J. League – Page 3 – J.League Regista

Flying Pheasants

Fagiano Okayama weren’t even on the map of Japanese football 20 years ago – now they’ll play in J1 for the first time.

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

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.