- J1 LEAGUE
Gamba opens new stadium to tours
Gamba Osaka on Saturday have announced a tour for fans wishing to go behind the scenes of Suica City Football Stadium, the club’s new home beginning from the 2016 season. The tour, which costs 1000 yen for adults and 500 yen for elementary and junior high school students, will commence in December. Access to various areas of the stadium no…Sun, 15 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J1 LEAGUE
S-Pulse announce Fan Appreciation Day event
Shimizu S-Pulse on Thursday announced details of their 2015 Fan Appreciation Day, which will take place on November 23 at the club’s Kubo training facility. The open-door event will feature meet-and-greet events with players, food stalls and raffles for original club merchandise, plus other events still to be announced. S-Pulse will conclude the…Sat, 14 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J1 LEAGUE
Vegalta to revamp kit in 2016
Vegalta Sendai on Friday announced that the club’s players will take to the pitch in 2016 donning a redesigned set of jerseys. Both the men and women’s teams will see boast designs to home, away, and goalkeeper kits from club supplier Adidas in the second year of their partnership. The new jerseys will be unveiled at the club’s fan a…Sat, 14 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J1 LEAGUE
Manager Sorimachi to remain at Yamaga
Matsumoto Yamaga on Friday confirmed that manager Yasuharu Sorimachi will continue to lead the club in the 2016 MEIJI YASUDA J2 League season. The announcement is a declaration of faith in the 51-year-old, who led the club to their first-ever J1 promotion in 2014 before achieving a 16th-place finish in their maiden top-flight season this year. “…Sat, 14 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J2 LEAGUE
Vortis to conclude spell with manager Kobayashi
Tokushima Vortis on Thursday announced that they will not renew their contract with current manager Shinji Kobayashi. The 55-year-old took his post in 2012 and successfully led Vortis to their maiden season in the top-flight the following year via the 2013 MEIJI YASUDA J1 League promotion play-off. However, the Pocarisweat Stadium side are languishing…Fri, 13 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - Play-Offs
Ticket sales for J1 promotion play-off open on Sunday
The J.League on Thursday announced the start date of ticket sales for the 2015 MEIJI YASUDA J1 League promotion play-off final. Tickets for the match on December 6 at Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka will be sold beginning on Sunday at 10:00 JST. Fans wishing to purchase tickets can do so via the J.League’s official website, as well as major ticket…Fri, 13 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J1 LEAGUE
Kanazaki nets first Japan goal in commanding win
Mu Kanazaki recorded his first international goal as Japan defeated 2018 World Cup qualification rivals Singapore 3-0 on Thursday, putting them clear at the top of Group E. The Samurai Blue found a Singapore side attempting to repeat their successful attempts to stifle their illustrious opponents, and took the game to them. Unlike their 0-0 draw in Sa…Fri, 13 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J2 LEAGUE
“King Kazu” to play on till 49 with Yokohama FC
Legendary striker Kazuyoshi Miura renewed his contract with Yokohama FC on Wednesday, continuing his tradition of putting pen to paper on November 11 at 11:11 JST. “King Kazu” will turn 49 in February 2015 - just in time to begin his 12th season with the club, who he joined in 2005. The forward, who also turned out for Santos, Genoa and Sy…Thu, 12 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J.LEAGUE News
Reds rampant against third-tier Zelvia in Emperor’s Cup
Urawa Reds ran riot against Machida Zelvia on Wednesday, defeating their opponents 7-1 in the fourth round of the Emperor’s Cup. In a true David-versus-Goliath test, the MEIJI YASUDA J1 League giants comfortably dispatched their third tier counterparts to progress to the quarter-finals, with Wataru Hashimoto, Tadanari Lee and Takahiro Sekine all ne…Thu, 12 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J.LEAGUE News
Halilhodzic: Japan out for revenge against Singapore
Vahid Halilhodzic expects Japan to go out for revenge against Singapore in Thursday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier and secure qualification for the tournament as quickly as possible with a win. The Samurai Blue currently sit second in Group E, level on points with their upcoming opponents and two behind leaders Syria, albeit having played a game less t…Thu, 12 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J1 LEAGUE
Zaccheroni to lecture in Tosu
Sagan Tosu on Tuesday announced that former Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni will give a special lecture in Tosu. The lecture, titled “The Philosophy of Zaccheroni,” will take place at Tosu Cultural Hall on December 7. The Italian tactician will be joined by translator Daisuke Yano, as well as former Japan international Kazuyuki Toda. Zac…Wed, 11 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J1 LEAGUE
Todoroki main stand to expand seating in 2016
Kawasaki Frontale on Monday announced that seating in main stand of Todoroki Stadium will be expanded for the 2016 season. Fans will imminently be allowed to purchase tickets for the first row of the upper level following the installation of safety railings. Interested supporters may inspect the stand boasting the new railings on November 21 and 22 at…Wed, 11 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J1 LEAGUE
Albirex manager Yanagishita not to renew
Albirex Niigata on Monday announced that they will not renew the contract of manager Masaaki Yanagishita for next season. The 55-year-old has managed the club since June 2012, taking the outfit to their first semi-final appearance in this season’s Yamazaki Nabisco Cup. However, their brush with relegation in the MEIJI YASUDA J1 League, as well a…Wed, 11 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J1 LEAGUE
Bellmare draw with Kanto League side
Shonan Bellmare drew 2-2 against Tokyo 23 FC on Sunday in a training match. Details of the match against the Kanto League First Division side were not made public. Bellmare are currently in eighth place overall after winning 2-0 away at Albirex Niigata on matchday 16 of the MEIJI YASUDA J1 League second stage. Last term’s second tier winners …Tue, 10 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J1 LEAGUE
F. Marinos announce club night
Yokohama F. Marinos on Monday announced that the second edition of Yokohama F. Marinos Night will be held on November 24 at Yokohama Bay Hall. The event, held for the first time last year, will feature midfielder Kosuke Nakamichi as emcee and defender Yuzo Kobayashi as DJ, as well as appearances from several of their team-mates. Taku Takahashi of popu…Tue, 10 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Evergrande, Al Ahli deadlock in ACL final
UAE’s Al Ahli and China’s Guangzhou Evergrande played to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the 2015 AFC Champions League final on Saturday. Former champions Evergrande, who defeated Gamba Osaka in the semi-finals, dominated the match from the outset. However, Luiz Felipe Scolari’s men were unable to find a game-winner despite Al Ahli fi…Tue, 10 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J1 LEAGUE
Goalkeeper Rokutan called up to Samurai Blue
Vegalta Sendai goalkeeper Yuji Rokutan has been called up by Japan to replace Masaaki Higashiguchi in their upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The 28-year-old will step in for his injured Gamba Osaka counterpart in the squad for the Samurai Blue’s two Group E games against Singapore and Cambodia. “Even as a backup, it’s an hono…Mon, 09 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J.LEAGUE News
J.League Awards details announced
The J.League on Friday revealed details of the 2015 J.League Awards. The traditional ceremony, set at the end of the J.League season to recognise the league’s top players and officials, will take place at a Tokyo hotel on December 21 from 18:00 to 21:00 JST. Due to a change in venue, fans will not be able to attend the event as they have in prev…Mon, 09 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J1 LEAGUE
Jakovic called up for Canada squad
Shimizu S-Pulse defender Dejan Jakovic has been selected to Canada’s squad for their upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the club announced on Saturday. Canada will host Honduras on Friday, before traveling to face El Salvador next Tuesday. The 30-year-old has 16 appearances for S-Pulse this season but failed to make an appearance since the…Mon, 09 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST - J1 LEAGUE
Sanfrecce soar top of table with Gamba victory
Sanfrecce Hiroshima went two points clear at the head of the overall MEIJI YASUDA J1 League table following their 2-0 win over Gamba Osaka on Saturday. Despite Takashi Usami having an early chance to begin the scoring, it was Sanfrecce who enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges, with Masaaki Higashiguchi standing tall against the threat. But the …Sun, 08 Nov 2015 · 10:04 JST