November 2024 – J.League Regista

History in 90 Minutes

After 11 seasons, J3 League are getting their own play-offs… which is a good reminder: how did this start in J2?

A Brazilian striker, a relegated disappointment, another orange dominium: these have been the awards for the third division.

It was a long-running tradition: the Suruga Bank Championship brought many good memories.

A Brazilian force in Nagasaki, a German goalkeeper, and one of the hottest teams in the league: these have been the awards for the second tier.

A rookie season can be fluke, a better sophomore year can not – Hiiro Komori is ready for the next step.

Albirex Niigata are one of the J1 clubs to have never played a final. Now it’s time to win one in the J.League Cup last act.