Kagoshima United
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- Kagoshima Utd
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- Japan J3-League 227 Japan J2-League 80 Japan Cup 9 Japan FA Cup 3 Japan J-League Cup 2
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| Japan J-League Cup | 04/17 10:00 | 8 |
Kagoshima United
v
Tokyo Verdy
|
L | 0-1 | |
| Japan J2-League | 04/13 07:00 | 10 |
[7] Ehime FC
v
Kagoshima United
[16]
|
D | 2-2 | |
| Japan J2-League | 04/07 05:00 | 9 |
[14] Montedio Yamagata
v
Kagoshima United
[16]
|
L | 2-0 | |
| Japan J2-League | 04/03 10:00 | 8 |
[14] Kagoshima United
v
Ventforet Kofu
[6] 
|
L | 0-1 | |
| Japan J2-League | 03/30 05:00 | 7 |
[18] Mito Hollyhock
v
Kagoshima United
[16]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Japan J2-League | 03/24 05:00 | 6 |
[11] Kagoshima United
v
Yokohama FC
[8] 
|
L | 0-4 | |
| Japan J2-League | 03/20 05:00 | 5 |
[13] Oita
v
Kagoshima United
[7]
|
L | 3-0 | |
| Japan J2-League | 03/16 06:00 | 4 |
[13] Kagoshima United
v
JEF Utd Chiba
[3] 
|
W | 4-2 | |
| Japan J2-League | 03/09 05:00 | 3 |
[15] Iwaki SC
v
Kagoshima United
[6]
|
L | 3-1 | |
| Japan J-League Cup | 03/06 10:00 | 7 |
Kagoshima United
v
JEF Utd Chiba
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Japan J2-League | 03/02 06:05 | 2 |
[7] Kagoshima United
v
Tokushima Vortis
[20] 
|
W | 2-1 | |
| Japan J2-League | 02/25 05:00 | 1 |
[6] Thespa Gunma
v
Kagoshima United
[6]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| World Club Friendlies | 02/03 04:00 | - |
Kagoshima United
v
Jubilo Iwata
|
L | 0-4 | |
| Japan J3-League | 12/02 05:00 | 38 |
[5] Gainare Tottori
v
Kagoshima United
[2]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 11/26 04:05 | 37 |
[2] Kagoshima United
v
Azul Claro Numazu
[11] 
|
W | 2-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 11/19 04:00 | 36 |
[10] FC Imabari
v
Kagoshima United
[2]
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 11/11 08:00 | 35 |
[17] FC Ryukyu
v
Kagoshima United
[2]
|
L | 2-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 11/05 04:00 | 34 |
[2] Kagoshima United
v
Nara Club
[11] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 10/29 04:00 | 33 |
[14] Fukushima Utd
v
Kagoshima United
[2]
|
W | 0-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 10/22 08:00 | 32 |
[3] Kagoshima United
v
Grulla Morioka FC
[13] 
|
W | 3-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 10/15 05:00 | 31 |
[12] Vanraure Hachinohe
v
Kagoshima United
[2]
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 10/05 10:00 | 30 |
[5] FC Osaka
v
Kagoshima United
[2]
|
W | 2-3 | |
| Japan J3-League | 10/01 08:00 | 29 |
[3] Kagoshima United
v
YSCC
[15] 
|
W | 3-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 09/23 09:00 | 28 |
[1] Ehime FC
v
Kagoshima United
[3]
|
W | 0-2 | |
| Japan J3-League | 09/16 10:00 | 27 |
[3] Kagoshima United
v
Kamatamare Sanuki
[12] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 09/09 09:00 | 26 |
[19] Sagamihara
v
Kagoshima United
[7]
|
W | 0-3 | |
| Japan J3-League | 09/02 10:00 | 25 |
[7] Kagoshima United
v
FC Gifu
[4] 
|
W | 2-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 08/26 09:00 | 24 |
[20] Giravanz Kitakyushu
v
Kagoshima United
[6]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 08/19 10:00 | 23 |
[4] Kagoshima United
v
Matsumoto Y FC
[12] 
|
L | 0-2 | |
| Japan J3-League | 08/13 10:00 | 22 |
[3] Kagoshima United
v
Nagano Parceiro
[15] 
|
L | 1-2 |
Wikipedia - Kagoshima United FC
Kagoshima United FC (鹿児島ユナイテッドFC, Kagoshima Yunaiteddo Efushī) is a Japanese professional football club based in Kagoshima, Capital of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. That was formed from the merger of Volca Kagoshima and FC Kagoshima. Both clubs played in the Kyushu Soccer League before the merger. Their top team set play in the J2 League from 2024, Japanese second tier of professional league football. After promotion from J3 in 2023. Their secondary team plays in the Kagoshima Prefectural League as Kagoshima United FC SECOND.
History
Origins (1959–2013)
Volca Kagoshima was established in 1959 as Kagoshima Teachers' Soccer Club. The club was a founding member of the Kyushu Soccer League in 1973. Since the league's inception, the club had always played in this league and never be relegated to the Prefectural Leagues until the merge with FC Kagoshima in 2014. They advanced to the Regional League promotion series five times, but never succeeded to promote to the upper tier, Japan Football League, known as the highest level for amateur club football in the country. The club changed the name from Kagoshima Teachers to Volca Kagoshima in 1995.
FC Kagoshima was established in 1994 as an affiliated club of the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya. They were promoted to the Kyushu Soccer League as early as 2004 and changed the name to Osumi NIFS United FC.
Both of Volca and NIFS have been seeking the way to promote to the JFL separately. The idea of a merged club of Volca and FC Kagoshima (renamed from NIFS in 2010) had been discussed by the Kagoshima Prefectural Football Association as early as 2012, however, it was failed to reach an agreement at that time. Although Volca and FC Kagoshima had applied for J.League Associate Membership separately, both sides restarted their talk about the merger, then finally agreed with merging their clubs to aim promotion to the J.League, in response of the advisory by the J.League organization. As both clubs had advanced to the final round of the Regional League promotion series in 2013, the merged club earned the promotion to the JFL of 2014.
Kagoshima United (2014–)
The two clubs, Volca Kagoshima and FC Kagoshima, were merged in 2014 to form Kagoshima United. In November 2015, after finishing promotion zone in 2015, they received J.League license to participate in the J3 League.
In 2018, Kagoshima United was promoted to the J2 League for the first time in history from 2019 after five years at the J3.
In 2019, Kagoshima United was instantly relegated back to the J3, after a 21st place finish in their J3 debut season.
On 2 December 2023, Kagoshima United secure promotion to J2 League from 2024 after draw against Gainare Tottori 1–1 and back to second tier after 4 years since 2019.
Kagoshima United was founded in 2014 and has quickly established itself as a competitive force in Japanese soccer. The team's colors are red and white, and they are known for their passionate fan base and exciting style of play.
The players of Kagoshima United are a mix of talented young prospects and experienced veterans, all working together to achieve success on the field. The team is known for their strong work ethic, teamwork, and dedication to the sport.
Kagoshima United plays their home matches at the Kagoshima Kamoike Stadium, which has a capacity of 19,934 spectators. The stadium provides a vibrant atmosphere for fans to come together and support their team.
Overall, Kagoshima United is a respected and competitive team in Japanese soccer, with a bright future ahead of them. Their commitment to excellence and passion for the game make them a team to watch in the J3 League.