TCFC Insider
Welcome to the first edition of the Taichung City FC exclusive newsletter. This month, we bring you club news, upcoming events, recent results, training reflections, and our first featured player interview with William Hicham Lorenz.
Page 1 · Club News
TCFC Targeting Taiwan Division 2
Taichung City FC is preparing for an important step forward as the club looks to join Taiwan Division 2 for the upcoming season. This is an exciting opportunity for the club to continue building a stronger competitive pathway for players in Taichung.
Player Tryouts
TCFC will hold player tryouts on Monday, May 25 at Xitun Football Field in Taichung. The session will begin at 8:00 PM. Players interested in joining the competitive setup are encouraged to attend and show their quality, attitude, and commitment.
Fitness Coach Wanted
The club is currently looking for a fitness coach to support our pre-season preparation. We are looking for someone who is community-driven, experienced in team sports, and able to communicate in English. The role will help players build fitness, prevent injuries, and prepare professionally for the season ahead.
Taichung World Cup Group Stage Finale
The final round of the 2026 Taichung World Cup group stage will take place on Sunday, May 24 at Xitun Football Field. Tahiti will face Aruba, and Taiwan will face Vietnam. Both matches are scheduled from 1:00–3:00 PM.
Drill of the Month: 1v1 to Three Goals
This month’s featured drill is designed to develop attacking creativity, defensive reactions, quick decision-making, and sharp finishing under pressure.
- Set-up: Create a rectangular playing area approximately 15–20 meters long and 12–16 meters wide. Place three small goals at one end: one central goal and two wide goals.
- Players: One attacker starts with the ball. One defender starts 2–3 meters behind or beside the attacker, depending on the difficulty level.
- Objective: The attacker tries to beat the defender and score in any of the three goals. The defender attempts to win the ball or force the attacker away from the most dangerous option.
- Rules: Each duel lasts 8–12 seconds. If the defender wins possession, they can counter by dribbling out of the playing area or scoring in a mini counter-goal.
- Coaching points for attackers: Attack at speed, use body feints, change direction quickly, keep the ball close before exploding into space, and scan the three goal options before shooting.
- Coaching points for defenders: Close down quickly, slow the attacker at the right moment, stay balanced, show the attacker away from goal, and avoid diving in too early.
- Progression: Add a time limit, give different point values for each goal, or allow the defender to counterattack after winning the ball.
- Why we like it: The three-goal set-up forces players to make decisions instead of repeating the same movement. It rewards creativity and teaches players to read space under pressure.
Page 2 · Recent Results & Training Notes
TCFC Amateur Team Delivers Strong 9–2 Win
On May 10, the TCFC amateur team faced Vietnam and produced an excellent all-round performance, winning 9–2. The team showed quality in possession, strong attacking transitions, and a constant desire to win the ball back quickly after losing it.
— Coach William, TCFC Amateur Team
Competitive National Team Fixture Update
TCFC competitive national team’s scheduled fixture against Taoyuan FC on the weekend of May 23 was cancelled because the opponents did not have enough players available. The team now hopes to return to match action on May 30.
May Practice Comments
May was a positive month for training across the club, with all practice events going ahead without cancellations. Players were able to enjoy the return of warmer weather, and the Pay & Play group benefited from a strong schedule of sessions.
Monday nights were especially productive, as the club was able to rent two pitches at the same time. This allowed more players to participate, increased playing time, and created a better training environment for everyone involved. We hope this can continue in the coming weeks.
Page 3 · Player Interview
Name: William Hicham Lorenz
Nationality: French
Position: Striker
Previous Club: Toulouse OAC
Years at TCFC: 4
William Hicham Lorenz: Positivity, Goals, and Growth
For our first TCFC Insider player interview, we sat down with striker William Hicham Lorenz. A French forward with four years at Taichung City FC, William brings experience, energy, and a strong sense of positivity to the squad. His football story began at the age of six, inspired by France’s 1998 World Cup victory and by legendary players such as Ronaldinho and Thierry Henry.
How would you describe Taichung City FC?
“Welcoming and professional.”
What do you enjoy most about being part of the club?
“Sharing my positivity while playing.”
How would you describe the team atmosphere?
“Always a good and healthy energy.”
Football Journey
William first started playing football when he was six years old. His love for the game grew from watching France win the 1998 FIFA World Cup, a moment that helped shape his passion for football. Growing up, Ronaldinho and Thierry Henry were two of his biggest inspirations.
His journey has not been without challenges. William openly shares that one of his biggest personal obstacles has been being overweight, but he has responded with determination. He has already lost 10 kilos and is working toward losing 10 more, while also continuing to develop his coaching skills.
One of his proudest football memories is captaining France in the Taichung World Cup — a responsibility and achievement that reflects both his leadership and his commitment to the game.
Life at TCFC
William’s favorite match with the club so far was the recent 9–2 win against Vietnam. For him, it represented the team’s ability to play with confidence, energy, and togetherness. He believes the team’s goals this season are simple but important: to keep learning and to help each other improve.
When asked about teammates, William named Sazaki as the hardest worker and best dressed, Mavi as both the best and fastest player in the team, Fayo as the funniest, and AR as the most skillful.
Training & Matchday
A typical training day for William starts with taking care of his body: eating healthy, getting enough vitamins and protein, and drinking plenty of water. Once he steps onto the pitch, his focus is clear — give everything, leave personal problems outside, and improve the details that matter most for a striker.
His main training focus is his first touch and finishing. On matchday, he does not rely on superstition. Instead, he focuses on being mentally ready when the moment comes. Before games, he often listens to French or US rap, and his motivation is simple: score goals and leave a positive mark on his teammates.
Life Outside Football
Away from football, William enjoys baking, spending time with his wife and daughter, watching football, and following sports fashion. His favorite food is beef noodle, his favorite club is PSG, and his favorite player is Kylian Mbappé. If he were not involved in football, he says he would likely be a sportswear designer.
Quick Fire
- Favorite movies: Gladiator and The Truman Show
- Favorite music artist: 50 Cent
- Favorite stadium: Stade de France
- Toughest opponent faced: Eswatini
- Dream country to play in: Brazil
- Favorite thing about Taichung: The weather
— William Hicham Lorenz
中文版
以下為本期 TCFC Insider 中文版本。
TCFC Insider
歡迎閱讀台中市足球俱樂部專屬電子報第一期。本期內容包含俱樂部最新消息、即將到來的活動、近期比賽結果、訓練回顧，以及我們首次的球員專訪：William Hicham Lorenz。
第 1 頁 · 俱樂部消息
TCFC 目標加入台灣乙級聯賽
台中市足球俱樂部正準備邁出重要一步，目標是在本賽季加入台灣乙級聯賽。這對俱樂部而言是一個令人期待的發展機會，也代表我們將持續為台中的球員建立更完整、更具競爭力的發展道路。
球員選拔
TCFC 將於 5 月 25 日星期一 晚上 8:00 在台中 西屯足球場 舉行球員選拔。歡迎有興趣加入競技隊體系的球員參加，展現自己的能力、態度與投入程度。
徵求體能教練
俱樂部目前正在尋找一位體能教練，協助球隊進行季前準備。我們希望找到一位重視社群、具備團隊運動經驗，並且能以英文溝通的人選。此角色將協助球員提升體能、降低受傷風險，並以更專業的方式迎接新賽季。
台中世界杯小組賽最終輪
2026 台中世界杯 小組賽最後一輪將於 5 月 24 日星期日 在西屯足球場舉行。Tahiti 將對上 Aruba，Taiwan 將對上 Vietnam。兩場比賽皆安排於下午 1:00–3:00 進行。
本月訓練項目：1 對 1 三球門攻防
本月推薦訓練設計用來提升球員的進攻創造力、防守反應、快速決策能力，以及在壓力下完成射門的能力。
- 場地設定： 建立一個約 15–20 公尺長、12–16 公尺寬的長方形區域。在其中一端放置三個小球門：一個中路球門與兩個邊路球門。
- 球員配置： 一名進攻球員持球開始，一名防守球員從進攻球員身後或側後方 2–3 公尺處開始。
- 訓練目標： 進攻球員需要突破防守並射進任意一個球門；防守球員則要嘗試搶回球權，或逼迫進攻球員遠離最有威脅的區域。
- 規則： 每一次對抗持續 8–12 秒。如果防守球員成功奪球，可以帶球離開區域，或攻向設定好的反擊小球門。
- 進攻重點： 以速度進攻、使用身體假動作、快速變向、突破前保持控球緊密，並在射門前觀察三個球門的位置。
- 防守重點： 快速上前施壓、在正確時機降低速度、保持身體平衡、引導進攻球員遠離危險區域，並避免過早出腳。
- 進階變化： 加入時間限制、讓不同球門有不同分數，或讓防守球員奪球後可以直接反擊。
- 訓練價值： 三球門設計迫使球員做出判斷，而不是重複同一個動作。它鼓勵創造力，也訓練球員在壓力下閱讀空間。
第 2 頁 · 近期賽果與訓練回顧
TCFC 業餘隊以 9–2 取得精彩勝利
5 月 10 日，TCFC 業餘隊對上 Vietnam，並以 9–2 拿下勝利。球隊整體表現非常出色，在控球、攻守轉換、創造機會以及丟球後立即反搶方面都展現了很高的執行力。
— Coach William，TCFC 業餘隊教練
競技國家隊賽程更新
TCFC competitive national team 原定於 5 月 23 日週末對上 Taoyuan FC 的比賽，因對手球員人數不足而取消。球隊目前希望能在 5 月 30 日 回到比賽。
5 月訓練回顧
5 月對俱樂部訓練來說是非常正面的一個月，所有訓練活動都順利進行，沒有取消。球員們也能享受逐漸回暖的天氣，Pay & Play 團隊在本月也有許多良好的活動與比賽機會。
星期一晚上的訓練尤其順利，因為俱樂部能夠同時租用兩個球場。這讓更多球員可以參與，也增加了上場時間，為所有人創造更好的訓練環境。希望未來幾週仍能延續這樣的安排。
第 3 頁 · 球員專訪
姓名： William Hicham Lorenz
國籍： 法國
位置： 前鋒
前俱樂部： Toulouse OAC
加入 TCFC： 4 年
William Hicham Lorenz：正能量、進球與成長
在 TCFC Insider 第一篇球員專訪中，我們訪問了前鋒 William Hicham Lorenz。這位來自法國、已在台中市足球俱樂部效力四年的球員，為球隊帶來經驗、活力與正面能量。William 從六歲開始踢球，法國在 1998 年世界盃奪冠是讓他愛上足球的重要時刻，而 Ronaldinho 與 Thierry Henry 則是他成長過程中的重要偶像。
你會如何形容 TCFC？
「友善、專業。」
你最享受成為 TCFC 一份子的哪一點？
「在踢球時分享我的正能量。」
你會如何形容隊內氣氛？
「一直都有很好的、健康的能量。」
足球旅程
William 六歲時開始踢足球。他對足球的熱愛來自於法國在 1998 年 FIFA 世界盃奪冠的那一刻，這段記憶也深深影響了他的足球人生。成長過程中，Ronaldinho 和 Thierry Henry 是他最重要的啟發。
他的足球旅程並非一路順利。William 坦率分享，體重曾是他最大的挑戰之一，但他以決心面對這件事。目前他已經成功減重 10 公斤，並希望再減 10 公斤，同時也持續精進自己的教練能力。
他最自豪的足球時刻之一，是在台中世界杯中擔任法國隊隊長。這不只是責任，也代表了他的領導力與對足球的投入。
在 TCFC 的生活
William 目前最喜歡的一場 TCFC 比賽，是最近以 9–2 擊敗 Vietnam 的比賽。對他來說，這場比賽展現了球隊的信心、能量與團結。他認為球隊本賽季的目標很簡單但重要：持續學習，並彼此幫助。
談到隊友時，William 認為 Sazaki 是最努力也是最會穿搭的球員，Mavi 是隊內最佳球員也是速度最快的球員，Fayo 是最有趣的隊友，而 AR 則是技術最好的球員。
訓練與比賽日
對 William 來說，一個典型的訓練日從照顧身體開始：健康飲食、攝取足夠維他命與蛋白質，並喝很多水。當他踏上球場後，他的目標很明確——全力以赴，把個人問題留在場外，並持續改善前鋒最需要的細節。
他在訓練中最專注的是第一腳觸球與射門。比賽日他不依賴迷信，而是專注於在關鍵時刻保持心理準備。賽前他通常聽法國或美國饒舌音樂，而他的動力很簡單：進球，並對隊友留下正面的影響。
足球之外
足球之外，William 喜歡烘焙、陪伴妻子和女兒、看足球，也喜歡運動時尚。他最喜歡的食物是牛肉麵，最喜歡的俱樂部是 PSG，最喜歡的球員是 Kylian Mbappé。如果他不是足球員，他表示自己可能會成為一名運動服裝設計師。
快問快答
- 最喜歡的電影： Gladiator、The Truman Show
- 最喜歡的音樂人： 50 Cent
- 最喜歡的球場： Stade de France
- 遇過最難對付的對手： Eswatini
- 夢想踢球國家： Brazil
- 最喜歡台中的地方： 天氣
— William Hicham Lorenz