Kashiwa Reysol

1. 1940

   Founded as Hitachi Headquarters Soccer Club

2. 1965

   Joined the inaugural Japan Soccer League

3. 1970

   Renamed to Hitachi Soccer Club

4. 1987

   Relegated to Japan Soccer League Division 2

5. 1989

   Promoted to Japan Soccer League Division 1

6. 1990

   Relegated to Japan Soccer League Division 2

7. 1991

   Promoted to Japan Soccer League Division 1

8. 1992

   Hitachi Sports Co., Ltd. established. Renamed to Hitachi Football Club. Joined the inaugural JFL Division 1. Became a J.League associate member in December

9. 1993

   Renamed to Hitachi FC Kashiwa Reysol

10. 1995

    Became a J.League full member. Promoted to J.League

11. 1996

    Renamed to Kashiwa Reysol

12. 2000

    Corporate name changed to Kashiwa Reysol Co., Ltd.

13. 2006

    Relegated to J.League Division 2

14. 2007

    Promoted to J.League Division 1

15. 2010

    Relegated to J.League Division 2

16. 2011

    Promoted to J.League Division 1

17. 2019

    Relegated to J.League Division 2

18. 2020

    Promoted to J.League Division 1

Kashiwa Reysol, whose name means 'Sun King', are known for their passionate Yellow Army fanbase and strong attacking play.