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No superstars, no problem: Kim Gi-dong has FC Seoul in command of K League 1 with team-based approach

Built on collective sacrifice rather than star power, FC Seoul holds an impressive 16-point K League 1 lead as it nears its first title since 2016.

2026.9.5

FC Seoul fans block the team bus after the match against the Pohang Steelers at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on June 29 to protest manager Kim Gi-dong, whom they hold responsible for Ki Sung-yueng’s transfer to the Steelers. [JOONGANG ILBO]

As fans rage over Ki Sung-yueng's unceremonious transfer, FC Seoul organizes meeting

With the furor surrounding FC Seoul's handling of hometown hero Ki Sung-yueng's unceremonious departure to the Pohang Steelers showing no signs of relenting, the club has organized a meeting with fans on Tuesday in a bid to quell the backlash.

2025.7.1

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FC Seoul midfielder Jesse Lingard, left, dribbles the ball during a K League 1 match against Daegu FC at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on Sunday. [NEWS1]

FC Seoul manager optimistic as Jesse Lingard returns from injury

FC Seoul midfielder Jesse Lingard returned from injury in a match against Daegu FC at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on Sunday after being sidelined for two months, but his side still suffered a 2-1 loss.

2024.5.20

FC Seoul midfielder Jesse Lingard, center, dribbles the ball during a K League 1 match against Jeju United at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on March 16. [NEWS1]

Jesse Lingard to return in 2 weeks: FC Seoul boss Kim Gi-dong

FC Seoul midfielder Jesse Lingard looks set to return to the pitch in about two weeks after a knee injury kept him sidelined for nearly two months.

2024.5.5

The Pohang Steelers' Shin Kwang-hoon, center left, vies for the ball with FC Seoul's Stanislav Iljutcenko during a K League 1 match at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on Saturday. [YONHAP]

Steelers push undefeated streak to six after beating FC Seoul 4-2

Each of the teams at the top of the K League 1 table added three points over the weekend, and Jeonbuk finally got a win.

2024.4.15

FC Seoul midfielder Jesse Lingard waves to fans after a K League 1 match against Incheon United at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on March 10. [YONHAP]

Jesse Lingard: What has he actually done in Seoul and why is his manager so unhappy?

While his presence may have contributed to a record 51,670 spectators to Seoul World Cup Stadium on his March 10 home debut, Lingard's performance in the K League 1 has drawn criticism from FC Seoul manager Kim Gi-dong.

2024.4.9

FC Seoul players celebrate after winning a K League 1 match against Suwon FC at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on July 12, 2023. [NEWS1]

Jesse to the rescue: FC Seoul look to bring back glory days with a little star power

FC Seoul’s bid to cut their long trophy drought will continue in the upcoming 2024 K League 1 season with one huge change — Jesse Lingard.

2024.2.21

England's Jesse Lingard celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup 2022 Group I qualifying match between England and Andorra at Wembley in London on Sept. 5, 2021. [AP/YONHAP]

English midfielder Jesse Lingard on brink of deal with K League's FC Seoul: Reports

Lingard’s signing would be a big move for FC Seoul and a potential sign of changes at the club after the K League side brought in manager Kim Gi-dong in December.

2024.2.2

Korea's Kim Min-jae, left, in action during a World Cup qualifer against Singapore at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on Nov. 16, 2023. [YONHAP]

I’m not sure if I can ever earn a bigger honor than this'

“I think it was the most special year of my life,” Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae said in a video released by the Korea Football Association (KFA) on Tuesday after winning the KFA Player of the Year award alongside Chun Ga-gram of Hwacheon KSPO

2024.1.3

Kim Min-jae knocks Son Heung-min off the Korean Player of the Year throne

Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae was named the Korea Football Association (KFA) Player of the Year on Tuesday alongside Chun Ga-gram of Hwacheon KSPO.

2024.1.2