Haka has historically had close ties with the paper industry in the Valkeakoski area, and is still sponsored by UPM Kymmene.

[2] Goalkeeping legend Olli Huttunen succeeded Armstrong as coach in 2002, and led the club to the championship (2004) and two cups (2002 and 2005).

In subsequent years the club's financial situation deteriorated on two occasions, like many other small market teams in Veikkausliiga.

These times of financial struggles saw the club move from perennial championship challengers to a team usually poised for relegation.

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