11 years after its foundation, in 2007, the team won the Osaka Prefectural Football League Division 1 for the first time.

However, on the Regional Champions League, they weren't able to finish in a position that would enable them to get a promotion, exiting the competition at the group stage.

But, this Emperor's Cup loss in the middle of the year didn't reflected how the rest of the season would go, as it resulted favorably for the Osaka-based team.

In 2018, the management corporation "General Incorporated Association FC Osaka Sports Club" was established as a prerequisite for joining the J League.

In their 4th year participating in JFL, FC Osaka ended up in their highest ever position, finishing the tournament as runners-up.

On 25 February 2020, the submitted documents received J.League approval, making FC Osaka one of the 100-year plan club status holders.

This tight gap between them and the champions, Nara Club, however, contributed positively for the hardly-fought promotion for the J3 League, where they will be playing from the 2023 season.

FC Osaka will use the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in all matches of the 2023 J3 season, confirmed after the full league calendar was released on 20 January 2023.

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.