Japan J2-League 07/12 09:00 23 Iwaki SC v V-Varen Nagasaki - View
Japan FA Cup 07/16 10:00 9 Kashima Antlers v V-Varen Nagasaki - View
Japan J2-League 08/02 09:00 24 V-Varen Nagasaki v Vegalta Sendai - View
Japan J2-League 08/09 09:00 25 V-Varen Nagasaki v Consadole Sapporo - View
Japan J2-League 08/17 10:00 26 Moldova U21 v V-Varen Nagasaki - View
Japan J2-League 08/24 09:00 27 V-Varen Nagasaki v Renofa Yamaguchi - View
Japan J2-League 08/31 09:00 28 V-Varen Nagasaki v Fujieda MYFC - View
Japan J2-League 09/13 09:00 29 Omiya Ardija v V-Varen Nagasaki - View
Japan J2-League 09/20 09:00 30 V-Varen Nagasaki v Kataller Toyama - View
Japan J2-League 09/28 09:00 31 Blaublitz Akita v V-Varen Nagasaki - View
Japan J2-League 10/04 09:00 32 JEF Utd Chiba v V-Varen Nagasaki - View
Japan J2-League 10/18 09:00 33 V-Varen Nagasaki v Ventforet Kofu - View
Japan J2-League 10/25 09:00 34 V-Varen Nagasaki v FC Imabari - View
Japan J2-League 11/02 09:00 35 Jubilo Iwata v V-Varen Nagasaki - View
Japan J2-League 11/08 09:00 36 Ehime FC v V-Varen Nagasaki - View
Japan J2-League 11/23 09:00 37 V-Varen Nagasaki v Mito Hollyhock - View
Japan J2-League 11/29 09:00 38 Tokushima Vortis v V-Varen Nagasaki - View

Wikipedia - V-Varen Nagasaki

V-Varen Nagasaki (V・ファーレン長崎, Bi Fāren Nagasaki) is a Japanese football club based in Nagasaki, Capital of Nagasaki Prefecture. They currently play in J2 League, the Japanese second tier professional in football league.

History

The club was established in 1985 as Ariake SC until the club decided to merge with Kunimi FC in 2004. The merger led the club to adopt the new name V-Varen Nagasaki in 2005, which has been used ever since.

V-Varen Nagasaki, since 2006, had been contending for the Kyūshū Soccer League championship and thus a place in the Japan Football League, but they only won it in November 2008, as second place in the Regional League promotion series.

In January 2009, they applied for J. League Associate Membership and their application was accepted at the J. League board meeting in February. In 2012, they won the Japan Football League title and thus promotion to the J. League Division 2. Five years later they won promotion to the J1 League for the first time after finishing runners-up in the 2017 season.

J. League: 2013 –

In preparation for the club's first season in the J. League Division 2 the club hired local-born Takuya Takagi as their coach for the season. On 3 March 2013 V-Varen Nagasaki played in their first ever J. League Division 2 match against Fagiano Okayama at the Kanko Stadium in Okayama in which the club drew the match 1–1 with Kōichi Satō scoring the first J. League Division 2 goal for V-Varen Nagasaki in the 25th minute. The club then played their first home match in the J. League Division 2 on 10 March 2013 at the Nagasaki Athletic Stadium against former J. League champions Gamba Osaka in which V-Varen Nagasaki lost 3–1 in front of a huge crowd of 18,153.

The club gained promotion into the J. League Division 2 in 2012 for the first time in their history after finishing as the champions in the 2012 Japan Football League and hired Nagasaki native Takuya Takagi to coach the club for the 2013 season.

On 11 November 2017, the club clinched promotion to the J1 League for the first time in their history after a 3–1 home win over Kamatamare Sanuki.

Financial troubles

After facing dire financial difficulties, on 8 March 2017 the club was purchased by Japanet Holdings, the parent company of Japanese television shopping giant Japanet Takata Co., Ltd., becoming a fully owned subsidiary. Japanet have invested significant sums into the club, securing promotion to the top tier of Japanese football and publishing plans to build a new football-specific stadium on the former site of Mitsubishi's Nagasaki shipbuilding operations, opening in 2023.

V-Varen Nagasaki is a professional soccer team based in Nagasaki, Japan. Founded in 2004, the club has quickly established itself as a competitive force in Japanese football. The team's name, "V-Varen," combines the letter "V" for victory and "Varen," which is derived from the Dutch word for "to sail," symbolizing the club's ambition to navigate towards success.

Competing in the J2 League, the second tier of Japanese football, V-Varen Nagasaki has garnered a passionate fan base that supports the team at their home ground, Transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki. The stadium, with a capacity of over 20,000, provides an electric atmosphere during match days, showcasing the vibrant culture and spirit of the region.

V-Varen Nagasaki is known for its distinctive blue and white colors, which represent the sea and sky of Nagasaki. The team's crest features elements that reflect the local heritage and the club's aspirations. Over the years, V-Varen has developed a reputation for nurturing young talent and promoting an attacking style of play, making their matches exciting to watch.

The club's commitment to community engagement and youth development is evident through various outreach programs and partnerships with local schools. V-Varen Nagasaki not only aims for success on the pitch but also strives to be a positive force in the Nagasaki community, embodying the spirit of teamwork, perseverance, and pride.