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J.League Match of the Week: Cerezo, Urawa eye summer surge
At different points this season, Cerezo Osaka and Urawa Reds have been near the top of the table and fighting for the title. Slip-ups have seen them slide, but they have talent that can stand up to any in the league and are hoping for a summer surge that can put them back among the best teams in J1.Their attempt to rise back to the top kicks off on Saturday…Thu, 13 Jun 2024 · 04:36 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: FC Tokyo go toe-to-toe with Júbilo, live around the world
The international break is over and the Meiji Yasuda J1 League is ready to hit full steam this summer. That means it’s time for teams to make moves, beginning with FC Tokyo and Júbilo Iwata on Sunday at 18:00 JST when they meet in a match that will be streamed live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.The capital club are in sixth place and part …Thu, 13 Jun 2024 · 04:30 · 2 MIN READ - Samurai Blue
Japan complete perfect round of FIFA World Cup qualifying with 5-0 win over Syria
Japan wrapped up the second round of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers with a 5-0 victory over Syria, giving them a perfect record of six wins from six matches in the competition.Ayase Ueda got the Samurai Blue off to a flying start. The former Kashima Antlers man now at Feyenoord in the Netherlands headed home a cross after just 13 minutes to give Japan…Wed, 12 Jun 2024 · 10:30 · 2 MIN READ - J.LEAGUE Awards
Suzuki named Konami Monthly MVP after marvelous May for Kashima
Yuma Suzuki has been named Konami Monthly MVP after a marvelous May that saw him lead Kashima Antlers up the table and into the title race.Suzuki netted four goals and added two assists in the month as Antlers took 16 of a possible 18 points in an undefeated May.Suzuki began the month with a two-goal, one-assist performance in a 3-1 win over Shonan Bellmare…Wed, 12 Jun 2024 · 10:17 · 1 MIN READ - J.LEAGUE Awards
Popović wins Manager of the Month after leading Kashima’s May surge
Kashima Antlers had a stellar May, taking 16 of a possible 18 points to move into the title race, and Ranko Popović has been named Manager of the Month for leading that outstanding effort.Kashima began the month in sixth place, but finished it in second after winning five and drawing another in May. They outscored opponents by a combined 15-6 on the month a…Wed, 12 Jun 2024 · 10:11 · 1 MIN READ - J.LEAGUE Awards
Tawaratsumida named Young Player of the Month for outstanding May
Kota Tawaratsumida has been awarded Young Player of the Month for May as the FC Tokyo man shone brightest among the #NextGenJLEAGUE crop.FC Tokyo are a haven for bright young talent, but they began May a bit shorthanded with multiple players at the U-23 Asian Cup. Tawaratsumida stepped up in their absence, contributing a goal and assist, while making an imp…Wed, 12 Jun 2024 · 10:06 · 1 MIN READ - J.LEAGUE Awards
Inukai’s magnificent 35-yard blast wins Goal of the Month for May
Tomoya Inukai scored one of the most memorable goals of the 2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League season when he ripped a 35-yard rocket that pierced the top corner of the net. Now, that amazing goal has an award too - the J1 Goal of the Month for May.Inukai’s Matchweek 13 goal came with his Kashiwa Reysol side trailing 3-1 at FC Tokyo. He picked up the ball acres fr…Wed, 12 Jun 2024 · 09:58 · 1 MIN READ - League Cup
J.League YBC Levain Cup Update: Kataller Toyama, V-Varen Nagasaki dream runs end
Lower-division giantkillers Kataller Toyama and V-Varen Nagasaki had phenomenal runs at the 2024 J.League YBC Levain Cup, but their dreams were extinguished in the second leg of the play-off round as both were eliminated from the tournament.Toyama were impressive throughout their run, as the longest-lasting J3 side in the competition beat two J2 sides in ad…Mon, 10 Jun 2024 · 00:01 · 3 MIN READ - Samurai Blue
J.League stars past and present fire Japan to 5-0 win in Myanmar
Koki Ogawa and Keito Nakamura each netted braces as Japan cruised past Myanmar, 5-0, in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying.The Samurai Blue entered the match in Yangon having already clinched a place in the next round of qualifying and, with their win, have now guaranteed themselves first place in their group.It took 17 minutes for Nakamura to put Japan on the …Fri, 7 Jun 2024 · 05:16 · 2 MIN READ - League Cup
Cup Update: Underdogs Kataller Toyama impress again in J.League YBC Levain Cup play-off round
The first leg of the J.League YBC Levain Cup play-off round brought goals. Lots of them.All 10 teams scored at least one goal in the opening foray of their knockout-stage ties, setting the stage for what should be thrilling second legs.Kataller Toyama, the J3 side that won three games to reach this round, acquitted themselves well in their play-off round op…Thu, 6 Jun 2024 · 02:17 · 2 MIN READ - Samurai Blue
Japan set for pair of World Cup qualifiers with squad of J.League stars present and past
Japan jump back into 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying this week and once again manager Hajime Moriyasu has chosen a squad made up entirely of players who play in the Meiji Yasuda J.League or began their careers in the domestic competition.The Samurai Blue will play in Myanmar on June 6 before taking on Syria five days later at Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s brand new …Tue, 4 Jun 2024 · 23:33 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Top Scorer Watch: Léo Ceará on fire, Kimura enters top five
Léo Ceará is still the Meiji Yasuda J1 League’s leading scorer after the Cerezo Osaka man found the back of the next again in Matchweek 17, taking him up to 13 goals on the year.The Brazilian finished off a gorgeous move by Cerezo with a simple finish to give him 11 tallies in his last 12 matches. Ryo Germain, who has paced the league in goals for mos…Sun, 2 Jun 2024 · 21:41 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J1 League Matchweek 17 Recap: Antlers move level with Zelvia at top
The Meiji Yasuda J1 League gave us a treat in Matchweek 17, with some phenomenal games and a pair of results that have two teams tied on points atop the table. Let’s dive into all the action.FC Machida Zelvia 1, Albirex Niigata 3It was a shock at the top of the table in Machida, as Albirex scored three times by the 52nd minute to deliver their fans an impre…Sun, 2 Jun 2024 · 21:28 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match of the Week: Antlers and F·Marinos meet in must-see clash of giants
Kashima Antlers and Yokohama F·Marinos are J.League originals. Not only were they founding members of the league, but 31 years later they’ve never been relegated from the top flight and they’ve won more titles than any other club, with Kashima’s eight followed by F·Marinos’ five.Whenever two titans like Antlers and the Tricolor clash, it is must-see TV, but…Thu, 30 May 2024 · 02:18 · 3 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Léo Ceara and Cerezo square off against Sanga
Cerezo Osaka have been one of the league’s most exciting teams this season thanks to J1’s top scorer Léo Ceará and on Saturday at 19:00 JST they take those thrills to Kyoto for a clash with Sanga that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.Léo Ceará has been so good this season that being held goalless for a single game, as he wa…Thu, 30 May 2024 · 02:11 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J1 League Matchweek 16 Recap: Antlers close in as Zelvia remain top
FC Machida Zelvia are still top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League table, but there’s a new second place team as Kashima Antlers moved up. Let’s check in on that, along with all the rest of the Matchweek 16 action.Urawa Reds 1, FC Machida Zelvia 2Zelvia left it late, but Hokuto Shimoda buried a stoppage-time penalty to deliver them full points in Saitama and kee…Sun, 26 May 2024 · 23:43 · 2 MIN READ - AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
F·Marinos’ AFC Champions League run ends with final loss
Yokohama F·Marinos' AFC Champions League dreams ended in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, falling agonizingly short of taking home the continental crown after losing the second leg of the final 5-1 and 6-3 on aggregate.The Tricolor entered the tournament’s ultimate match with a 2-1 advantage after their win in Yokohama, but knew they had a big cha…Sun, 26 May 2024 · 03:12 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match of the Week: FC Tokyo aim to trip up surging Gamba on their travels
FC Tokyo are one of Japan's fiercest attacking teams, and they’ll send that firepower at surging Gamba Osaka in a must-watch match on Sunday, which will be live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.No team in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League has scored more goals than the capital club, who have amassed 26 with an attack that has pierced defenses e…Thu, 23 May 2024 · 07:26 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Antlers head to Sapporo looking to keep pace in title race
Kashima Antlers’ push for a record ninth title continues on Saturday at 14:00 JST when they take on Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.Just three points off the top of the table in third, Kashima are very much in the title race, but tightening up the defense will be key to making up …Thu, 23 May 2024 · 07:21 · 2 MIN READ - AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
F·Marinos aim for immortality in AFC Champions League final second leg
Yokohama F·Marinos have won just about every title on offer other than the AFC Champions League and they have a chance to add it to the trophy case on Saturday when the Tricolor take a 2-1 lead to the United Arab Emirates for the second leg of the tournament final against Al Ain.The Tricolor did their job in the first leg, winning in Yokohama. The goals by …Thu, 23 May 2024 · 06:01 · 2 MIN READ