Xinjiang Silk Road Eagle F.C.

XJ Silk Road Eagles
Full nameXinjiang Silk Road Eagles Football Club
新疆丝路雄鹰足球俱乐部
FoundedJanuary 2024

Xinjiang Silk Road Eagles Football Club (Chinese: 新疆丝路雄鹰足球俱乐部; pinyin: Xīnjiāng Sīlù Xióngyīng Zúqiú Jùlèbù) is a Chinese professional football club based in Urumqi, Xinjiang. The club competes in the China Champions League, the fourth tier of Chinese football. The Xinjiang Silk Road Eagles play their home matches in Urumqi and are Xinjiang's first membership-based football club.[1][2][3][4]

History

The club officially registered as a professional entity in early 2024 and began preparations for its debut season in the China Champions League (Xinjiang Division). On March 2, 2024, the club appointed Spanish head coach Fernando, a former La Liga player and experienced coach, to lead the team.[5][6]

The Xinjiang Silk Road Eagles made their debut on March 23, 2024, in the China Champions League (Xinjiang Division).[7]

References

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  4. ^ 网易 (2024-04-15). "直播吧专访中冠丝路雄鹰创始人：为生存选会员制 认同网红俱乐部". www.163.com. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
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