[10][11][12] Tiddim Road Athletic Union, which was instituted on 2 October 1954[13] in Kwakeithel, Imphal,[14][15] has been a pioneering organisation in the field of sports activities.
[28] The deal with Aciesta will help the Manipur-based team finance its first-team and development activities and further expand its presence in the top tier of Indian football.
[29] Prior to the announcement, TRAU FC signed an agreement with SportiFan Ventures Limited, a sports business management firm based in the United Kingdom, which played a pivotal role in the negotiation process for the aforementioned deal.
Bidyashagar Singh with 12 goals in 15 matches emerged as the top scorer and became the fourth Indian player to win the Golden boot.
[40] In April 2024, TRAU along with NEROCA, refused to travel to Mizoram to face Aizawl in their away matches – as a result the games were cancelled by the AIFF; Both the teams from Manipur were relegated to I-League 2.
[62][63] The Imphal Derby gained fame in 2022 during the 131st edition of Durand Cup when competitive football returned to the city after COVID-19 pandemic in India.
[64][65] The Government of Manipur declared a half-holiday for all governmental and educational institutions in build-up to the match on 18 August,[66] in which TRAU was defeated by NEROCA 3–1 in Group-C opener.
[113] The club has competed in the All Manipur Football Association Futsal Cup, which is the highest division of the sport in the state.