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J.League Match Preview: Vissel begin title defense against newly-promoted Júbilo
Vissel Kobe had a season for the ages in 2023, winning the first Meiji Yasuda J1 League title in club history. Now they’re back to defend their crown and it all begins on Saturday at 13:00 JST when they visit newly-promoted Júbilo Iwata in a match that will be streamed live on JLeague.co.Vissel were led by joint Top Scorer and J1 MVP Yuya Osako last year an…Tue, 20 Feb 2024 · 05:59 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
J.League Match Preview: Sanfrecce open new season and new stadium against the Reds
The 2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League season is set to begin!The new campaign officially kicks off on Friday at 14:00 JST at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, the brand new home ground of Sanfrecce Hiroshima, as the hosts square off against Urawa Reds.To make things all the better, you can watch the contest live on JLeague.co or on your local broadcaster.The Viola are …Tue, 20 Feb 2024 · 05:55 · 1 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
2024 J.League season preview: Urawa Reds on the hunt for more trophies
Urawa Reds have won every trophy on offer and their three AFC Champions League titles are the second-most of any club on the continent. Needless to say, they dream big in Saitama and 2024 will be no different, but let's start with last season ...2023 reviewUrawa began the year with all focus on the AFC Champions League and it paid off. They won the con…Tue, 20 Feb 2024 · 01:10 · 4 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
Oniki sets trophy record among J.League managers
Toru Oniki is the most successful manager in J.League history after the Kawasaki Frontale boss won the Fujifilm Super Cup 2024 for his record 10th trophy.Frontale’s Super Cup triumph broke the tie between Oniki and the legendary Oswaldo de Oliveira, who won nine trophies, putting the Japanese boss all alone in the top spot. Oniki ended his playing car…Sun, 18 Feb 2024 · 13:26 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
Five Next Gen J.League Players to Watch in 2024
The J.League is the hub of Japanese football development, with every player on the national team coming through a J.League club and making their professional debut in the domestic league.With Samurai Blue stars impressing on the highest stage in Europe, interest has ignited in the J.League as a talent incubator, so it's only fitting that we take a look…Sun, 18 Feb 2024 · 07:25 · 4 MIN READ - FUJIFILM SUPER CUP
Kawasaki capture Fujifilm Super Cup 2024
A goal from Sai van Wermeskerken sealed victory for Kawasaki Frontale at the Fujifilm Super Cup 2024 as the new signing made an instant impact to defeat Vissel Kobe, 1-0, at the National Stadium on Saturday.The Emperor's Cup holders were defensively rock solid all afternoon, with 19-year-old center back Kota Takai impressing throughout in a composed, c…Sat, 17 Feb 2024 · 15:19 · 2 MIN READ - FUJIFILM SUPER CUP
FUJIFILM SUPER CUP 2024 same-day ticket sales available
Same-day tickets for the FUJIFILM SUPER CUP 2024 on Saturday, February 17th at the National Stadium (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) will be made available as follows.FUJIFILM SUPER CUP 2024 same-day ticket sales method■Ticket sales start time: From 9:30 at the ticket box near E Gate■Seat types scheduled for sale[Reserved Seats]●Category 5: 5,600 yen●Category 6: Adults…Sat, 17 Feb 2024 · 08:22 · 2 MIN READ - AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
J.League clubs face differing tasks ahead of AFC Champions League second legs
Kawasaki Frontale’s first match of 2024 went according to plan as they traveled to China and defeated Shandong Taishan, 3-2, in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Round of 16 tie.New signing Erison scored in his Frontale debut when he converted from the penalty spot after 28 minutes and his compatriot Marcinho doubled the lead five minutes later wh…Fri, 16 Feb 2024 · 09:38 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
2024 J.League season preview: Big winter has Nagoya Grampus dreaming
Nagoya Grampus are J.League originals with a historic first-division title in 2010 that lives fondly in the memories of their fans.Can they reach those heights again in the 2024 Meiji Yasuda J1 League? Let's break it all down.2023 reviewFor much of 2023, it looked like Nagoya were taking a major step up for the first time in years. They were in second …Thu, 15 Feb 2024 · 11:17 · 3 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
2024 J.League season preview: Avispa Fukuoka hoping to build on best season in club history
Avispa Fukuoka lived an unforgettable dream in 2023 and will be hoping for even more joy in 2024. Let's step back before we jump forward...2023 reviewAvispa lost their season opener, but then immediately went on a six-match unbeaten streak. They'd go even better during the summer when a six-match winning streak gave them hope of securing their bes…Mon, 12 Feb 2024 · 02:26 · 3 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
2024 J.League season preview: Kawasaki Frontale determined to bounce back
For years, Kawasaki Frontale were the class of the J.League.Four J1 titles in six years were won in Kawasaki, on top of a mighty domestic cup haul, but that run of dominance quite clearly came to an end last season with an eighth-place finish.Let's reflect on 2023 and look forward to what 2024 might hold for Kawasaki.2023 reviewFrontale were never high…Sat, 10 Feb 2024 · 09:03 · 3 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
2024 J.League season preview: Cerezo Osaka aiming to bloom among the elite
Cerezo Osaka are an ambitious club loading up to position themselves right alongside the J.League elite in 2024. But before we look forward it's imperative to unpack the season that was in 2023.2023 reviewCerezo spent much of the summer in the fight for the top three spots and the AFC tournament berths that come with them, but things turned late in the…Fri, 9 Feb 2024 · 00:31 · 2 MIN READ - FUJIFILM SUPER CUP
Match Preview: Fujifilm Super Cup 2024 to be live worldwide
Football in Japan is officially back this weekend.Vissel Kobe and Kawasaki Frontale will go head-to-head in the Fujifilm Super Cup 2024 this Saturday and you can catch all the action live, no matter where you are on the planet.Vissel earned their place in this showpiece event as the 2023 Meiji Yasuda J1 League champions. They were the most complete team in …Thu, 8 Feb 2024 · 10:50 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
2024 J.League season preview: Albirex Niigata aiming to build on great 2023
Albirex Niigata’s return to the Meiji Yasuda J1 League was a smashing success in 2023. What will 2024 have in store for them?2023 reviewMost teams spend their first season after promotion just trying to stay afloat, but not these Swans. They went undefeated in their first four matches to start the season strong and did not lose in their last nine contests t…Thu, 8 Feb 2024 · 01:45 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
2024 J.League season preview: New era arrives for FC Tokyo
FC Tokyo have been the capital's lone top-flight club for years, but that changes this season.There’s competition in the big city now and the blue and red side of town is up for the challenge.Let's dig in to what 2024 might hold, but first we'll start with last season.2023 reviewFC Tokyo unveiled their new visual identity during the campaign,…Wed, 7 Feb 2024 · 04:45 · 4 MIN READ - FUJIFILM SUPER CUP
How Kawasaki Frontale reached the Fujifilm Super Cup 2024
Kawasaki Frontale are ready to kick off the new Japanese football season at the Fujifilm Super Cup, but how did a team that finished eighth in the 2023 Meiji Yasuda J1 League earn the right to start off 2024 with a crack at a trophy?The answer is that Frontale finished off last year by winning the 103rd edition of the Emperor’s Cup.Frontale entered the comp…Wed, 7 Feb 2024 · 04:45 · 2 MIN READ - FUJIFILM SUPER CUP
How Vissel Kobe reached the Fujifilm Super Cup 2024
The Fujifilm Super Cup 2024 will mark the official kick-off of the 2024 Japanese football season and, crucially for the two teams involved, the chance to win the year’s first trophy.For Vissel Kobe, it is a chance to build on what was the best year in the history of the club. Vissel were spectacular in 2023. They were the second-highest scoring team i…Wed, 7 Feb 2024 · 04:43 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
2024 J.League season preview: High-scoring Sapporo aim to soar in 2024
Nobody thrilled J.League crowds in 2023 quite like Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. They were open, aggressive, attacking, and anyone who tuned in knew that Consadole were going to take them on a wild ride.But will we see the same Sapporo side in 2024? Let's dig in.2023 reviewNo team in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League conceded more goals than 12th-place Consadol…Tue, 6 Feb 2024 · 01:28 · 3 MIN READ - FUJIFILM SUPER CUP
FUJIFILM SUPER CUP 2024 to be Broadcast Worldwide
J.League has announced that FUJIFILM SUPER CUP 2024 will be available for viewing worldwide on the following overseas broadcasters and platforms. In addition to Thailand, Australia and China, the match will be also broadcast in Indonesia and Macau this year.Furthermore, the match will be broadcast live on J.League's official international YouTube chann…Mon, 5 Feb 2024 · 17:16 · 2 MIN READ - J1 LEAGUE
2024 J.League season preview: Kyoto Sanga looking for purple patch
It took a decade for Kyoto Sanga F.C. to secure their place back in the top flight, but they are now going on their third straight season in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League. What does 2024 have in store for this club looking to become a top-flight mainstay?2023 reviewA three-match winning streak early in the season saw Sanga reach as high as fifth place, but tha…Mon, 5 Feb 2024 · 00:42 · 3 MIN READ