Hapoel Kiryat Yam
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- SC Kiryat Yam
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- Israel Liga Alef North 30 Israel Liga Bet North 27 Israel Cup 2
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Wikipedia - Hapoel Kiryat Yam F.C.
Sport Football Club Hapoel Kiryat Yam (Hebrew: מועדון ספורט כדורגל הפועל קרית ים), or simply Hapoel Kiryat Yam (Hebrew: הפועל קרית ים), was an Israeli football club based in Kiryat Yam.
History
A previous club named Hapoel Kiryat Yam was founded in 1964, and in its prime, played thirteen seasons in Liga Bet, then the third tier of Israeli football (the fourth tier since 1976), from the 1968–69 season to the 1980–81 season, in which the club was relegated to Liga Gimel.
Another club, named Sport Club Kiryat Yam, or simply F.C. Kiryat Yam, was founded in 2008 and was in existence for only three seasons, until the end of the 2010–11 season, while playing in Liga Gimel.
The current club was founded at the summer of 2014 as Sport Club Kiryat Yam, and registered at the Israel Football Association for the 2014–15 season in Liga Gimel as Sport Football Club Hapoel Kiryat Yam.
The team's colors are red and white, and they play their home matches at the Kiryat Yam Municipal Stadium, which has a capacity of 3,000 spectators. Hapoel Kiryat Yam has a passionate fan base that supports the team through thick and thin.
The club has a strong youth development program and has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for top Israeli clubs and even represent the national team. Hapoel Kiryat Yam is known for its attacking style of play and never-say-die attitude on the pitch.
Overall, Hapoel Kiryat Yam is a respected and competitive team in Israeli football, with a proud tradition and a bright future ahead.