FC Kagura Shimane
Wikipedia - FC Kagura Shimane
FC Kagura Shimane (FC神楽しまね, Efu Sī Kagura Shimane) was a football club based in Matsue, which is located in Shimane Prefecture in Japan. They last played in the Japan Football League, the Japanese fourth tier of football, until 2022.
History
FC Kagura Shimane was founded as Matsue City FC on the basis of a precedent team, which already was playing in Chūgoku Soccer League, Vorador Matsue. In 2011, the new-born club started their new activities to join Japanese professional football as soon as they could. An NPO corporation was made to manage the club and push towards J. League, while winning twice the Chūgoku Soccer League.
They also featured eight times in the Emperor's Cup, getting past the 1st round in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2020.
The team's name was changed from Matsue City FC (松江シティフットボールクラブ, Matsue Shiti Futtobōru Kurabu) to FC Kagura Shimane on February 1, 2022.
The club withdrew from the JFL on 23 January 2023, just a few days after the league schedule was released. Unpaid wages and intern turmoil led to many players leaving the club, with the situation being made public by themselves. On 14 March 2023, after their parent company "Matsue City FC KK" was filed by bankruptcy, the club officially dissolved.
FC Kagura Shimane is known for its fast-paced and dynamic style of play, with a focus on quick passing and attacking football. The team's colors are red and white, symbolizing passion and unity.
The team has a loyal fan base that passionately supports them at every match, creating an electric atmosphere in the stadium. FC Kagura Shimane has a strong sense of community and pride in representing the Shimane region on the national stage.
With a talented roster of players and a dedicated coaching staff, FC Kagura Shimane continues to strive for success and aims to compete at the highest level of Japanese soccer.