Grulla Morioka FC
| Japan J2-League | 09/10 09:00 | 35 |
[21] Grulla Morioka FC v
Mito Hollyhock
[11] 
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Japan J2-League | 09/03 10:00 | 34 |
[9] Montedio Yamagata
v
Grulla Morioka FC [21]
|
L | 4-1 | |
| Japan J2-League | 08/27 09:00 | 33 |
[21] Grulla Morioka FC v
Albirex Niigata
[2] 
|
L | 0-2 | |
| Japan J2-League | 08/20 10:00 | 32 |
[9] Oita
v
Grulla Morioka FC [20]
|
L | 3-0 | |
| Japan J2-League | 08/13 09:00 | 31 |
[19] Grulla Morioka FC v
Blaublitz Akita
[17] 
|
L | 0-1 | |
| Japan J2-League | 08/06 09:00 | 30 |
[19] Grulla Morioka FC v
Fagiano Okayama
[5] 
|
L | 1-3 | |
| Japan J2-League | 07/30 09:00 | 29 |
[1] Yokohama FC
v
Grulla Morioka FC [19]
|
W | 0-3 | |
| Japan J2-League | 07/23 09:00 | 28 |
[19] Grulla Morioka FC v
Machida Zelvia
[8] 
|
L | 1-3 | |
| Japan J2-League | 07/16 09:00 | 27 |
[19] Grulla Morioka FC v
Vegalta Sendai
[3] 
|
L | 1-5 | |
| Japan J2-League | 07/10 09:00 | 26 |
[5] V-Varen Nagasaki
v
Grulla Morioka FC [19]
|
D | 2-2 | |
| Japan J2-League | 07/06 09:00 | 25 |
[19] Grulla Morioka FC v
FC Ryukyu
[22] 
|
L | 0-1 | |
| Japan J2-League | 07/02 09:00 | 24 |
[20] Grulla Morioka FC v
Omiya Ardija
[21] 
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Japan J2-League | 06/26 09:00 | 23 |
[19] Tochigi SC
v
Grulla Morioka FC [21]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Japan Cup | 06/22 09:30 | 9 |
Grulla Morioka FC v
Avispa Fukuoka
|
L | 1-3 | |
| Japan J2-League | 06/18 09:00 | 22 |
[21] Grulla Morioka FC v
Tokushima Vortis
[16] 
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Japan J2-League | 06/15 09:00 | 16 |
[21] Grulla Morioka FC v
HK Drott
[6] 
|
D | 3-3 | |
| Japan J2-League | 06/12 09:00 | 21 |
[16] Tokyo Verdy
v
Grulla Morioka FC [21]
|
D | 2-2 | |
| Japan J2-League | 06/05 09:00 | 20 |
[22] Grulla Morioka FC v
Ventforet Kofu
[11] 
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Japan Cup | 06/01 10:00 | 8 |
Machida Zelvia
v
Grulla Morioka FC
|
W | 1-3 | |
| Japan J2-League | 05/29 10:00 | 19 |
[12] Zweigen Kanazawa
v
Grulla Morioka FC [22]
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Japan J2-League | 05/25 09:00 | 18 |
[22] Grulla Morioka FC v
Yokohama FC
[3]
|
L | 1-3 | |
| Japan J2-League | 05/21 07:00 | 17 |
[18] Marco Pairetti
v
Grulla Morioka FC [21]
|
L | 3-0 | |
| Japan J2-League | 05/18 10:00 | 15 |
[20] Omiya Ardija
v
Grulla Morioka FC [22]
|
W | 0-1 | |
| Japan J2-League | 05/14 04:00 | 16 |
Grulla Morioka FC v
Montedio Yamagata
|
- | Postponed | |
| Japan J2-League | 05/08 04:00 | 15 |
[20] Omiya Ardija
v
Grulla Morioka FC [21]
|
- | Postponed | |
| Japan J2-League | 05/04 04:00 | 14 |
[21] Grulla Morioka FC v
V-Varen Nagasaki
[14]
|
L | 0-4 | |
| Japan J2-League | 05/01 04:00 | 13 |
[20] Grulla Morioka FC v
Roasso Kumamoto
[17] 
|
L | 1-2 | |
| Japan J2-League | 04/27 10:00 | 12 |
[4] Albirex Niigata
v
Grulla Morioka FC [20]
|
L | 2-0 | |
| Japan J2-League | 04/20 10:00 | 11 |
[16] Gigounon/Huta Galung
v
Grulla Morioka FC [18]
|
L | 5-0 | |
| Japan J2-League | 04/16 04:00 | 10 |
[15] Grulla Morioka FC v
Oita
[9]
|
L | 1-2 |
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 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 in 20th and last place after drawing 1-1 against Zweigen Kanazawa playing away from home and possibility relegation to JFL for the first time in history from the 2025 season. On 17 November, relegation to JFL was confirmed for Iwate after Tochigi City FC secured promotion automatically to J3 League for the first time in their history.
Competing in the J3 League, the third tier of Japanese football, Grulla Morioka is known for its passionate fan base and vibrant matchday atmosphere. The team's colors, typically a striking combination of blue and white, represent the spirit and determination of the players and supporters alike.
Grulla Morioka FC emphasizes youth development and community engagement, often hosting events and programs to inspire the next generation of soccer players. The club's home matches are held at the Morioka Sports Park Stadium, where fans gather to cheer on their team, creating an electric environment that showcases the love for soccer in the region.
With a commitment to excellence on and off the pitch, Grulla Morioka FC continues to strive for success, aiming to climb the ranks of Japanese football while fostering a strong sense of community and sportsmanship.