"I'm going to win."" Four teams are determined... 'The greatest competition for trophies' is about to be released in the WK League [Olympic Road Field]

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The 2026 WK League has been preheated with hot bids from the coaches and representative players of eight clubs ahead of a spectacular opening.

The Korean Women's Football Federation held the 2026 WK League Media Day at the Olympic Parktel Athens Hall in Seoul at 2 p.m. on the 1st. A total of eight teams, including defending champion Hwacheon KSPO and new team Gangjin Swans WFC, attended the event to express their determination to participate in the season.

On behalf of Kang Sun-mi, who was absent due to P-level training, Hwacheon coach Lee Sae-um said, "I will succeed in the Asian Champions League following the momentum of last year's Grand Slam," and vowed to "not only keep the best position in Korea, but also show a higher level of soccer." Jeong Ji-yeon, the captain of Hwacheon, also said, "I spent a lot of time to strengthen my organizational power. I will bring a second star with a stronger performance," he said, expressing his desire to win.

The challenger's momentum was also daunting. "We will show our own soccer philosophy not only in the results but also in the contents," said Yoo Young-sil, the second-ranked coach of Seoul City Hall last year. Captain Kang Tae-kyung responded, "This year, I will try to win the championship by climbing all the way without falling from the tree."

Incheon Hyundai Steel coach Huh Jung-jae stressed, "This is a big challenge year that requires both team performance and results," and gatekeeper Kim Min-jung declared, "We will definitely regain the title of 'Hyundai Steel, which will win anyway."

Park Nam-yeol, head coach of Gyeongju KHNP, another favorite, said, "I will definitely win the trophy this year," and Jeon Eun-ha added, "I will make sure to pay off as much as I have prepared harder than ever."

Yoon Deok-yeo, head coach of Sejong Sports Toto, said, "I really want to record a higher ranking with double-digit wins this year," and Kim Do-yeon vowed to "make it to the playoffs by reducing the number of runs."

Lee Mi-yeon, head coach of the Sangmu Women's Soccer Team, emphasized, "We will overcome the transfer gap of major players with the spirit of 'one team' to produce more than last year's performance." Kwon Ha-neul also promised, "I will show you a united side to advance to the playoffs."

Suwon FC Women's coach Park Gil-young, who was cited as the best candidate on the day, set a clear goal of "advance to the Champions League final," and Living Legend Ji So-yeon said, "I will do my best to win the Champions League semifinals and rebound the league ranking." Of course, the goal of the league is to win," he stressed.

Ko Hyun-ho, head coach of the new team Gangjin Swans WFC, which will debut this season, said, "I will make a splash with Kangjin's own color," while Lee Hyo-kyung, the first captain, said, "I will repay the fans' support with aggressive and gritty soccer."

This year's WK League promised to change from a 'visiting league' to an 'easy-to-visit league'. Previously, it was held on a weekday afternoon, but from this season, about 50% of all games were organized as daytime games on weekends and holidays.

Since its launch in 2009, eight clubs have participated in the WK League, the highest league in women's soccer in Korea, and a total of 112 games will be played in 28 rounds per team from the 4th. Depending on the performance of the regular league, the final winning team will be determined through the playoffs and championship game, and the winning team will be given the right to play in the AFC Women's Champions League the following year.

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