Taichung, officially Taichung City, is a special municipality located in central Taiwan. Taichung has approximately 2.85 million residents and is the second largest city of Taiwan, as well as the most populous city in Central Taiwan. It serves as the core of the Taichung–Changhua metropolitan area, the second largest metropolitan area in Taiwan.
The Chinese Taipei women's national football team represents Taiwan in international women's football and is controlled by the Chinese Taipei Football Association, the governing body for football in Taiwan.
Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium is a stadium in Beitun District, Taichung, Taiwan. The stadium officially opened on November 9, 2006, replacing the antiquated Taichung Baseball Field. Located on the corner of Chongde Road (崇德路) and Huanzhong Road (環中路), it has considerably more parking available than the old stadium.
The National Taiwan University of Sport is a public university specialized in sports in Taichung, Taiwan, and a member of the National University System of Taiwan.
The Taichung MRT is a rapid transit system in Taichung, Taiwan. In addition to Taichung, it may serve Changhua and Nantou counties in the future. Taichung Metro's first route, the Green Line, officially began operation on April 25, 2021, making it the 5th rapid transit system operating in Taiwan.
Houli District is a rural district in northwestern Taichung City, Taiwan.
Xitun District or Situn District is the second-most populated district of Taichung, Taiwan. It is located on the western side of the city. Once considered part of the countryside, the district has seen rapid growth in recent years with department store and office towers in the redevelopment zone. Taichung City Hall is located in the district.
Wen Chih-hao is a Taiwanese football player who plays as a midfielder for Taiwan Football Premier League club Taichung Futuro and Chinese Taipei national football team.
Pao Hsin-hsuan, known as Michelle Pao, is a Taiwanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Taiwan Mulan Football League club Taichung Blue Whale and the Chinese Taipei women's national team. Pao played collegiate soccer for Pepperdine University.
The 2017 Taiwan Football Premier League (TFPL) was the first season of the Taiwan Football Premier League since it replaced the Intercity Football League following the 2016 season. It was contested by 8 clubs. Taichung City Dragon, who participated in the final Intercity Football League season, were replaced for the inaugural TFPL by Tainan City. Taipower FC finished at the top of the table, but were defeated 1-1 on away goals in a playoff by Tatung FC, the second ranked team, for the title. With that result, Tatung FC earned an automatic berth in the 2018 AFC Cup group stage, while Taipower FC qualified for the playoff round. However, neither side chose to enter the tournament, so 3rd place playoff winners Hang Yuen were granted the AFC Cup berth.
Taichung’s 7th Redevelopment Zone is located in Xitun District and Nantun District, known to many local residents by its abbreviated Mandarin name "Qiqi" (七期).
Taichung Blue Whale is a Taiwanese women's football club based in Taichung. Founded in 2014, it is associated with NTUS. The team currently competes in the country's top-tier women's domestic competition, the Taiwan Mulan Football League.
Nattaruja Muthtanawech is a Thai footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Taiwan Mulan Football League club Taichung Blue Whale. She has been a member of the Thailand women's national team.
Lai Li-chin is a Taiwanese footballer who plays as a forward for Taiwan Mulan Football League club Taichung Blue Whale. She has been a member of the Chinese Taipei women's national team.
Ng Cheuk Wai is a Hong Kong footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Iwate Zebras Women's FC in the Japan Mynavi Tohoku Women‘s Football League. She is also a futsal player, and represented Hong Kong internationally in both football and futsal.
The 2022 season of the Taiwan Football Premier League is the sixth season of the top-flight association football competition in Taiwan under its current format. The season began on 17 April 2022.
The 2023 Taichung Blue Whale season was the club's 10th season and their 10th season in Taiwan Mulan Football League. Marking the club's 10th anniversary, the game jersey featured a golden 10th anniversary commemorative logo for all games in the season.
The 2024 Taichung Blue Whale season is the club's 11th season and their 11th season in Taiwan Mulan Football League.
The 2022 Taichung Blue Whale season was the club's 9th season and their 9th season in Taiwan Mulan Football League. They also participate in the 2022 AFC Women's Club Championship as the 2021 Taiwan Mulan Football League champions.
The 2021 Taichung Blue Whale season was the club's 8th season and their 8th season in Taiwan Mulan Football League.
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