Kochi United SC, historic achievement! Birth of Kochi Prefecture's First J League Team

On December 7, 2024, Kochi United SC won Y.S.C. Yokohama 2-0 in the JFL and J3 replacement match held at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium, making it the first J3 entry in the club history. As a result, Kochi Prefecture's first J League team was born, and the whole prefecture is filled with joy.

The stage of the enthusiastic battle (JFL/J3 replacement game)

The stage of the replacement battle took place in a harsh environment at Away. The enemy territory was filled with enthusiastic supporters of the opponent team, and the whole stadium was wrapped in an overwhelming away mood, and the players fought calmly and bravely.

In the game, a fierce battle took place from the beginning. In the first half of the 7th minute, Seiki Shinya put his head on the cross from the right side and took the first goal. The supporters of Kochi United SC who rushed from Kochi also cheered loudly.

In addition, in the latter half of the additional time, Yuaki Uchida made an additional point, ensuring J3 entry! !

There were many dangerous scenes, but the GK and the DF team worked out to prevent the opponent's onslaught, and time up with 2-0.

At the moment of joy, the players embraced each other and shared the joy of entering the J3 with tears.

Challenge as a community-based club

Founded in 2014, Kochi United SC has been aiming to develop local soccer culture with the philosophy of "shaping Kochi love for Kochi for my favorite Kochi".

At first, the journey to J3 entry was never flat, and the difficult season continued. However, players, staff and supporters worked together to build trust as a community-based club.

In particular, strengthen community ties through football through cooperation with local schools and companies and active participation in local events.

In addition, we focused on measures to improve the watching experience at the stadium and training young players who will lead the next generation.

History of the historic season

The 2024 season was truly anchored in history.

He showed a stable performance with 7 consecutive victories without losing from the opening, and in the middle of the season he won the JFL championship. The formation of a well-balanced team on both sides of the offensive and defense was successful, and it won a dramatic victory in many games.

In particular, Captain Daichi Kobayashi demonstrated leadership, and the attack centered on Ace Atsushi Sasaki, and the struggle of a solid defense team supported the team.

From the middle onward, there were times when it was difficult to win due to the pressure of entering the J3, but we managed to step on, finish the JFL in second place, and win the J3 entry through a hot battle in the replacement game.

Significance of J League entry and future

This entry into the J League has a great significance for Kochi Prefecture as a whole. It is expected that the local economy will be revitalized, sports culture will be further spread, and dreams and hopes for young people will be expected.

In addition, we hope that watching games at home games will be a new tourism resource and a great opportunity to spread the appeal of Kochi nationwide.

The battle for Kochi United SC in the J League has just begun. Let's continue to watch the progress of the team and build history together!

※We are unifying the fact that the JFL team has become a J League team with entry.
　(People generally say promotion to the J League.)