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The Cup That Withdrew

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

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.

After 13 years in J1, Sagan Tosu have been relegated. It doesn’t even feel true, but it’s a testament of the miracle they put together.

Dynasties are amazing to watch, but they must end – and the bell has ringed as well for Kawasaki Frontale.

One step for Gunma, a giant change for J2 – Thespa are already down, and there’s no “grey surviving” in the second division.

As a newly-promoted team, Machida Zelvia keep leading the table in J. League. But they haven’t suddenly fall from the sky as a contender.

The “Golden Boy” of Japanese football is ready for the leap: Kuryu Matsuki leaves Tokyo for his next adventure.

The long-standing love story between Australia and Yokohama F. Marinos seems to have reached the end.

Takumu Kawamura is the embodiment of the solid work done by Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the last years.

Taisei Miyashiro needed to leave his beloved Frontale to actually shine. And Vissel Kobe have found a nice bargain in the process.