Chengdu Better City FC

Make The Case

Here is the argument for Chengdu Better City FC: China, China Chinese Super League, and a ground called Phoenix Hill Football Stadium, Chengdu, Sichuan. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.

• Proper ground

  Phoenix Hill Football Stadium, Chengdu, Sichuan takes roughly 50,695, big enough for atmosphere, small enough that you can learn where the singing corner is on your first visit.

• The calendar you inherit

  Following China Chinese Super League means odd kick-off hours, a new commentary language and a table you will check before your own club's. China becomes part of your week.

• Ground floor

  Founded in 2014. There is no dynasty to inherit and no bandwagon to be accused of joining, this is a club whose history you can genuinely watch happen.

• Nothing won, everything to play for

  The trophy cabinet is a shelf and a rumour. Supporting Chengdu Better City FC is a bet on a first, not a return to former glories.