{"id":7,"date":"2026-06-29T16:11:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hapoel-kfs.org\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:11:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:11:38","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hapoel-kfs.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Classic Fan Home of Hapoel Kfar Saba<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For years, <strong>hapoel-kfs.org<\/strong> served as one of the main online addresses connected with Hapoel Kfar Saba F.C. After a period of inactivity, this historic domain has been revived as an independent fan resource and information platform dedicated to the club, its history, and its supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why hapoel-kfs.org?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This domain has long been associated with Hapoel Kfar Saba in football databases, historical records, and fan memory. While the club\u2019s official website is now hapoel-kfs.org.il, many supporters still recognise <strong>hapoel-kfs.org<\/strong> as the classic online home of the Greens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We brought this address back to create a dedicated space for fans \u2014 a place focused on the club\u2019s story, achievements, and community, while preserving the legacy of the original site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hapoel Kfar Saba at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Full Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Hapoel Kfar Saba Football Club<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Founded<\/strong><\/td><td>1928<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nickname<\/strong><\/td><td>The Greens from the Sharon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>Kfar Saba, Sharon region<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Home Ground<\/strong><\/td><td>Levita Stadium (capacity 5,800)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Current League<\/strong><\/td><td>Liga Leumit (second tier)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Owner<\/strong><\/td><td>Itzhak Shum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Supporters\u2019 Trust<\/strong><\/td><td>Halev Hayarok (\u201cThe Green Heart\u201d)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Major Honour<\/strong><\/td><td>Israeli Champion \u2013 1981\u201382<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Century in Green \u2013 Club History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Early Years and First Breakthroughs (1928\u20131970s)<\/strong><br>Hapoel Kfar Saba was founded in 1928. For decades the club competed in the lower divisions, gradually building its reputation. The first major milestone came in the <strong>1951\u201352<\/strong> season, when the team won the South Division of Liga Bet and earned promotion to the top flight. The 1950s and 1960s were characterised by a series of promotions and relegations as the club established itself as a competitive side from the Sharon region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Golden Era \u2013 1980s Championship and Cup Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The late 1970s and early 1980s marked the club\u2019s greatest period. Under manager <strong>Dror Kashtan<\/strong>, Hapoel Kfar Saba won the <strong>Israeli Championship in 1981\u201382<\/strong> \u2014 their only top-division league title to date \u2014 and lifted the <strong>Super Cup<\/strong> the same year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this successful decade the club also won the <strong>State Cup<\/strong> three times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1974\u201375<\/strong>: 1\u20130 against Beitar Jerusalem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1979\u201380<\/strong>: 4\u20131 against Maccabi Ramat Amidar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1989\u201390<\/strong>: 1\u20130 after extra time against Shimshon Tel Aviv<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These achievements remain the proudest in the club\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Survival, Administration and Comebacks (2000s\u20132020s)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The 2000s and 2010s brought significant challenges. In 2012\u201313 the club entered administration and suffered a nine-point deduction, leading to relegation to the third tier. Thanks to strong support from the <strong>Halev Hayarok<\/strong> trust and new ownership, Hapoel Kfar Saba achieved back-to-back promotions in <strong>2013\u201314<\/strong> (Liga Alef champions) and <strong>2014\u201315<\/strong> (Liga Leumit runners-up), returning to the Israeli Premier League. They were relegated again in 2017 but have since remained a stable and competitive presence in Liga Leumit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iconic Moments &amp; Key Figures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dror Kashtan<\/strong> \u2014 the manager who led the club to its only league title in 1981\u201382.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michael Winograd<\/strong> \u2014 the first American player in club history, signed in 1992.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Itzhak Shum<\/strong> \u2014 former player and manager (1983\u201385), now the club\u2019s owner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The three State Cup victories, particularly the dramatic extra-time final win in 1990.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Levita Stadium \u2013 Home of the Greens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hapoel Kfar Saba plays its home matches at <strong>Levita Stadium<\/strong> in Kfar Saba. With a capacity of 5,800, it is a classic, intimate Israeli football ground. On matchdays the stadium fills with green flags, banners, and passionate support. For generations of fans, Levita is more than just a venue \u2014 it is the emotional heart of the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Green Heart \u2013 Our Fans and Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hapoel Kfar Saba has always been a genuine community club. The supporters\u2019 trust <strong>Halev Hayarok<\/strong> (\u201cThe Green Heart\u201d) plays an active role in the life of the team. Fans have remained loyal through periods of administration, point deductions, and relegations, proving that the club\u2019s real strength lies in its people both on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hapoel Kfar Saba Today (2025\u20132026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hapoel Kfar Saba currently competes in <strong>Liga Leumit<\/strong>. In the 2024\u201325 season the team finished in <strong>7th place<\/strong>. The club continues its tradition of combining experienced Israeli players with foreign talent, maintaining the fighting identity that has defined the Greens for nearly a century under owner Itzhak Shum and the Halev Hayarok supporters\u2019 trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Follow and Support the Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Official Instagram<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hapoel_kfs\/\">@hapoel_kfs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Match tickets and club merchandise are available through the club\u2019s official channels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular updates can be found via Israeli football media and Liga Leumit coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About This Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>hapoel-kfs.org<\/strong> is an independent fan resource created to celebrate Hapoel Kfar Saba F.C. and to revive the legacy of this historic domain. It is <strong>not<\/strong> the official website of the club. Our goal is to provide accurate information, historical context, and a dedicated space for supporters who remember the classic era of following the Greens online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Classic Fan Home of Hapoel Kfar Saba For years, hapoel-kfs.org served as one of the main online addresses connected with Hapoel Kfar Saba F.C. After a period of inactivity, this historic domain has been revived as an independent fan resource and information platform dedicated to the club, its history, and its supporters. Why hapoel-kfs.org? 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