Bae “Ace” Jun-ho (Daejeon Hana Citizen) is back. He soared in his first game of the tournament. The South Korea Under-20 (U-20) National Team won 3-2 against Ecuador in the round of 16 of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023 at the Santiago del Estero Stadium in Argentina on June 2 (KST). Korea broke the […]
Seok Hyun-joon may not play for 7 years…only option is belated ‘military service’
The conviction of Seok Hyun-jun, 32, for violating the military service law has dealt a fatal blow to his career. According to the Korean Football Association (KFA), he cannot register as a player in South Korea during his probationary period, and his passport has been invalidated and he is banned from leaving the country, making […]
Smith O’Grady is a heartbreaker 11.9 billion’ model FA Itaoyang Oh Sun-jin Chae Eun-sung, a veteran presence that makes Hanwha smile
The Hanwha Eagles finished last for three consecutive years until last year. After last season, the team made a number of changes. They changed the manager, strengthened the front line, and reorganized the coaching staff. This season, the team’s goal is to get out of the bottom of the table. They were labeled as the […]
Problem recognition → Immediate adjustment, KIA 1st choice – Closer is a ‘healing camp’
The middling Kia Tigers have taken extraordinary measures to overhaul their roster. They’ve given their struggling starters and relievers time to get back on track. The Tigers removed foreign pitcher Sean Anderson, 29, and reliever Jung Hae-young, 22, along with first baseman Hwang Dae-in, 27, and left-handed bullpen pitcher Kim Dae-yoo, 32, from the first […]
Three improvements we’d like to see in our referees
Baseball rules are complicated. A lot can happen in a game. The role of the umpire is very important. They can call balls and strikes, outs and safeties, fair and foul, and sanction players for misbehavior. These are unique powers and duties that are necessary for fair baseball. The most important role of an umpire […]
“I’m curious to know who it will be too” Director Lee Seung-yup is just as strict about it
“I’m curious too. I’m curious, but it’s not easy.” Lee is a gentle man, but when the topic of shortstop comes up, he becomes firm and strict. He’s not about to give anyone a starting shortstop. The Doosan Bears’ search for a post-Jae-ho Kim is ongoing. Kim Jae-ho, who was called a “genius shortstop” when […]
Kim Jung-ho advances to tournament, needs careful card management
After reaching the round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023, Kim Jung-ho has a new challenge on his plate. It’s called card management. Kim Eun-joong, 44, and the South Korea U-20 team played to a 0-0 draw against Gambia in their third Group F match of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup […]
‘Unusual bitterness’ raises red flags in realistic relegation battle Suwon FC head coach Kim Do-gyun Kim
“He’s a professional athlete, and his demeanor and content were very poor.”The words were unusually bitter. Suwon FC head coach Kim Do-gyun sent a ‘warning’ to his players. Suwon FC lost 0-2 against Gwangju FC in the 15th round of the Hana OneQ K League 1 2023 at Suwon Sports Complex on the 28th. It […]
‘We were aiming for the top of the world…’ Japan shocked by U-20 WC group stage exit: ‘We couldn’t create a miracle’
The fallout from Japan’s U-20 World Cup group stage exit is heavy. The Japan U-20 National Team went 1-2-2 in Group C at the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023. They defeated Senegal (1-0) in their first match, but fell to Colombia and Israel in back-to-back 1-0 losses. Japan finished third in the group with a […]
‘Initiative’ emphasized by Kim Byung-soo and the potential of the ‘three middle’ of Seok-jong, Seung-beom, and Bo-kyung
“We don’t have enough time to control the ball.” Since taking over at Suwon Samsung, Kim Byung-soo has coached four league games and one Korea Football Association (FA) Cup match. In five games, he has a record of two wins and three losses. In the league alone, they have a 1-3 record. The results are […]