In May, 2009, TDK announced that the football club will become independent for the 2010 season and be based around Akita.

However, Akita acquired the J2 license on September 27, 2018,[3] after which they won the title again in the 2020 season, returning to the second tier for the first time in 34 years.

The club practices at the adjacent Akita Sports Plus ASP Stadium and Space Project Dream Field.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

[30] TDK and NEC Yamagata first met in 1990 in old Tohoku regional football league.