There should be goals aplenty when the Meiji Yasuda J1 League’s top two scoring teams, Yokohama F·Marinos and Shonan Bellmare, meet on Saturday at 3 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.League International YouTube channel.The Tricolor are the defending champions and led the league in goals a year ago so it is no surprise to see them back n…

There is something special about watching a team find its groove and churn out results week after week. They settle into their system, show the ability to play all over the pitch and manage matches so they can be at their best in key moments. And right now, no teams in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League are doing that better than Avispa Fukuoka, Sanfrecce Hiroshima…

Vissel Kobe are the top team in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League this season, but no club has been as successful historically as Kashima Antlers. Now the current and all-time giants clash on Saturday at 4 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.League International YouTube channel.The Ushi have built their lead with excellence on both ends. Their de…

Nagoya Grampus’s terrific start to 2023 takes them north this weekend when they visit a struggling Kawasaki Frontale side in a match set for Saturday at 3 pm JST that will be streamed live on the J.League International YouTube channel.Nagoya have leaned upon their typically excellent defense to kick off the campaign, conceding just two goals in their first …

Urawa Reds have been climbing the table with an unbeaten streak that has reached five games and they’ll put that mark on the line when they host Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on Saturday at 3 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.League International YouTube channel.The Reds terrific run of form has come on the back of a defense that is playing…

In commemoration of its 30th anniversary, the J.LEAGUE has unveiled a special-edition matchball known as “KOTOHOGI 30”.The KOTOHOGI 30, manufactured by Adidas, will be used as the official match ball of the 2023 MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE for a limited period of one month — from the J.League 30th Anniversary Match on Friday, May 12 to Sunday, June 11 (J1 Sec.13-…

There were a couple draws at the top of the table in Matchweek 7 and along with wins from below, that made for a tightening in the upper part of the table. It’s setting up for a terrific season of Meiji Yasuda J1 League football, so let’s check in on all the action from the weekend:Vissel Kobe 0, Albirex Niigata 0The Ushi kept their third straight clean she…

The Yokohama Derby is back!The promotion of Yokohama FC has brought back the top flight derby between the Fulie and Yokohama F·Marinos, and the battle for the city will be on full display when the two clash on Saturday at 7pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.League International YouTube channel.Both sides have more than community pride to …

Cerezo Osaka are in terrific form, having gone unbeaten in their last three to climb the table. Now they will try to maintain that record when they host Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on Sunday at 2 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.League International YouTube channel.The Sakura entered the season with big expectations after making big spla…

Vissel Kobe are off to a terrific and surprising start to the season, jumping all the way up to the top of the table. Albirex Niigata have also been a surprise team, playing very well to open the campaign as a newly promoted club. Now, the Ushi and Albi are set to meet on Sunday at 2 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.League International…

Kawasaki Frontale picked up a big win last week to begin their climb up the table and now they try to keep their rise going when they visit Gamba Osaka on Sunday at 3 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.League International YouTube channel.Frontale are used to success, having won four of the last six Meiji Yasuda J1 League titles, but the…

The J.League YBC Levain Cup group stage reached its midway point with the completion of Matchday 3, but what happened in that crucial matchday? Let’s check in on all the action:Group AYokohama F·Marinos are still perfect and in complete control of Group A after another win, this time over Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. The Tricolor actually conceded first, wit…

Shuto Machino had a breakout 2022 season, establishing himself as one of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League’s top forwards, and the 23-year-old has shown no signs of slowing down this year.The Shonan Bellmare man was absolutely electric on Saturday, scoring four goals in a 21-minute span to become the first player in the history of the league to score four first ha…

It’s only been six weeks, but the race at the top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League is already heating up. Vissel Kobe are top of the table after picking up another win, but plenty of challengers also took three points to keep the fight for the Ushi’s place piping hot.Let’s check in on all the action from Matchweek 6:Kyoto Sanga 0, Vissel Kobe 3The Ushi were ut…

Vissel Kobe have been the best team in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League through five weeks. They’re first in the table, paced by the league-best attack and excellent defense, proving that they are back amongst the country’s top teams.Now, coming off of the international break, the Ushi are tasked with protecting their place on top, and that begins with a trip to …

F.C.Tokyo have made a habit of developing some of Japan’s best footballers, from Yuto Nagatomo to Shuichi Gonda. Now, they have another generation of great youngsters ready to make their mark on Japanese football.Naoki Kumata is one of the brightest young talents in the country, having starred at various youth national team levels before leading the U-20 As…

Yokohama FC’s promotion to the Meiji Yasuda J1 League has not gone as planned. They have just one point from five matches, leaving them bottom of the table and in need of a spark to pick up their first win of the campaign.The Fulie’s struggles have had nothing to do with Koki Ogawa, though. The striker has scored four goals already to lead the league, showi…

Kawasaki Frontale’s season has not gone according to plan, but they have a chance to get things back on track when they play away to Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on Saturday at 7 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.League International YouTube channel.Frontale have just one win from five matches and sit 14th in the table. It’s an unfamiliar …

Yokohama F·Marinos’ quest to repeat as Meiji Yasuda J1 League champions takes them to Cerezo Osaka on Saturday at 4 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.League International YouTube channel.The Tricolor started out the season on top of the table, but two matches without a win saw Vissel Kobe overtake them and put Marinos in pursuit. They re…

Kashiwa Reysol will host Urawa Reds on Friday Night J.League at 7 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live worldwide on the J.League International YouTube channel.Reysol entered the season with high expectations after an excellent 2022 campaign, but are still searching for their first win of the campaign and will be hoping that Mao Hosoya can lead them …