up four wins, two draws, and one loss, Dalian Huayi finished third of eight in their group, setting up a knock-out tie with Rizhao Yuqi.[8] Tied at 1–1 in normal time, Dalian Huayi were defeated 3–2 on penalties,[9] eventually finishing the season in seventh overall, missing out on promotion.[10] However, on 6 February 2024, Dalian Huayi were admitted into China League Two, as sufficient teams above them in the Chinese football pyramid have either pulled out or dissolved.[11] In accordance with the Chinese FA's name neutralisation policy, Dalian Huayi changed their name to be Dalian K'un City Football Club on the same day.[12][13]
On the opening day of the 2024 China League Two season on 23 March 2024, Dalian travelled to Langfang Glory City, with the match finishing 1–0 for Dalian K'un City. The goal from Liu Zhizhi secured Dalian K'un City's first ever win in China League Two, the highest level the club has played in thus far.[14]
Players edit
First-team squad edit
- As of 14 March 2024[15]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Managerial staff edit
| Position | Staff[15] |
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| Manager |  Zhao Faqing
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| Team leader | Qu Xiaohui
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| Assistant coaches | Cheng Zhongjian Li Xudong Wang Zhuo
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References edit
- ^ "慧心生命2022中国足球协会会员协会冠军联赛秩序册" (PDF). thecfa.cn (in Chinese). Chinese FA. 17 August 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "2023中国足球协会会员协会冠军联赛秩序册" (PDF). thecfa.cn (in Chinese). Chinese FA. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "61支球队参加2022中冠联赛大区赛，3支重庆队伍报名". dongqiudi.com (in Chinese). 24 May 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "官方：2022中冠大区赛抽签结果出炉，共59队参赛". dongqiudi.com (in Chinese). 2 June 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "战报|K、L组交叉淘汰赛第二轮 2022中冠 中拉体育 慧心生命2022中国足球协会会员协会冠军联赛大连赛区". weibo.com (in Chinese). Chinese Champions League. 2 June 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "官方：2023中冠大区赛分组抽签结果出炉" (in Chinese). Dongqiudi. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "中冠联赛总决赛分组：广州影豹与彬州辉龙同组；前四晋级中乙" (in Chinese). Dongqiudi. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "中冠首轮淘汰赛对阵：陕西vs长春申华，影豹vs上海同济" (in Chinese). Dongqiudi. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "中冠第一轮淘汰赛：三场点球大战，陕西、恒宸、日照晋级" (in Chinese). Dongqiudi. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "廊坊荣耀之城夺魁 各奖项归属揭晓". thecfa.cn (in Chinese). Chinese Football Association. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "中国足球协会关于公布2024赛季职业联赛参赛名单的通知" (in Chinese). Chinese Football Association. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "中国足球协会关于大连华谊足球俱乐部有限公司更名的公告" (in Chinese). Chinese FA. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "大连鲲城官方：感谢足协高效完成对我俱乐部递补资格审验核准" (in Chinese). Dongqiudi. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "大连鲲城1-0廊坊荣耀之城，刘至郅助球队取胜" (in Chinese). Chinese FA. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ a b "2024赛季大连鲲城足球俱乐部大名单". douyin.com (in Chinese). Dalian K'un City F.C. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.