Grulla Morioka FC
| Japan J3-League | 09/12 04:00 | 15 |
[14] Grulla Morioka FC v
YSCC
[16] 
|
L | 1-3 | |
| Japan J3-League | 09/06 06:00 | 14 |
[16] Grulla Morioka FC v
Gainare Tottori
[3] 
|
W | 2-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 09/03 08:00 | 13 |
[10] Kagoshima United
v
Grulla Morioka FC [16]
|
L | 1-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 08/29 06:00 | 12 |
[13] Grulla Morioka FC v
FC Imabari
[9] 
|
L | 0-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 08/22 10:00 | 11 |
[3] Roasso Kumamoto
v
Grulla Morioka FC [13]
|
L | 3-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 08/16 06:00 | 10 |
[13] Grulla Morioka FC v
Nagano Parceiro
[5] 
|
L | 1-4 | |
| Japan J3-League | 08/08 09:00 | 9 |
[5] FC Gifu
v
Grulla Morioka FC [12]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 08/02 06:00 | 8 |
[14] Grulla Morioka FC v
Cerezo Osaka U23
[16] 
|
W | 3-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 07/29 07:00 | 7 |
[7] Azul Claro Numazu
v
Grulla Morioka FC [17]
|
W | 1-2 | |
| Japan J3-League | 07/25 08:00 | 6 |
[5] Sagamihara
v
Grulla Morioka FC [18]
|
W | 0-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 07/19 06:00 | 5 |
[18] Grulla Morioka FC v
Kataller Toyama
[13] 
|
L | 1-4 | |
| Japan J3-League | 07/15 06:00 | 4 |
[18] Grulla Morioka FC v
Fujieda MYFC
[12] 
|
L | 1-3 | |
| Japan J3-League | 07/11 06:00 | 3 |
[10] Fukushima Utd
v
Grulla Morioka FC [19]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 07/05 04:00 | 2 |
[18] Vanraure Hachinohe
v
Grulla Morioka FC [19]
|
L | 2-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 06/27 06:00 | 1 |
Grulla Morioka FC v
Blaublitz Akita
|
L | 0-4 | |
| Japan J3-League | 12/08 04:00 | 34 |
[18] Grulla Morioka FC v
Kamatamare Sanuki
[13] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 12/01 05:00 | 33 |
[3] Thespa Kusatsu
v
Grulla Morioka FC [18]
|
L | 1-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 11/24 05:00 | 32 |
[18] Grulla Morioka FC v
Nagano Parceiro
[11]
|
L | 1-2 | |
| Japan J3-League | 11/17 10:00 | 31 |
[4] Roasso Kumamoto
v
Grulla Morioka FC [18]
|
L | 2-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 11/09 04:00 | 30 |
[18] Grulla Morioka FC v
Gamba Osaka U23
[11] 
|
D | 3-3 | |
| Japan J3-League | 11/03 05:00 | 29 |
[8] Cerezo Osaka U23
v
Grulla Morioka FC [18]
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 10/27 04:00 | 28 |
[18] Grulla Morioka FC v
Gainare Tottori
[6]
|
L | 1-2 | |
| Japan J3-League | 10/20 04:00 | 27 |
[16] YSCC
v
Grulla Morioka FC [17]
|
L | 3-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 10/13 05:00 | 26 |
Giravanz Kitakyushu
v
Grulla Morioka FC
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 10/05 03:00 | 25 |
[17] Grulla Morioka FC v
Vanraure Hachinohe
[10]
|
L | 0-2 | |
| Japan J3-League | 09/29 04:00 | 24 |
[10] Fukushima Utd
v
Grulla Morioka FC [17]
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 09/15 05:00 | 23 |
[6] Kataller Toyama
v
Grulla Morioka FC [16]
|
L | 5-0 | |
| Japan J3-League | 09/07 08:00 | 22 |
[2] Fujieda MYFC
v
Grulla Morioka FC [16]
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 08/31 06:00 | 21 |
[16] Grulla Morioka FC v
FC Tokyo U23
[17] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Japan J3-League | 08/18 06:00 | 13 |
[16] Grulla Morioka FC v
Fukushima Utd
[7]
|
W | 2-0 |
Wikipedia - Iwate Grulla Morioka
Iwate Grulla Morioka (いわてグルージャ盛岡, Iwate Gurūja Morioka) is a Japanese association football club based in Morioka, capital of Iwate Prefecture. They set to play in Japan Football League from 2025, the Japanese fourth tier of semi-professional football after relegation from J3 League in 2024.
History
Initially known as Villanova Morioka (ヴィラノーバ盛岡, Viranōba Morioka), the team was organised by alumni of Morioka Commercial High School and Morioka Chuo High School in 2000.
In 2003, a nonprofit organisation Association of Setting Up a J. League Team in Morioka (Jリーグチームを盛岡に作る会, J Rīgu chīmu wo Morioka ni tsukuru kai) was founded, and the team was reorganised and changed their name to Grulla Morioka (グルージャ盛岡) in February 2004 with the intention of achieving promotion to the J. League by 2008.
Under the new organisation, former JEF United and Oita Trinita player Shinichi Muto was invited to coach and captain the team with the company of players from the defunct Villanova Morioka and from J2 league. They played their first match on May 9, 2004, and it could be seen as an introduction to the local press beforehand. They won the Tohoku Soccer League second division in 2004 and therefore promotion to the first division for the 2005 season. In 2005 season, they won their first of six league championships, which they shared with TDK S.C.
In 2013 they won the Regional Promotion Series and were promoted directly to the newly formed J3 League, skipping the Japan Football League which became the new fourth tier.
From the 2019 season, the club has adopted the new name as "Iwate Grulla Morioka". In 2021 they earned promotion to the J2 League as J3 runners-up and made their debut in the second tier in 2022.
On 28 October 2022, Iwate Grulla Morioka acquired the J1 License, meaning that from the 2022 season, they can now be promoted to the J1 League if the club finishes in J2's Top 2.
The team played in the inaugural season of J3 League in 2014 after winning the Tohoku Soccer League, one of the Japanese Regional Leagues, in 2013. Iwate played in the J3 until 2021, when was promoted to the J2 for the 2022 season.
Downfall to Third and Fourth tier in two years
After just one season in the second division, the club were relegated back to the J3 after finishing in 22nd and last place in the league with a total of thirty-four points.
On 3 November 2024, Iwate finished last position after draw 1-1 against Zweigen Kanazawa on away game and possibility relegation to JFL for the first time in history from 2025. On 17 November at same year, relegation to JFL was confirmed by Iwate after Tochigi City FC secure promotion automatic to J3 League for the first time in history.
The team's colors are green and white, and their mascot is a crane, symbolizing longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture. Grulla Morioka FC has a reputation for playing an exciting and attacking style of football, with a focus on developing young talent and promoting local players.
The team's home matches are played at the Iwagin Stadium, a modern and well-equipped venue that can hold up to 5,000 spectators. Grulla Morioka FC has a strong rivalry with other local teams in the region, adding an extra level of intensity to their matches.
Overall, Grulla Morioka FC is a respected and competitive team in Japanese football, with a rich history and a bright future ahead.