J2 – Page 5 – J.League Regista

Freefalling

From a needed renewal to the most incredible relegation in J2 history: that’s 2021 in a nutshell for Matsumoto Yamaga.

Revenge of the doubts

Júbilo Iwata won the title almost too easily, yet their roster doesn’t rely on young blood. Is there a future for this group?

2021 Regista Awards: J1 League

A consolidated dynasty, an Aussie gatekeeper, and young guns: these have been the awards for 2021 in the top tier.

Like a Fine Wine

A J2 loyal soldier, Junki Koike hasn’t known (almost) anything else in his career. Nevertheless, he’s giving his best at 34.

The Okinawan sniper

Satoki Uejo came through like a bullet, just like one of the rockets from his right foot. He cannot be ignored anymore.

J. Finest Hour – Shonan Bellmare (2014)

In 2020, Kawasaki Frontale wrote history. In this last episode of JFH, we revisit the team who had done it before them.

J. Finest Hour – Kawasaki Frontale (2004)

In 2020, Kawasaki Frontale wrote history. In this third episode of JFH, we revisit other teams who had done the same.

Kanto-ku-rama

We feel like Oprah: “You get a new head coach, you get a new head coach, everyone gets a new head coach!”

J. Finest Hour – Sanfrecce Hiroshima (2008)

In 2020, Kawasaki Frontale wrote history. In this second episode of JFH, we revisit other teams who had done the same.

The Regista Diaries – June 24, 2021

A new column has started from a few months and we’re trying to bring forward this weekly appointment. Every weekend we’re gonna try to watch two games, one from J1…