The Cheetahs have established themselves as a competitive force in Singapore football, with their breakthrough coming in the 2022 Singapore Cup when they defeated defending champions Tampines Rovers 3-2 to lift their first major silverware.
Backed by the Hougang HOOLS, the club has also gained experience on the continental stage through the AFC Cup, while this season’s squad includes players with links to one of the world’s best academies. With a growing identity and a mix of experience and youth, the Cheetahs will be looking to build on the progress of recent seasons.
Hougang United Football Club was founded as Marine Castle United Football Club, which was formed by Newcastle United fans in the Marine Parade area.
The club has gone through a few mergers and name changers, with it being named Hougang United Football Club in 2011 after an improvement in their financial status.
The club has a group of supporters known as The HOOLS (Hougang Only One Love). The club also had its fair share of marquee players in the earlier days, like Grant Holt (formerly Norwich City), Michael Currie (formerly Queens Park Rangers), and Kim See-man (former South Korea youth international).
