Kaohsiung Attackers FC (TPE)
Kaohsiung Attackers FC will be following the illustrious footsteps of Hualien Women's Football Team and Taichung Blue Whale Women's Football Team in representing Chinese Taipei on the continental stage.

Attackers won the domestic league in 2024, their first title since making their debut in 2016 with Spanish head coach Jose Trujillo at the helm.

Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)
The history books will enter a new record with Naegohyang Women's FC to be the first women's club side from DPR Korea to compete in an AFC competition.

Two-time domestic league champions, Naegohyang are powered by stars from the DPR Korea side that qualified for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with forward Kim Kyong Yong - who scored seven goals in their successful campaign - and defender Ri Myong Gum leading their charge.

Master FC (LAO)
Another club set to make their first bow on the continental stage, Master FC will be the second women's club from Laos to participate in the Preliminary Stage following Young Elephants FC's involvement last year.

The Vientiane-based club won the domestic title for the first time in 2024 and they have experienced defender Sara Hayduchok in their ranks with the American having turned out for Singapore's Lion City Sailors FC at the same stage last season.

RTC FC (BHU)
RTC FC will be making their second straight Preliminary Stage appearance after competing against Bam Khatoon FC of Islamic Republic of Iran and Hong Kong, China's Kitchee SC in the inaugural AFC Women's Champions League.

The Bhutan side won their domestic league title in 2024 with a perfect run of 10 wins and have been bolstered by a clutch of Bangladesh players - including Shamsunnahar, Afeida Khandaker and Shaheda Ripa.

Photo: Master FC