To prepare for V.League 2025-2026, Hoang Anh Gia Lai club had a nearly 10-day training trip in Thailand. During this time, coach Nguyen Quang Trai and his team played a total of 5 friendly matches but did not win any. The result was 2 draws and 3 losses.
Accordingly, in the opening match on July 31, Hoang Anh Gia Lai drew Prime Bangkok FC with a score of 2-2. After 4 days, this Mountain City team continued to share points with PT Prachuap FC - the 7th club in Thai League 1 season 2024-2025.
In the remaining 3 friendly matches, Thanh Son and his teammates could not improve the results. They lost to Kasem Bundit University, Kanchanaburi FC and Pattaya United with the same score of 1-2.
Although they have not been able to win, the training trip in Thailand has brought many professional lessons to Hoang Anh Gia Lai. At the same time, this is also an opportunity for young players to compete and accumulate experience before entering the new season.
According to the announced match schedule, coach Quang Trai's team will host Becamex HCMC at Pleiku Stadium in round 1 of V.League 2025-2026 on August 17.
Ahead of the 2025-2026 season, Hoang Anh Gia Lai said goodbye to many key players such as Tran Minh Vuong, Le Van Son, Dung Quang Nho, Chau Ngoc Quang, Pham Ly Duc, Brandao.... This team pushed many young players to the first team to perfect their strength and focus on building a new playing style.
