Kochi United SC set sail for the promotion to JFL

KOCHI U TORASTAR F.C. and IGOSSO Kochi in Shikoku Regional League unveiled to merge into a single club. Last season, both club finished in the league at second and third respectively.


Currently, Kochi prefecture is the only one where there is no J league club in Shikoku region, therefore, in order to make a breakthrough, both clubs agreed to establish a new club called Kochi United SC.


It seems that the new club are going to have more supports from municipal corporation, sponsors and fans so that Kochi United SC are highly expected to move up to JFL this year.


In 2016 season, the club is likely to run a dead heat with the rival, FC Imabari, which won the championship in the league last season.