, also known as is a Japanese football club based in Ichihara, Chiba. The club set to play in Japan Football League from 2026 to 2027, the fourth tier of Japanese football after promotion from Kantō Soccer League Division 1 in 2025.
History Founded in 1967, the club was tied with Furukawa Electric Company. In 1986, they had a moment of glory by winning the 22nd Shakaijin Cup.
After changing the name in 2008 to SAI Ichihara Football Club, it was again renamed in 2011 to Vonds Ichihara Football Club. The name "Vonds" came from the word "bond" in English, changing though the initial letter to "V", which is a link to victory. The club is aiming to become a Japan Football League member and reaching professional football from there, as former parent club JEF United Ichihara Chiba is no longer considered to represent Ichihara.
On 30 November 2025, Vonds Ichihara secured promotion to the Japan Football League for the first time in their history, starting next season, after narrowly defeating Atletico Suzuka 1–0 with a goal from Yuji Kato in the 98th minute of the promotion-relegation play-off, following their 2nd-place finish in the 2025 Japanese Regional Football Champions League.
Stadium
Most of the club matches are played Ichihara Seaside Stadium (currently known as ZA Oripri Stadium due sponsorship) which has a capacity of 14,051.
Changes in club name 1967–2008: Furukawa Electric Chiba SC 2008–2010: SAI Ichihara Football Club 2011–present: Vonds Ichihara Football Club
League record ChampionsRunners-upThird placePromotedRelegated League Emperor'sCup Shakaijin CupSeason League Pos P W D L F A GD Pts 2011Chiba Prefectural League (Div. 1)4th13 8 2 3 41 25 16 26 Did not qualify 20121st13 12 0 1 50 13 37 36 2013Kantō Soccer League (Div. 2)2nd18 12 0 6 45 20 25 36 Round of 162014Kantō Soccer League(Div. 1)3rd 18 8 6 4 37 27 10 30 3rd20152nd18 12 2 4 35 22 13 38 1st round20162nd18 11 3 4 40 14 26 36 1st round Round of 1620171st18 13 3 2 44 18 26 42 Did not qualify 3rd20182nd18 12 2 4 48 20 28 38 2nd round Round of 1620191st18 15 1 2 40 12 28 41 Did not qualify Round of 162020 †4th9 5 2 2 15 7 8 17 2nd round ‡20213rd22 14 3 5 40 15 25 45 Did not qualify ‡20224th18 8 5 5 22 20 2 29 Round of 1620231st 18 15 1 2 30 8 22 46 Round of 3220241st 18 14 4 0 28 8 20 46 Round of 3220254th 18 9 3 6 19 17 2 30 3rd2026–27Japan Football League TBD 30 Ineligible Key
Honours +Vonds Ichihara honoursHonour No. YearsAll Japan Shakaijin Cup11987Chiba Prefecture Adult Soccer League Division 112012Chiba Prefectural Football Championship32016, 2018, 2020KSL Ichihara Cup12016 Kantō Soccer League42017, 2019, 2023, 2024JFL/Regional Leagues Promotion-Relegation Play-off Winner12025
Current squad Updated to 14 February 2025.
References
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