Lee Jung-hyo's student, Kuk University, failed to debut in the first division between external and growth pain → 2nd division games

Apr 01, 2025

Lee Jung-hyo's student, Kuk University, failed to debut in the first division between external and growth pain → 2nd division games
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It seems that Jung Ho-yeon's adaptation to the U.S. stage is not as easy as expected.

Jung Ho-yeon, who played for Gwangju FC and also played in the Korean national team, moved to Minnesota in the U.S. Professional Football League (MLS) in February. Jung Ho-yeon tried to enter Europe from the past, but it didn't happen in the end, and chose to go to the U.S.

Minnesota once had a summit guest called 'K-Mbappe', so he was expected to be able to adapt quickly. Jung Ho-yeon appeared to make her debut immediately after being named on the bench against Los Angeles FC in the first round of the MLS in the 2024 season. However, Jeong Ho-yeon did not participate.
Lee Jung-hyo's student, Kuk University, failed to debut in the first division between external and growth pain → 2nd division games
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After that, until the fifth round, Jung Ho-yeon continued to spend time only on the bench list. Minnesota coach Eric Ramsey was completely excluded from the list of games against Salt Lake in the sixth round on the 30th (Korean time) when Jung Ho-yeon was given a chance to play.




Jeong Ho-yeon, who was removed from the roster, appeared in Minnesota's second division. Jung Ho-yeon started in the Minnesota 2nd division and Houston 2nd division games on the 31st. It was a second-tier game, but it was his first start since entering the U.S.
Lee Jung-hyo's student, Kuk University, failed to debut in the first division between external and growth pain → 2nd division games
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Jung Ho-yeon, who played as a central midfielder, was responsible for his team's 3-1 victory. Jung Ho-yeon even reported the point of attack. In the 6th minute of the second half, when Minnesota was leading 2-0, Jung Ho-yeon participated in Minnesota's counterattack. After catching the ball from outside the penalty box, Jung Ho-yeon drew the defenders' attention and handed the pass to Logan Dorsey. After Logan Dorsey turned around, he succeeded in scoring despite the defender's check.

It is necessary to see how this day's performance will work for Jung Ho-yeon's future. If coach Eric appreciated Jung Ho-yeon's performance in the second division, he would be given a chance to make his debut in the first division. However, it may take more time to make his debut in the first division if he played in the second division simply to adapt.
Lee Jung-hyo's student, Kuk University, failed to debut in the first division between external and growth pain → 2nd division games
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Jung Ho-yeon, who was born in 2000, is not a young prospect. Now that he is a player who has to enter his prime, he will be worried about the future if he continues to be in a difficult situation. Since he was recognized as the future of the Republic of Korea in Gwangju, attention is inevitable.

Jung Ho-yeon is a player who grew up in Gwangju and played as a starting member of the first team in earnest under the guidance of coach Lee Jung-hyo from the 2022 season. After leading Gwangju to a league championship with a very good performance in K League 2, Jung Ho-yeon also proved his ability for two seasons in K League 1. Last year, when Hwang Sun-hong was the interim head coach, he even made his A-match debut.




Reporter Kim Dae-sik rlaeotlr2024@sportschosun.com



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.