HCM City FC President Nguyen Huu Thang said all club staff from management to players have agreed to reduce their monthly salaries to during the COVID-19 outbreak.

HCM City FC will play away in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup on Tuesday in a Group F match originally slated to be held at City's home, continuing their long road trip.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) and HCM City FC both made winning starts to the 2020 V.League 1 season on Friday.

Having started the 2020 season in blistering form, HCM City FC midfielder and captain Tran Phi Son is targeting a return to the Vietnam national team.

HCM City are hoping to sign international midfielder Lee Nguyen for their V.League campaign next year.

The 2020 football season in Vietnam will kick off on February 7 with the Super Cup between V.League 1 and National Cup champions Hanoi FC and league runners-up HCM City FC.

After facing a relegation battle last season, HCM City FC now lead the V.League 1, largely thanks to South Korean coach Chung Hae-soung.

 VietNamNet Bridge – In an attempt to improve for the next V.League 1 season, HCM City FC have released 13 players and are set to sign some new faces.