{
  "id": 15685809,
  "title": "Seoul's title wait almost over but Asia still elusive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/seouls-title-wait-almost-over-but-asia-still-elusive-15685809",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T02:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261020/seouls-title-wait-almost-over-but-asia-still-elusive"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FC Seoul’s decade-long quest for a K League title is nearing its conclusion. The capital club last hoisted the trophy in 2016, followed by three more victories within the span of six years. At that time, Seoul boasted a formidable squad, spearheaded by the prolific Dejan Damjanovic. However, the team narrowly missed out on the Asian Champions League final in 2013.\n\nThe past decade has proven to be a challenging period for FC Seoul. A recent triumph over Gangwon FC on Saturday will mark the beginning of their celebrations at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. This victory will be particularly poignant for coach Kim Gi-dong, as he will be able to commence the festivities with the enthusiastic support of the home fans by the Han River.\n\nFrom the outset of the current season, FC Seoul has been leading the standings by a substantial margin of 16 points, with only six games remaining. The club now enjoys an insurmountable lead, with only Ulsan HD theoretically capable of catching up. To do so, Ulsan would need to secure victories in all six of their remaining matches – an unlikely scenario given their current record of just 15 wins out of 32 games.\n\nIn essence, FC Seoul's path to reclaiming the K League title appears almost certain. Only Ulsan has the potential to mount a challenge, but the likelihood of their success is slim, as they have struggled to find consistency throughout the season.",
  "summary": "FC Seoul’s 10-year wait for the K League title is almost over. The capital club was last champion of Korea in 2016, then a third triumph in six years. At the time, Seoul was a powerhouse of soccer in the Land of the Morning Calm and had the mighty goal machine Dejan Damjanovic in attack. The team was unlucky to lose the final of the Asian Champions League in 2013. The last decade has, however,…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Seoul's title wait almost over but Asia still elusive",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/seouls-title-wait-almost-over-but-asia-still-elusive",
        "published": "2026-10-20T01:52:03.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}