Ehime FC
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Wikipedia - Ehime FC
Ehime Football Club (愛媛フットボールクラブ, Ehime Futtobōrukurabu) commonly known as Ehime FC (愛媛FC, Ehime Efu Shī) is a professional football club based in Matsuyama, the capital city of Ehime Prefecture of Japan. The club currently compete in J2 League, the second tier of Japanese professional football. They returned to J2 League in 2024, following promotion as third-tier league champions of 2023.
History
The club was founded in 1970 as Matsuyama Soccer Club and renamed itself as Ehime Football Club in 1995. For many years it competed in the regional and prefectural league, as Matsuyama was represented in the Japan Soccer League by the local club belonging to the Teijin company.
Ehime F.C. was promoted to the Japan Football League in 2003. After winning the JFL in 2005 season, Ehime spent 16 seasons in the J2 League before being relegated to the J3 League at the end of the 2021 season.
On 28 November 2007, Ehime pulled off a major shock by consigning the Urawa Red Diamonds, the AFC Champions League 2007 winners, to a fourth-round exit from the Emperor's Cup courtesy of a 2–0 win on Urawa's home soil, Urawa Komaba Stadium.
On 11 November 2023, after two years absence from Japanese second division, Ehime FC officially returned to J2 League for 2024 season. They were promoted as J3 League champions of 2023 season with a narrow 1-0 win against their local rivals, FC Imabari on the matchweek 35, with Riki Matsuda scored the only goal of the match.
Ehime FC was founded in 1970 and has since established itself as a competitive force in Japanese soccer. The team's colors are blue and white, and they play their home matches at the Ningineer Stadium.
Known for their strong work ethic and team spirit, Ehime FC has a loyal fan base that supports them both at home and away matches. The team has a reputation for developing young talent and providing opportunities for local players to showcase their skills on a national stage.
Ehime FC continues to strive for success in the J2 League and aims to one day compete in the top tier of Japanese football, the J1 League. With a dedicated coaching staff and talented roster of players, the team is poised to make a mark in the world of Japanese soccer.