culminated in them reaching the play-offs at the end of 1998 season when they drew 0–0 and 1–1 against FC HIFK. However they missed out on promotion on away goals. Disaster was soon to follow as in 1999 HPS abandoned their place in the Kakkonen because of economic difficulties and had no option but to reform in 2000 at the lowest level in the Seiska (Seventh Division). However, in the last 10 years the club have seen 5 promotions and 1 relegation and they are now competing again in the Kolmonen. European campaigns HPS men have played in Europe on two occasions, the first time being in the European Cup in the 1958–59 season and the second time being in the Cup Winners' Cup in the 1963–64 season. Divisional movements since 1930 Top Level (28 seasons): 1930–42, 1945–49, 1956–64 Second Level (18 seasons): 1943/44, 1950–55, 1965–70, 1972, 1974–76, 1983 Third Level (13 seasons): 1971, 1973, 1977–82, 1984, 1988–89, 1997–98 Fourth level (19 seasons): 1985–87, 1990, 1992–93, 1995–96, 2009–19 Fifth Level (5 seasons): 1991, 1994, 2005, 2007–08 Sixth Level (2 seasons): 2004, 2006 Seventh Level (1 season): 2003 Eight Level (3 seasons): 2000–02 Season to season 26 seasons in Veikkausliiga 18 seasons in Ykkönen 12 seasons in Kakkonen 19 seasons in Kolmonen 5 seasons in Nelonen 2 seasons in Vitonen 1 season in Kutonen 3 seasons in Seiska Junior Football The club has a thriving youth section running a large number of teams with around 700 players. Junior coaching is seen as the key to creating a sound foundation for the development of the club in the future. HPS's mission is to be a local club serving the Pakila-Paloheinä-Torpparimäki and Oulunkylä-Maunula areas by offering soccer as a hobby for children and youngsters. Educational values, teamwork and consideration of others are key aspects that are delivered. Current season Women For the season 2018 the representative team of HPS, HPS women's I, competes in the Naisten Ykkönen, in the second highest national level. Current women's Squad Current season men For the 2014 season HPS men compete in Section 1 (Lohko 1) of the Kolmonen administered by the Helsinki SPL and Uusimaa SPL. This is the fourth highest tier in the Finnish football system. HPS/2 men are participating in Section 1 (Lohko 1) of the Nelonen administered by the Helsinki SPL. HPS/Jägers are participating in Section 3 (Lohko 3) of the Kutonen administered by