The J.League YBC Levain Cup is back in action this week as the Prime Stage kicks off a sprint to the finish. Four quarter-finals are on deck, with the first legs set for September 6 and the second legs four days later as eight teams battle for the coveted silverware.Kashima Antlers have won a record six J.League Cup crowns and they’re hoping to make it seve…

Japan’s march to the 2023 Asian Cup continues this week with a pair of friendlies against two European sides, Germany and Turkey.The Samurai Blue are familiar with Germany, having beaten the four-time world champions just last year at the World Cup. Now, they are set to meet in Wolfsburg to kick off the week of internationals.After that, Japan will head to …

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Vissel Kobe have added a new Spanish superstar, signing Juan Mata to help aid their push for the Meiji Yasuda J1 League title.Mata is one of the most decorated players of his generation, winning World Cup and European championships for Spain, to go along with the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and FA Cup crowns with Chelsea, then UEFA Europa Leag…

The Meiji Yasuda J1 League always delivers and in Matchweek 26 it gave us a new first place team to go along with late goals galore. Let’s check in on all the action:Vissel Kobe 2, Kyoto Sanga 1Sanga went in front just minutes into the match, but Vissel fought back through goals by Shuhei Kawasaki and Jean Patric to complete the comeback victory that pushed…

Vissel Kobe are in the fight for their very first MeijI Yasuda J1 League title. It has been a dream season at Noevir Stadium Kobe and, with just a point separating them from Yokohama F·Marinos at the top, they are so close to eternal glory. No team would rather crush the Ushi’s dreams like their Kansai rivals Kyoto Sanga, though, and they will have the chan…

Yokohama F·Marinos are top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League, but with Vissel Kobe only a point back and the top six all within eight points, they are in a massive battle for the crown where every point is vital. That puts huge pressure on them when they travel to Kashiwa Reysol on Saturday at 7 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.League Inter…

Urawa Reds have been good all season, but they haven’t really been in the title race until now. A good run of form, coupled with some slips at the top, have left them just six points back of the top. Now they’re ready to make a run at the crown, starting with a visit to Albirex Niigata on Saturday at 6 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.L…

Gamba Osaka have made massive leaps in recent months and now have the chance to leap into the top half, but that will only be possible if they can beat Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on Saturday at 1 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.League International YouTube channel. The Nerazzurri were bottom of the table until June, when they tur…

The Emperor’s Cup quarter-finals featured seven top flight clubs and Roasso Kumamoto, but the Meiji Yasuda J2 League team wasn’t fazed in the slightest. They didn’t flinch when they were the last lower division team remaining, when the draw matched them against J1 title contending Vissel Kobe or when they went to penalty kicks against the Ushi.At every step…

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The fight for the Meiji Yasuda J1 League title appeared to be a two or three team race, but stumbles at the top have changed the outlook. Now the title race may include as many as six teams in the fight for the crown.Let’s check in on all the action from Matchweek 26 to see how we got here:Yokohama FC 4, Yokohama F·Marinos 1The Fulie are the kings of Yokoha…

The draw for the AFC Champions League group stage was conducted on Thursday, setting the stage for Yokohama F·Marinos, Kawasaki Frontale, Urawa Reds and Ventforet Kofu’s pursuit of continental glory.Marinos, who qualified for the competition as last year’s Meiji Yasuda J1 League winners, were drawn into Group G. They have been grouped with China’s Shandong …

The Yokohama Derby is one of the top treats in the Meiji Yasuda J.League, featuring two teams with such an intertwined history fighting for city supremacy and you can watch the latest edition on Saturday at 6:30 pm JST when Yokohama F·Marinos and Yokohama FC square off live on the J.League International YouTube channel. Marinos were formed by the merg…

Kawasaki Frontale and Hokkaido Consadole have both struggled lately, but they have an opportunity to get back on their feet when the two sides square off on Saturday at 7 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.League International YouTube channel. Frontale have lost three in a row, putting a halt to positive momentum it looked like they…

Vissel Kobe’s push for the Meiji Yasuda J1 League title took a hit last week with their draw against Kashiwa Reysol, but they are back and ready to continue their assault on the top when they take on F.C.Tokyoon Saturday at 7 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.League International YouTube channel. The Ushi are two points back of fir…

Shonan Bellmare have been mired at the bottom of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League for weeks, but they have a chance to climb to safety when they meet Urawa Reds on Friday at 7 pm JST in a match that will be streamed live on the J.League International YouTube channel. Bellmare have played better football of late and have taken three results from their last f…

Urawa Reds’ bid to defend their AFC Champions League title is alive and well after they defeated Hong Kong’s Lee Man, 3-0, in the play-off round to book their place in the group stage.Backed by their typically terrific support at Saitama Stadium 2002, Urawa were excellent from the very first kick.It took the Reds all of three minutes to go in front as Yoshi…

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It was only three months ago that Urawa Reds were lifting the AFC Champions League trophy aloft, celebrating their third Asian crown. Now, the continental champions are back at as 2023-24 competition kicks off for the Reds with a play-off round clash against Hong Kong’s Lee Man on Tuesday.The Reds enter the match not only as defending champions, but as thre…