On February 15, with the night falling low, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) unveiled the curtain of the new season's tournament access. An official notice on the admission of clubs for the 2023 season in the Chinese Super League, Chinese League A, and Chinese League B, like a sudden storm, brought sweeping changes to the entire soccer circle.
The notice clearly states that all teams must submit a complete admission material by March 5th. And in this material, not only should there be a demonstration of the team's strength, but also a promise of loyalty to the tournament and not to withdraw without cause.
Here are the details of the notice:
1. Eligibility to apply for admission: Participants of the Chinese Super League, Chinese First Division and Chinese Second Division for the 2022 season, as well as the top four clubs in the finals of the Chinese Champions League are eligible to apply.
2. Admission period: from February 15 to March 5, clubs are required to submit materials through the admission system.
3. Admission regulations standards: Clubs are required to follow the requirements of the CFA Professional Club Admission Regulations and other documents.
4. Access systems: AFC Club Access Management System is required for access to CSL and S1, and the CFA Information Platform is required for access to S2.
5. Requirements for submission of materials: all materials must be in PDF format and stamped with the official seal of the club, and proof of payment of relevant wages must be uploaded.
The CFA will also organize access training to provide a unified explanation of access rules.
This access storm is not only a test of the club's strength, but also a reshuffle of the entire soccer ecosystem. In the future, we will see who will stand out in this storm.
