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| 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; 3 years ago (2022-05-09) | ||
| Ground | Jinzhou Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 30,776 | ||
| Manager | Óscar Céspedes | ||
| League | China League One | ||
| 2024 | China League Two, 2nd of 20 (promoted) | ||
Dalian K'un City Football Club (Chinese:大连鲲城足球俱乐部;pinyin:Dàlián Kūnchéng Zúqiú Jùlèbù) is a Chinese professionalfootball club based inDalian,Liaoning, that competes inChina League One, the second tier ofChinese football. Dalian K'un City plays its home matches at theJinzhou Stadium, located withinJinzhou District.
Founded asLiaoning Pilot Free Trade Zone Dalian Area Huayi Football Club (Chinese:辽宁自贸试验区大连片区华谊足球俱乐部) on 9 May 2022, Dalian Huayi entered the2022 Chinese Champions League (CMCL) as the winner of the CMCL berth from the qualification route inDalian.[1][2][3] They were drawn into a group withChangchun Shenhua andLiaoning Leading,[4] a group which Dalian Huayi finished second in, thus qualifying for the knock-outs, where Dalian Huayi facedDalian 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 aSui Donglu goal marked Dalian Huayi's end for the 2022 season.[5]
The club enrolled in the CMCL for the2023 season again, this time being drawn intogroup H.[6] After topping their group and winning twice more, Dalian Huayi advanced into the final round, being drawn intogroup 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 withRizhao 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 intoChina League Two, as sufficient teams above them in theChinese football pyramid have either pulled out or dissolved.[11] In accordance with theChinese FA'sname 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 the2024 China League Two season on 23 March 2024, Dalian travelled toLangfang Glory City, with the match finishing 1–0 for Dalian K'un City. The goal fromLiu 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] Dalian K'un City secure promotion to China League One for the first time in their history from next season.
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| Position | Staff |
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| Head coach |  Óscar Céspedes |
| Assistant coach |  Zhao Faqing |
| Team leader | Qu Xiaohui |
| Assistant coaches | Cheng ZhongjianLi XudongWang Zhuo |
