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Football training center in Guri, South Korea
GS Champions Park
GS챔피언스파크
LocationGuri, South Korea
OwnerCity of Guri
OperatorFC Seoul
SurfaceGrass
Tenants
FC Seoul (1989–present)

The GS Champions Park is the training center of FC Seoul. It is located in Guri, east of nearby Seoul.

In 1983, it was built by GS Sports, then known as Lucky-Goldstar Sports. It has been used by FC Seoul since 1989. France national football team used the venue as the training camp during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Today, it is used by the FC Seoul's first team, and FC Seoul Reserves and Academy.

History

Year
1983 Established by the Lucky-Goldstar Sports.
1987–1988 Four natural turf football pitches were completed (currently LG Champion's Park).
1990 One football pitch was transformed into the baseball pitch for the LG Twins.
2001 An additional natural turf pitch was built, while the existing pitch was replaced by the artificial turf pitch.
2002 A new indoor facility, including weight room, treatment room, and meeting room, was built.
France national football team used it as the team's training camp during the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
2004 Replaced with cool season grasses in A-Pitch.

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References

External links

FC Seoul
  • Founded in 1983
  • Based in Seoul
The club
Stadiums
Training ground
Rivalries
Supporters
Honours
K League 1
FA Cup
League Cup
Super Cup
  • 2001
National Football Championship
  • 1988
Seasons
Seasons
Website: www.fcseoul.com

37°34′03″N 127°07′09″E / 37.56748°N 127.11923°E / 37.56748; 127.11923

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