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Postecoglou on J.League: Japan is producing world-class footballers
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou's journey to the Premier League came through Japan and he sees plenty of homegrown J.League talent with the same potential to reach the elite ranks of European football."I truly believe that Japan is producing some world-class footballers," Postecoglou said as the Aussie manager met with the media ahead of S…Fri, 26 Jul 2024 · 21:31 · 2 MIN READ - Samurai Blue
Next-Gen J.League stars fire Japan to 5-0 win over Paraguay in dominant Olympics opener
Japan kicked off their men’s football tournament at the Olympics in spectacular fashion as Shunsuke Mito and Shota Fujio scored two goals each to lead the Samurai Blue to a 5-0 victory over Paraguay.The U-23 side representing Japan is made up primarily of Meiji Yasuda J.League talents, combined with several other stars who used to play in the domestic compe…Thu, 25 Jul 2024 · 05:55 · 2 MIN READ - Broadcast News
Overseas broadcast details announced for J.League World Challenge and International Series
J.LEAGUE has announced that a total of five games of the J.LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 2024 powered by docomo and the MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE WORLD CHALLENGE 2024 powered by docomo will be available for viewing worldwide on the following broadcasting networks and platforms.Further announcements will be made upon the determination of additional overseas broadc…Wed, 24 Jul 2024 · 19:54 · 2 MIN READ - J.LEAGUE News
J.League International Series to feature academy matches vs. Tottenham, Newcastle
The J.LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 2024 powered by docomo won’t just feature some of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League’s best taking on clubs from the Premier League and Bundesliga. It will also have a youth and developmental aspect, as a U-15 J.League Select team takes on U-15 teams from Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United in a pair of academy matches.The first…Wed, 24 Jul 2024 · 07:42 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Top Scorer Watch: Quartet closes the gap to Léo Ceará
Léo Ceará is still atop the Meiji Yasuda J1 League goal scoring chart, but his lead is shrinking after a quartet of challengers found the back of the net in Matchweek 24.The Cerezo Osaka star did not score this week, leaving him stuck on 16 goals for the season.His former teammate Anderson Lopes found the back of the net for Yokohama F·Marinos, though, conv…Mon, 22 Jul 2024 · 04:28 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J1 League Matchweek 24 Recap: Tons of goals in wild weekend of top-flight action
It was a goal-heavy weekend in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League. The 10 matches averaged 3.7 goals per game, with six teams scoring at least three times.Let’s check in on all the goals and results from Matchweek 24:FC Machida Zelvia 1, Yokohama F·Marinos 2The Tricolor are officially flying, securing a massive 2-1 win at the National Stadium against league leaders…Mon, 22 Jul 2024 · 03:33 · 2 MIN READ - J.LEAGUE News
Get your tickets to see Tottenham, Newcastle, and Stuttgart in Japan!
Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and VfB Stuttgart are all on their way to Japan and you can be in the stadium to see some of Europe's best take on the class of J.League!For full ticket information, please click HERE!It all begins on July 27 at 19:00 JST when former Yokohama F·Marinos boss Ange Postecoglou and Premier League superstar Son Heung-min …Thu, 18 Jul 2024 · 13:23 · 2 MIN READ - J.LEAGUE News
Tottenham take on reigning J1 champs Vissel in J.League World Challenge at Japan National Stadium
Spurs are on their way to Tokyo!Tottenham Hotspur, one of the English Premier League’s most well-known football clubs, is set to face off with Vissel Kobe on Saturday, July 27th at the Japan National Stadium in the MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE WORLD CHALLENGE 2024 powered by docomo.Tickets for this clash in the capital, which kicks off at 19:00 local time, can be …Thu, 18 Jul 2024 · 13:04 · 2 MIN READ - J.LEAGUE News
Bundesliga runners-up VfB Stuttgart head to Kyoto and Hiroshima for J.League tests
The J.LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 2024 powered by docomo sees some of Europe's best take on Japan's top clubs and German giants VfB Stuttgart will be at the heart of it with a pair of matches against Kyoto Sanga and Sanfrecce Hiroshima.The Bundesliga runners-up begin their time in Japan with a trip to Kyoto on July 28 at 19:00 JST and you can be t…Thu, 18 Jul 2024 · 12:57 · 1 MIN READ - J.LEAGUE News
Newcastle's Premier League stars set to face Urawa and F·Marinos in J.LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 2024 powered by docomo
Newcastle United are an institution of English football, with their huge support calling the hallowed St. James’ Park home. This summer, they’re going to get a look at two of Japan's most storied clubs in two of the country's most famous venues as they take on Urawa Reds and Yokohama F·Marinos in the J.LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL SERIES 2024 powered by d…Thu, 18 Jul 2024 · 12:49 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match of the Week: Vissel face Grampus in worldwide broadcast
Vissel Kobe are riding a four-match unbeaten streak and they hope to make it five as they continue their push for the title on Saturday at 19:00 JST against Nagoya Grampus in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world from Kobe. Vissel bounced back from their slow start to the season to play their way right back in…Thu, 18 Jul 2024 · 08:39 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Sagan aim to stay clear of drop against Sanfrecce
Sagan Tosu have spent 13 consecutive seasons in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League and their fight to make it 14 will continue against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Sunday at 19:00 JST, live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.Tosu are in the thick of the relegation fight and are currently just outside of the drop zone. They lead 18th-place Shonan Bellmare and…Thu, 18 Jul 2024 · 08:32 · 2 MIN READ - J.LEAGUE Awards
Takashi Usami wins Konami Monthly MVP after leading Gamba’s June surge
Takashi Usami was magnificent in June, leading Gamba Osaka right into the thick of the title race, and that phenomenal run of matches has earned the forward Konami Monthly MVP honors.Usami kicked off June with a two-goal performance in a 2-1 win over Shonan Bellmare. He added another goal the next week in another 2-1 victory. He scored one more goal in June…Wed, 17 Jul 2024 · 01:05 · 2 MIN READ - J.LEAGUE Awards
Furukawa’s amazing run earns #NextGenJLEAGUE star Goal of the Month for June
Yosuke Furukawa had an unbelievable June, highlighted by a tally that will be remembered for years as the #NextGenJLEAGUE star won Goal of the Month.The 21-year-old struck in stoppage time of Júblio Iwata’s Matchweek 20 win over Tokyo Verdy. He picked up the ball in his own half and proceeded to race down the left. He ran past one defender, split two more a…Wed, 17 Jul 2024 · 01:01 · 1 MIN READ - J.LEAGUE Awards
Furukawa named June Young Player of the Month as #NextGenJLEAGUE man stars
Yosuke Furukawa was the class of the #NextGenJLEAGUE crop in June as he put in some star performances for Júbilo Iwata to win Young Player of the Month honors.Furukawa was an impact player for Júbilo, changing matches off the bench and even getting on the scoresheet in a 3-0 win over Tokyo Verdy with a tally so good it earned him Goal of the Month. Th…Wed, 17 Jul 2024 · 00:56 · 1 MIN READ - J.LEAGUE Awards
Hasebe wins Manager of the Month for Avispa's undefeated June
Shigetoshi Hasebe has been awarded Manager of the Month honors for June after leading Avispa Fukuoka through five matches undefeated.Fukuoka had four wins and a draw in June as Hasebe organized a nearly impenetrable defense. They conceded just one goal in their five contests, leading from the back as they moved all the way up to sixth in the table.Hasebe ha…Wed, 17 Jul 2024 · 00:52 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J1 League Matchweek 23 Recap: Gamba emerge as top challenger to leaders Zelvia
FC Machida Zelvia are still top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League, but they have Gamba Osaka hot on their heels as the Suita side established themselves as the primary challengers in the title fight.Let’s check in on that and the rest of the action from Matchweek 23:Tokyo Verdy 0, FC Machida Zelvia 1Shota Fujio's hard-fought finish gave leaders Zelvia the …Mon, 15 Jul 2024 · 01:43 · 2 MIN READ - J.LEAGUE News
On Sale Now: Tottenham training tickets for Meiji Yasuda J.League World Challenge 2024 powered by docomo
Tickets for the official training session of Tottenham Hotspur at the Meiji Yasuda J.League World Challenge 2024 powered by docomo are now available.Fans can purchase tickets at this link. 【Official Training Session of Tottenham Hotspur】* Schedule of the official training session will be subject to change.* Tickets purchased cannot be changed or cancelled a…Sun, 14 Jul 2024 · 06:16 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match of the Week: Surging Cerezo face Frontale in worldwide broadcast
Cerezo Osaka are in phenomenal form, having gone eight in a row unbeaten. They’ll put that mark on the line Sunday at 19:00 JST when they travel to Kawasaki Frontale live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.The Sakura’s outstanding run of results has been led by J1’s top scorer, Léo Ceará. The Brazilian has scored 14 times in Cerezo’s last 17 ma…Thu, 11 Jul 2024 · 09:31 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: FC Tokyo face Albirex in National Stadium showdown
FC Tokyo and Albirex Niigata are set to face off in a big Kokuritsu Day at the Japan National Stadium, live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world on Saturday at 19:00 JST.Tickets are still available, so click here to secure your seats for what is sure to be an unforgettable evening of football.The capital club have been a fascinating watch this se…Thu, 11 Jul 2024 · 09:26 · 1 MIN READ