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#NextGenJLEAGUE stars triumph, Japan win 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup
A crop of the best #NextGenJLEAGUE stars are now the best on the continent after beating Uzbekistan, 1-0, to win the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup final.Two J.League rivals combined for the winning tally as Tokyo Verdy’s Fuki Yamada scored the winning goal in the first minute of stoppage time with a gorgeous shot from 20 yards after a beautiful backheel from FC To…Sat, 4 May 2024 · 03:45 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match of the Week: Reds head to Kawasaki in worldwide broadcast
Kawasaki Frontale and Urawa Reds are two of the Meiji Yasuda J.League’s biggest and most successful clubs, and on Friday at 16:00 JST they clash in a must-see match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.Both Frontale and Urawa have struggled in the early going this season. Frontale have just two wins from their first 10 mat…Wed, 1 May 2024 · 13:45 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Grampus host Vissel in Friday Night J.League clash shown worldwide
Vissel Kobe are the reigning Meiji Yasuda J1 League champions and their fight to defend the crown continues against Nagoya Grampus on Friday at 19:00 JST in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.The defending champs haven’t hit their stride yet this season as they’ve worked through integrating new signings and a mou…Wed, 1 May 2024 · 13:23 · 2 MIN READ - Samurai Blue
Next Gen J.League stars reach AFC U23 Asian Cup final, seal Japan's place at Olympics
Japan have qualified for the men’s football competition at this summer’s Paris Olympics after defeating Iraq, 2-0, in the semi-finals of the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup.Japan made it out of Group B at the tournament by beating China and United Arab Emirates, before falling to South Korea. That earned them second place in the group, which matched them up against …Tue, 30 Apr 2024 · 08:53 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Top Scorer Watch: Germain scores again to hold off surging Léo Ceará
Ryo Germain is still on top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League goal scoring chart after finding the back yet again in Matchweek 10.The Júbilo Iwata striker buried a penalty kick to wrap up a 2-0 win and knock FC Machida Zelvia out of first place. Germain now has 10 goals from 10 matches for Júbilo as he retains his place on top of the Top Scorer race for a…Sun, 28 Apr 2024 · 19:35 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J1 League Matchweek 10 Recap: Upsets, comebacks keep table tight
Cerezo Osaka is back on top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League table. How’d they get there? Let’s dive into the Sakura and the rest of the Matchweek 10 action:Cerezo Osaka 2, Yokohama F·Marinos 2Two of the J.League’s best teams put on a show as Léo Ceará answered an early Kota Mizunuma goal and then a Keigo Sakakibara tally for a 2-2 draw that catapulted Cerezo …Sun, 28 Apr 2024 · 19:24 · 3 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match of the Week: Cerezo clash with F·Marinos shown worldwide
Cerezo Osaka got a taste of first place last week, and they have every intention of getting back on top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League when they square off against Yokohama F·Marinos on Saturday at 15:00 JST in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. The Sakura spent a week on top of the table before suffering t…Thu, 25 Apr 2024 · 06:23 · 3 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Gamba matchup with the Antlers to be shown worldwide
Gamba Osaka are winners of two league matches in a row and up to sixth in the table, and they’ll be hoping to keep that good run of J1 form going on Sunday at 15:00 JST when they take on Kashima Antlers in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. The Black and Blue of Osaka struggled mightily in the midweek, los…Thu, 25 Apr 2024 · 06:17 · 2 MIN READ - AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Yokohama F·Marinos advance to AFC Champions League final after epic shootout win
Yokohama F·Marinos are on their way to the AFC Champions League final after defeating Ulsan Hyundai on penalty kicks in an unforgettable semi-final.Marinos entered the second leg of the tie down 1-0 after defeat in South Korea, but their fans were in full voice at a rainy Nissan Stadium and helped get them off to a quick start.22-year-old Asahi Uenaka took …Thu, 25 Apr 2024 · 06:10 · 2 MIN READ - League Cup
Stunning upsets headline new era of J.League YBC Levain Cup
The second round of the J.League YBC Levain Cup delivered some stunners, as three lower-division clubs defeated Meiji Yasuda J1 League sides in a memorable night for the competition.The expanded cup brought all J.League clubs into the competition for the first time and after V-Varen Nagasaki took down a J1 side last week, FC Ryukyu, AC Nagano Parceiro and B…Thu, 25 Apr 2024 · 06:02 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Top Scorer Watch: Germain scores twice to extend lead
Ryo Germain is still on top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League scoring chart after finding the back of the net twice in Matchweek 9.Germain's brace was a thing of beauty and began with a brilliant header to open the scoring in Júbilo Iwata’s 2-2 draw with Avispa Fukuoka. Germain now has nine goals from nine matches, keeping him in control of the race…Mon, 22 Apr 2024 · 06:42 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J1 League Matchweek 9 Recap: Zelvia reclaim first place with win over FC Tokyo
FC Machida Zelvia slipped up last week to fall from the top of the table, but they are right back in first place now. Find out how they did it and all the rest of the Matchweek 9 action:FC Tokyo 1, FC Machida Zelvia 2Na Sang-ho scored the opener and Oh Se-hun added a second as the South Korean duo fired Zelvia to victory and back to the top of the table. …Mon, 22 Apr 2024 · 06:31 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match of the Week: Urawa host Gamba in worldwide broadcast
Urawa Reds and Gamba Osaka are two proud clubs with glittering histories, and on Saturday at 16:00 JUST they will meet at Saitama Stadium 2002 in a match that you can watch live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. Urawa and Gamba are two of the three Japanese clubs to win the modern AFC Champions League and, as former kings of Asia, they …Thu, 18 Apr 2024 · 01:36 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Zelvia aiming to bounce back against FC Tokyo
FC Machida Zelvia suffered their first major setback of the season last week, but they are still right in the heart of the title race. They’ll be looking to bounce back on Sunday at 15:00 JST when they take on FC Tokyo in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world. Machida got off to a phenomenal start in their mai…Thu, 18 Apr 2024 · 01:30 · 2 MIN READ - AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Yokohama F·Marinos fall in first leg of AFC Champions League semi-final
Yokohama F·Marinos were unable to find a way through against Ulsan Hyundai in the first leg of their AFC Champions League semi-final tie, falling 1-0.Nevertheless, the Tricolor still have a fantastic opportunity to book their spot in the final, down just one goal heading back to Yokohama for the second leg.Ulsan went in front after 19 minutes when a smooth …Thu, 18 Apr 2024 · 01:26 · 2 MIN READ - League Cup
Cupdate: V-Varen Nagasaki deliver first upset of expanded J.League YBC Levain Cup
The second round of the 2024 J.League YBC Levain Cup brought Japan’s top-flight clubs into the competition and, with it, came the tournament’s first big upset.Meiji Yasuda J2 League side V-Varen Nagasaki toppled first-division Júbilo Iwata, 1-0, thanks to a goal by Kazuki Kushibiki.There was nearly another massive upset as J3 club Matsumoto Yamaga took a le…Thu, 18 Apr 2024 · 01:22 · 1 MIN READ - AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Yokohama F·Marinos dreaming of continental glory in maiden AFC Champions League semi-final
Yokohama F·Marinos are one of Japan’s biggest clubs and have won nearly every trophy on offer, but there is one piece of silverware that has eluded them - the AFC Champions League.This could be the year that the Tricolor finally reach the summit of Asian club football, with their maiden semi-final coming up against Ulsan Hyundai and the storied club standin…Wed, 17 Apr 2024 · 12:11 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
Zelvia star Hirakawa earns Konami Monthly MVP for February and March
Yu Hirakawa has been awarded the first Konami Monthly MVP of the 2024 season, giving him top player honors in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League for February and March.The FC Machida Zelvia winger was fabulous for the newly-promoted side, helping lead them to the top of the table in their first-ever top flight campaign.Hirakawa scored the lone goal in Zelvia’s 1-0 …Wed, 17 Apr 2024 · 09:11 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
Taniguchi's magnificent volley for Albirex wins Goal of the Month for February and March
Kaito Taniguchi started off the season with a bang, scoring a volley to remember in Matchweek 1 that has won him Goal of the Month for February and March.Albirex Niigata had fallen behind Sagan Tosu early on, but then a long ball over the top found Taniguchi. He could have tried running in on goal, but instead he blasted it with his first touch from 25 yard…Wed, 17 Apr 2024 · 09:00 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
Kuroda named Manager of the Month after Zelvia's fast start
Go Kuroda’s first month in the first division has been nothing short of remarkable as he led FC Machida Zelvia straight to the top of the table. Now, he’s been recognized for the marvelous job he’s done by being named Manager of the Month for February and March.Kuroda was a high school coaching legend before taking over Zelvia in 2023 and immediately led th…Wed, 17 Apr 2024 · 08:53 · 2 MIN READ