WK League News

The basics

Full team name: Seoul City Amazones Women’s Football Club
Established: 2004
Home ground: Auxiliary Field, Seoul World Cup Stadium
Manager: Yoo Youngsil
Leadership team: Kang Tae-kyung (captain); Kim Minji (vice-captain)

The 2025 season

WK League: Runners-up and 2nd place in regular league (54 points, 15W 9D 4L)
National Women’s Football Championship: Knocked out in group stage
National Sports Festival: Knocked out in Round 1 (quarter-finals) by Sejong Sportstoto

What went well: The Amazones became everyone’s favourite disruptors as they broke into the top four for the first time since 2021, and became the first team besides Hwacheon, Suwon, Gyeongju, and Incheon to qualify for the playoff since the now-defunct Icheon Daekyo in 2017. Seoul fought with such earnestness and heart that it was hard not to root for them, and they provided countless moments of entertainment throughout the season, from wacky goal celebrations to last-minute drama in the championship final.

What didn’t go well: Given Seoul’s success in the league, it was surprising that the team didn’t fare better at the National Women’s Football Championship or National Sports Festival. A good run at either competition would have given City at least one trophy to show for their banner year, not to mention denying Hwacheon KSPO the glory of the treble.

2026 squad

Out: Choi Yeseul, Jang Yoonseo (retired); Kwak Minyoung (Hwacheon KSPO); Kim Miyeon, Park Heeyoung (Sejong Sportstoto); Park Hyunjin (Suwon FC); Jung Minyoung (Ottawa Rapid); Son Yoonhee, Kim Eunmi (FA)
In: Choi Jungyun (Gangjin Swans); Lee Chaeyun, Bin Hyunjin (Gyeongju KHNP); Lee Yoojeong (Hwacheon KSPO); Kim Jungmi, Lim Seonjoo, Park Ye-eun, Choi Jina, Kang Yejin (Incheon Hyundai)
Returning players: Woo Seobin, Baek Dohye, Kim Youngeun, Kim Minji, Jo Yesong, Lee Ye-eun, Shin Bomi, Jung Hyun-gyung, Han Chaerin, Kang Tae-kyung, Seo Hyunmin, Kang Yumi

What to expect

Aims: After exceeding expectations in 2025, the Amazones have given themselves a hard act to follow. With Gyeongju, Incheon and Suwon all seeking redemption, and new team Gangjin anxious to prove themselves, the competition will be tougher than ever, and Seoul are unlikely to match the success of last year on the pitch. However, Seoul’s 2025 story was about so much more than league tables and results — staff were working tirelessly behind the scenes to raise the club’s profile, improve its relationship with fans, and strengthen the foundations for future growth. City will find it hard to stay in the top half of the WK League table this year, but they could have a shot at a trophy in one of the other domestic competitions, as long as they can keep their small squad (especially their two goalkeepers) fit.

Key players: Kim Minji was an integral part of the Amazones’ squad last year after coming back from an injury that saw her miss a significant part of her debut season in 2024. Having solidified her place in South Korea’s national team, Kim is Seoul’s vice-captain this year, and she will be an important player at the centre of the club’s starting lineup. Woo Seobin received the 2025 KWFF Best New Player award, becoming the first ever goalkeeper to do so. Joining the club last year as a draftee, Woo was thrown straight in at the deep end, making her league debut in Seoul’s Round 1 fixture against Gyeongju. Seoul may only have two goalkeepers, but they have two of the best — up-and-comer Woo is joined at City this year by the WK League’s oldest player, Kim Jungmi, an Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angel for over 20 years before transferring this winter. Woo is already a safe pair of hands for Seoul, but she is still relatively inexperienced and has much to gain from working with veteran Kim.

Why to watch: Seoul were a joy to watch last year, not just because they played so well, but also because Yoo Youngsil and her squad seemed to be having so much fun. This year, the Amazones have promised more quirky celebrations, more memes, more viral moments — in short, more fun. Manager Yoo is clearly well-liked by her squad, and she is popular with supporters too, creating a tangibly positive atmosphere around the club. Seoul’s home ground is easy to get to by bus or subway if you are in the capital and is a surprisingly pleasant place to watch a game of football. Go along and see what the fuss is about.