# ADO Den Haag operational and sporting challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ado-den-haag-operational-and-sporting-challenges > Updated: 2026-08-21T12:45:54.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. ADO Den Haag has encountered various operational and sporting challenges during the early part of the season. Following an incident where the team’s lineup for a match against AZ was leaked online, the club decided to hold final training sessions behind closed doors to maintain confidentiality. Additionally, the club has dealt with property damage near its training grounds, where footballs kicked over perimeter fences have smashed car windows, prompting discussions regarding increased safety measures. On the pitch, the team has struggled with early season losses to FC Groningen and AZ, including a 1-0 defeat to Go Ahead Eagles. The squad has also seen personnel changes, such as striker Mike van Duinen joining VV Katwijk. Administratively, the club has implemented a 75 percent increase in match-day parking prices to account for inflation and has reported difficulties managing fans attempting to use incorrect data to bypass away-match status restrictions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: ADO Den Haag faces squad changes, price hikes, and fan status issues ADO Den Haag faces various updates including Mike van Duinen's move to VV Katwijk, a 75 percent increase in parking fees, and administrative challenges regarding fan away-match status applications. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ado-den-haag-faces-squad-changes-price-hikes-and-fan-status-issues ### 2026-08-14: ADO Den Haag to hold closed training sessions following lineup leaks ADO Den Haag will hold pre-match training sessions behind closed doors following lineup leaks, while also considering safety measures to prevent training balls from smashing nearby parked cars. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ado-den-haag-to-hold-closed-training-sessions-following-lineup-leaks --- Cite as: ADO Den Haag operational and sporting challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ado-den-haag-operational-and-sporting-challenges