In December 2007, the club appointed former Japan national coach Philippe Troussier as their general manager.

In January 2015, FC Ryukyu announced a partnership with Seoul United from the Korean Challengers League.

However, the plan eventually revised and Ryukyu decided to keep the current emblem for 2024 season, albeit with modified colorway.

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.

Club officials for 2024 season [6] The men team's name is FC Ryukyu Okinawa.

Okinawa has a close association with the bengara colour which is prominently applied to Shuri Castle, one of the most symbolic historical buildings in the area.

In 2008 they adopted a sky-blue trim for their home uniform, as their bengara pigment pattern was considered too similar to Aston Villa from England (the claret and sky-blue pattern was around long before Troussier and the French staff arrived, so a coincidence in colours is feasible).

[citation needed] Their crest features a pair of Shisas, imaginary talismanic creatures in the area, and the crown of the kings of the former Ryukyu Kingdom.