Thespa Kusatsu
- Alias
- Thespa Gunma
- Leagues Played
- Japan J2-League 332 Japan J3-League 66 Japan Cup 11 Japan FA Cup 6 Japan J-League Cup 2
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Fixtures
| Japan J2-League | 04/27 05:00 | 12 |
Thespa Gunma
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V-Varen Nagasaki
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| Japan J2-League | 05/03 05:00 | 13 |
Fujieda MYFC
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Thespa Gunma
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| Japan J2-League | 05/06 05:00 | 14 |
Thespa Gunma
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Shimizu S-Pulse
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| Japan J2-League | 05/11 05:00 | 15 |
Vegalta Sendai
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Thespa Gunma
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| Japan J2-League | 05/18 05:00 | 16 |
Thespa Gunma
vs
Iwaki SC
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| Japan J2-League | 05/26 05:00 | 17 |
Blaublitz Akita
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Thespa Gunma
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Results
| Japan J-League Cup | 04/24 10:00 | 8 |
Thespa Gunma
v
Kashiwa Reysol
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L | 1-3 | |
| Japan J2-League | 04/20 05:00 | 11 |
[7] Ventforet Kofu
v
Thespa Gunma
[19]
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L | 4-1 | |
| Japan J2-League | 04/14 05:00 | 10 |
Renofa Yamaguchi
v
Thespa Gunma
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L | 4-0 | |
| Japan J2-League | 04/07 05:00 | 9 |
[19] Thespa Gunma
v
Mito Hollyhock
[18] 
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D | 0-0 | |
| Japan J2-League | 04/03 10:00 | 8 |
[19] Thespa Gunma
v
Oita
[13] 
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L | 0-2 | |
| Japan J2-League | 03/30 05:00 | 7 |
[19] Tokushima Vortis
v
Thespa Gunma
[20]
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W | 0-1 | |
| Japan J2-League | 03/24 08:00 | 6 |
[20] Thespa Gunma
v
Fagiano Okayama
[2] 
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L | 1-2 | |
| Japan J2-League | 03/20 05:00 | 5 |
[12] Yokohama FC
v
Thespa Gunma
[19]
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L | 1-0 | |
| Japan J2-League | 03/16 05:00 | 4 |
[18] Thespa Gunma
v
Ehime FC
[15] 
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L | 0-1 | |
| Japan J2-League | 03/10 08:00 | 3 |
[17] Thespa Gunma
v
JEF Utd Chiba
[12] 
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L | 1-3 | |
| Japan J-League Cup | 03/06 10:00 | 7 |
Thespa Gunma
v
Sagamihara
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W | 4-1 | |
| Japan J2-League | 03/03 04:00 | 2 |
[16] Roasso Kumamoto
v
Thespa Gunma
[12]
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D | 1-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 45 | 24 | 21 |
| Wins | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Draws | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| Losses | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| Goals for | 41 | 20 | 21 |
| Goals against | 59 | 23 | 36 |
| Clean sheets | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Failed to score | 14 | 8 | 6 |
Wikipedia - Thespa Gunma
Thespa Gunma (ザスパ群馬, Zasupa Gunma), formerly Thespakusatsu Gunma (ザスパクサツ群馬, Zasupakusatsu Gunma) is a professional football (soccer) club based in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture in Japan. The club currently plays in the J2 League, Japanese second tier of professional football.
History
The club was founded in 1995 in Kusatsu, one of the most well-known spa resorts in Japan, as Liaison Kusatsu Football Club. The players were students of the specialized training college Higashi Nihon Soccer Academy. When the school closed in 1999 due to financial difficulties, the players decided to stay in Kusatsu and keep the club alive. In 2002, the club was incorporated as K.K. Kusatsu Onsen Football Club with a future promotion to the J. League in mind and adopted the new team name Thespa Kusatsu (ザスパ草津, zasupa kusatsu), meaning "The Spa, Kusatsu".
Because of J. League restrictions on stadiums, they play at Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma (Shikishima Athletics Stadium) in nearby Maebashi, the prefectural capital since the club was promoted to J. League Division 2 in the 2005 season.
From 1 February 2013, the club adopted the new name "Thespakusatsu Gunma", to give the impression of the club as a representative of the entire Gunma Prefecture, while still leaving the name "Kusatsu" in it, as well as the logo of the club as it is.
After 12 years spent in the J2 League, Thespakusatsu Gunma was relegated to the J3 League for the first time in their history, having finished as the last-placed team in the 2017 J2 League. Gunma returned to the J2 League ahead of the 2020 season, being promoted back to J2 after two years spent in J3.
On 29 June 2023, Thespakusatsu Gunma new name would be Thespa Gunma.
On 5 October 2023, Thespakusatsu Gunma announcement officially change name and logo to Thespa Gunma from 2024 season due to leaving the name "kusatsu" since 2005 as Thespa Kusatsu.
The team's colors are blue and white, and their home matches are played at the Shikishima Stadium. Thespa Kusatsu has a reputation for playing an exciting and attacking style of soccer, with a focus on skillful passing and quick transitions.
Over the years, Thespa Kusatsu has produced talented players who have gone on to represent the Japanese national team and play in top leagues around the world. The team has also had success in domestic competitions, winning titles and earning promotion to the top division of Japanese soccer.
Thespa Kusatsu is known for their strong team spirit and work ethic, with players and coaches dedicated to achieving success on the field. The team's motto is "Together We Fight," reflecting their commitment to working together towards their goals.
Overall, Thespa Kusatsu is a respected and competitive team in Japanese soccer, with a bright future ahead as they continue to strive for excellence on the pitch.