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K League: Captain Ki Returns to FC Seoul

August 31, 2020 Allen Park 1

After a negotiation that initially ended on extremely ugly terms, it seemed as though we would not see ex-KNT captain Ki Seung Yeung’s return to […]

“Byungsoo Ball”- A Special Report on Manager Kim Byungsoo and Gangwon FC

May 18, 2020 Allen Park 2

In the 2019 K League season, Kim Byungsoo took over as head coach for Gangwon FC. Gangwon FC, a young team that was founded in […]

Opinion: Why Bento Cannot Use Son Heungmin, Hwang Uijo, and Hwang Heechan Together

December 28, 2019 Allen Park 7

Three strikers have emerged as Korea’s best offensive options: Son Heung Min, Hwang Uijo, and Hwang Heechan. Son has become a world-class superstar who is […]

Match Review: Korea 0 – 3 Brazil

November 19, 2019 Allen Park 1

Instead of a second qualifier match, the Taeguk Warriors faced Brazil in a friendly match, played in the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in the UAE. […]

2022 World Cup Qualifiers: South Korea vs. Sri Lanka Preview

October 9, 2019 Allen Park 3

South Korea’s quest for the 2022 World Cup continues. This Thursday, 10/10 at 7 AM EST, the Taeguk Warriors will be facing Sri Lanka, the […]

Exclusive Interview with Hong “Moondog” Moon: Why South Korea will one day win the World Cup

August 20, 2019 Allen Park 1

Hong Moon, also known as “Moondog”, has had quite the career. After a youth career in England and Sweden, he had to retire due to […]

Stadium Review: Gangwon FC vs. FC Seoul at Sangam

July 18, 2019 Allen Park 7

During my recent trip to South Korea, I was able to attend a K-League game between Gangwon FC and FC Seoul, two teams which have […]

A Way-Too-Early Prediction of the 2022 World Cup 23 Man Roster

June 23, 2019 Allen Park 18

The South Korean national football team has been seeing tremendous success following the historic 2-0 victory against Germany in the 2018 Russia World Cup. From […]

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