In the setting sun, the CFA today announced the list of clubs for the 2021 season, with 16 clubs in the Chinese Super League (CSL) having been finalized. Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, which was rumored to be coming to an end, unexpectedly appeared on the list, while Jiangsu, which just won the Super League title, withdrew from the stage due to the "suspension of operations", and was replaced by the brand-new figure of Cangzhou Lions.
Looking at this "access list", we found that a total of six teams failed to pass the qualification audit. In addition to the Jiangsu team, Taizhou Yuanda, Beijing Renhe and Inner Mongolia Zhongyou of the Central A, and Jiangsu Yancheng and Shenzhen Pokgang of the Central B were not spared. It is worth mentioning that the name of "Beijing Zhonghe Guoan" was officially changed to "Beijing Guoan", which is also the last club in the Chinese Super League to complete the name change.
