In the midst of the Beacon Arena, the story of Yunnan Yukun grows tenaciously like the strong grass of the plateau. Following a 2-0 win over Dalian Yingbo, the team's home winning streak continues for the next two seasons. Last year, Yunnan Yukun won 7 and drew 4 home matches in the China B League, and this season that figure jumped to 12 wins and 3 draws. Such a brilliant record has attracted countless Yuxi fans who have made watching games a part of their lives. Yuxi, a sub-highland city at an altitude of about 1,700 meters, is the backbone of Yukun's home ground. As a club member said, "Every hundred meters in elevation, we have more advantages at home."
Yunnan Hongta is famous for its "Devil's Home Stadium" at 1800 meters in Kunming, while Yunnan Yukun also makes the most of its geographical advantage. Next season, can they continue undefeated? The team laughed: "The strength of the Chinese Super League team is naturally better, but we will certainly defend the glory of the home field." However, they also admitted that there is still a significant gap between them and the veteran teams in the Chinese Super League. Next season, the team's goal is to be based on the Chinese Super League, for which the team and the club must be fully upgraded. The glory of undefeated at home may not be enough to support their foothold in the Chinese Super League.
This season, Yunnan Yukun invested more than 120 million yuan, can be called the Chinese soccer world "giant". But in the Chinese Super League, such capital may only be enough to relegate. Recently, the club's investors have been actively negotiating with the local government in an effort to escort the team on its journey to the Chinese Super League.
Next season, the team will fully utilize all foreign aid slots. Three foreigners and top scorer Mu Xiekui will stay in the team, and the core of the midfield, Jonicha, is also expected to extend his contract. The team will bring in new foreigners at center back and up front, while attracting seasoned Chinese Super League veterans. Yukon's stable environment and team culture is a strong attraction for many Chinese Super League players who have long been in arrears with their wages.
Head Coach Anderson has begun to lay out his plans for the Chinese Super League after winning the Central League Championship. He has not only observed numerous Chinese Super League matches, but also scouted his opponents for next season in advance. He believes that the technical and tactical styles of the Chinese Super League are extremely diverse, which makes him full of expectations.
GM Guo Guangqi emphasized that improving the training level is the key to the team's foothold. Yukun has formulated a plan to prepare for next season, including personnel adjustments and winter training. In addition, the team will expand its youth ladder and explore the formation of a women's soccer team. The hardware facilities at the Yuxi Highland Sports Center will also be upgraded.
In order to facilitate fans from neighboring cities to watch the matches, Yukon Club has communicated with the CFA in an effort to schedule home matches on Friday, Saturday or Sunday afternoons. Data shows that if home matches are scheduled on weekends as much as possible, attendance will increase by at least 3,000-5,000 people per match.
