Japan Professional Football League News | J.LEAGUE (2024)

  • J1 LEAGUEJ.League Match of the Week: Reds head to Kawasaki in worldwide broadcastKawasaki Frontale and Urawa Reds are two of the Meiji Yasuda J.League’s biggest and most successful clubs, and on Friday at 16:00 JST they clash in a must-see match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.Both Frontale and Urawa have struggled in the early going this season. Frontale have just two wins from their first 10 mat…Wed, 1 May 2024 · 13:45· 2 MIN READ
  • J1 LEAGUEJ.League Match Preview: Grampus host Vissel in Friday Night J.League clash shown worldwideVissel Kobe are the reigning Meiji Yasuda J1 League champions and their fight to defend the crown continues against Nagoya Grampus on Friday at 19:00 JST in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.The defending champs haven’t hit their stride yet this season as they’ve worked through integrating new signings and a mou…Wed, 1 May 2024 · 13:23· 2 MIN READ
  • Samurai BlueNext Gen J.League stars reach AFC U23 Asian Cup final, seal Japan's place at OlympicsJapan have qualified for the men’s football competition at this summer’s Paris Olympics after defeating Iraq, 2-0, in the semi-finals of the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup.Japan made it out of Group B at the tournament by beating China and United Arab Emirates, before falling to South Korea. That earned them second place in the group, which matched them up against …Tue, 30 Apr 2024 · 08:53· 2 MIN READ
  • J1 LEAGUEJ.League Top Scorer Watch: Germain scores again to hold off surging Léo CearáRyo Germain is still on top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League goal scoring chart after finding the back yet again in Matchweek 10.The Júbilo Iwata striker buried a penalty kick to wrap up a 2-0 win and knock FC Machida Zelvia out of first place.Germain now has 10 goals from 10 matches for Júbilo as he retains his place on top of the Top Scorer race for a…Sun, 28 Apr 2024 · 19:35· 1 MIN READ
  • J1 LEAGUEJ1 League Matchweek 10 Recap: Upsets, comebacks keep table tightCerezo Osaka is back on top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League table. How’d they get there? Let’s dive into the Sakura and the rest of the Matchweek 10 action:Cerezo Osaka 2, Yokohama F·Marinos 2Two of the J.League’s best teams put on a show as Léo Ceará answered an early Kota Mizunuma goal and then a Keigo Sakakibara tally for a 2-2 draw that catapulted Cerezo …Sun, 28 Apr 2024 · 19:24· 3 MIN READ
  • J1 LEAGUEJ.League Match of the Week: Cerezo clash with F·Marinos shown worldwideCerezo Osaka got a taste of first place last week, and they have every intention of getting back on top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League when they square off against Yokohama F·Marinos on Saturday at 15:00 JST in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.The Sakura spent a week on top of the table before suffering t…Thu, 25 Apr 2024 · 06:23· 3 MIN READ
  • J1 LEAGUEJ.League Match Preview: Gamba matchup with the Antlers to be shown worldwideGamba Osaka are winners of two league matches in a row and up to sixth in the table, and they’ll be hoping to keep that good run of J1 form going on Sunday at 15:00 JST when they take on Kashima Antlers in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.The Black and Blue of Osaka struggled mightily in the midweek, los…Thu, 25 Apr 2024 · 06:17· 2 MIN READ
  • AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUEYokohama F·Marinos advance to AFC Champions League final after epic shootout winYokohama F·Marinos are on their way to the AFC Champions League final after defeating Ulsan Hyundai on penalty kicks in an unforgettable semi-final.Marinos entered the second leg of the tie down 1-0 after defeat in South Korea, but their fans were in full voice at a rainy Nissan Stadium and helped get them off to a quick start.22-year-old Asahi Uenaka took …Thu, 25 Apr 2024 · 06:10· 2 MIN READ
  • League CupStunning upsets headline new era of J.League YBC Levain CupThe second round of the J.League YBC Levain Cup delivered some stunners, as three lower-division clubs defeated Meiji Yasuda J1 League sides in a memorable night for the competition.The expanded cup brought all J.League clubs into the competition for the first time and after V-Varen Nagasaki took down a J1 side last week, FC Ryukyu, AC Nagano Parceiro and B…Thu, 25 Apr 2024 · 06:02· 2 MIN READ
  • J1 LEAGUEJ.League Top Scorer Watch: Germain scores twice to extend leadRyo Germain is still on top of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League scoring chart after finding the back of the net twice in Matchweek 9.Germain's brace was a thing of beauty and began with a brilliant header to open the scoring in Júbilo Iwata’s 2-2 draw with Avispa f*ckuoka.Germain now has nine goals from nine matches, keeping him in control of the race…Mon, 22 Apr 2024 · 06:42· 1 MIN READ
  • J1 LEAGUEJ1 League Matchweek 9 Recap: Zelvia reclaim first place with win over FC TokyoFC Machida Zelvia slipped up last week to fall from the top of the table, but they are right back in first place now. Find out how they did it and all the rest of the Matchweek 9 action:FC Tokyo 1, FC Machida Zelvia 2Na Sang-ho scored the opener and Oh Se-hun added a second as the South Korean duo fired Zelvia to victory and back to the top of the table.…Mon, 22 Apr 2024 · 06:31· 2 MIN READ
  • J1 LEAGUEJ.League Match of the Week: Urawa host Gamba in worldwide broadcastUrawa Reds and Gamba Osaka are two proud clubs with glittering histories, and on Saturday at 16:00 JUST they will meet at Saitama Stadium 2002 in a match that you can watch live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.Urawa and Gamba are two of the three Japanese clubs to win the modern AFC Champions League and, as former kings of Asia, they …Thu, 18 Apr 2024 · 01:36· 2 MIN READ
  • J1 LEAGUEJ.League Match Preview: Zelvia aiming to bounce back against FC TokyoFC Machida Zelvia suffered their first major setback of the season last week, but they are still right in the heart of the title race. They’ll be looking to bounce back on Sunday at 15:00 JST when they take on FC Tokyo in a match that will be shown live on JLeague.co and broadcasters around the world.Machida got off to a phenomenal start in their mai…Thu, 18 Apr 2024 · 01:30· 2 MIN READ
  • AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUEYokohama F·Marinos fall in first leg of AFC Champions League semi-finalYokohama F·Marinos were unable to find a way through against Ulsan Hyundai in the first leg of their AFC Champions League semi-final tie, falling 1-0.Nevertheless, the Tricolor still have a fantastic opportunity to book their spot in the final, down just one goal heading back to Yokohama for the second leg.Ulsan went in front after 19 minutes when a smooth …Thu, 18 Apr 2024 · 01:26· 2 MIN READ
  • League CupCupdate: V-Varen Nagasaki deliver first upset of expanded J.League YBC Levain CupThe second round of the 2024 J.League YBC Levain Cup brought Japan’s top-flight clubs into the competition and, with it, came the tournament’s first big upset.Meiji Yasuda J2 League side V-Varen Nagasaki toppled first-division Júbilo Iwata, 1-0, thanks to a goal by Kazuki Kushibiki.There was nearly another massive upset as J3 club Matsumoto Yamaga took a le…Thu, 18 Apr 2024 · 01:22· 1 MIN READ
  • AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUEYokohama F·Marinos dreaming of continental glory in maiden AFC Champions League semi-finalYokohama F·Marinos are one of Japan’s biggest clubs and have won nearly every trophy on offer, but there is one piece of silverware that has eluded them - the AFC Champions League.This could be the year that the Tricolor finally reach the summit of Asian club football, with their maiden semi-final coming up against Ulsan Hyundai and the storied club standin…Wed, 17 Apr 2024 · 12:11· 2 MIN READ
  • J1 LEAGUEZelvia star Hirakawa earns Konami Monthly MVP for February and MarchYu Hirakawa has been awarded the first Konami Monthly MVP of the 2024 season, giving him top player honors in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League for February and March.The FC Machida Zelvia winger was fabulous for the newly-promoted side, helping lead them to the top of the table in their first-ever top flight campaign.Hirakawa scored the lone goal in Zelvia’s 1-0 …Wed, 17 Apr 2024 · 09:11· 1 MIN READ
  • J1 LEAGUETaniguchi's magnificent volley for Albirex wins Goal of the Month for February and MarchKaito Taniguchi started off the season with a bang, scoring a volley to remember in Matchweek 1 that has won him Goal of the Month for February and March.Albirex Niigata had fallen behind Sagan Tosu early on, but then a long ball over the top found Taniguchi. He could have tried running in on goal, but instead he blasted it with his first touch from 25 yard…Wed, 17 Apr 2024 · 09:00· 1 MIN READ
  • J1 LEAGUEKuroda named Manager of the Month after Zelvia's fast startGo Kuroda’s first month in the first division has been nothing short of remarkable as he led FC Machida Zelvia straight to the top of the table. Now, he’s been recognized for the marvelous job he’s done by being named Manager of the Month for February and March.Kuroda was a high school coaching legend before taking over Zelvia in 2023 and immediately led th…Wed, 17 Apr 2024 · 08:53· 2 MIN READ
  • J1 LEAGUESuzuki shines bright for Bellmare to win Young Player of the Month for February and MarchAkito Suzuki was sterling up front for Shonan Bellmare in February and March, showing just how promising the 20-year-old is. For that terrific play, Suzuki has been awarded the season’s first J1 Young Player of the Month.Suzuki started all five of Bellmare’s games in February and March, scoring his first goal of the season in the 82nd minute to beat Kyoto S…Wed, 17 Apr 2024 · 08:47· 1 MIN READ
Japan Professional Football League News | J.LEAGUE (2024)

FAQs

Will the J League be in EA FC 24? ›

No J League moving forward.

What is the Japanese J League? ›

the J.League or the Meiji Yasuda J1 League (Japanese: 明治安田J1リーグ, Hepburn: Meiji Yasuda Jē-wan Rīgu) for sponsorship reasons, is the top level of the Japan Professional Football League (日本プロサッカーリーグ, Nihon Puro Sakkā Rīgu) system.

How many foreign players are in J League? ›

The rules are quite strict : you can't have more than 5 foreign players in the match squad (you can get more in the team but only 5 at the same time each game), and also you need 4 club based players.

Why isn't J League in FIFA? ›

Juventus, having been similarly absent for the past three entries and thus known as Piemonte Calcio, are featured in the game however. The game no longer feature the teams of the J1 League, due to EA and J. League's six-year partnership coming to an end.

Is EA FC 24 going to be a pro? ›

Before you can enter the FC Pro ecosystem, you must register and agree to the EA SPORTS FC Pro 24 Official Rules. After you register and reach Division 4 in the Ultimate Team Rivals game mode in EA SPORTS FC 24, you'll gain access to the Competitive game mode which you'll use for FC Pro Open matches.

What is American football called in Japan? ›

It's called アメリカンフットボール Amerikanfuttobōru, a direct borrowing from English, although there is also the shorter term アメフトamefuto.

Why did Japan leave league? ›

GENEVA, Feb. 24, 1933 (UP) - The Japanese delegation, defying world opinion, withdrew from the League of Nations Assembly today after the assembly had adopted a report blaming Japan for events in Manchuria.

How popular is football in Japan? ›

Highlights: Most Popular Sports In Japan Statistics

Baseball is considered the most popular sport in Japan. About 20.5% of Japanese individuals said they like watching baseball. Sumo is one of the oldest sports in Japan and is the national sport. Football (Soccer) is the second most popular sport in Japan.

Does Japan have a professional football team? ›

The Japan Professional Football League is established as a legal corporation (10 clubs).

How to watch the NFL in Japan? ›

NFL Game Pass on DAZN | DAZN JP. Watch the NFL Scouting Combine, the NFL Draft, NFL Network 24/7 plus more. Every match of the season plus highlights, the Playoffs and the Super Bowl.

What is the prize money for the J1 League winner? ›

The winners receive prize money (J1: 300,000 yen, J2: 200,000 yen, J3: 100,000 yen) and their award is presented on the player's first home game following the announcement. It has been previously known as the Coca-Cola J. League Monthly MVP (2013-2014), Meiji Yasuda J.

Who is the Vietnamese player in the J League? ›

Nguyen Cong Phuong's performance in his first start for Yokohama FC, April 24, 2024. In the 2024 season, Yokohama compete in J2 League after getting relegated in the 2023 J1 League. Yokohama aim to return to J1 League next season.

What is the best team in the J-League? ›

Updated after matches played on 28 April 2024
RankClub / CountryPoints
1Yokohama F. Marinos Japan1575
2Kawasaki Frontale Japan1558
3Vissel Kobe Japan1506
4Urawa Red Diamonds Japan1503
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Apr 28, 2024

What leagues will be in EA FC 24? ›

Here are just some of the 40+ licensed competitions in EAS FC 24:
  • Premier League.
  • UEFA Champions League.
  • UEFA Women's Champions League.
  • LALIGA EA SPORTS.
  • Bundesliga.
  • Ligue 1 Uber Eats.
  • Serie A.
  • MLS.
Feb 23, 2024

What teams are missing from EA FC 24? ›

Roma, Atalanta, Lazio and Napoli are not featured in EA Sports FC 24 due to their exclusivity agreements with rival game eFootball, and are instead known as Roma FC, Bergamo Calcio, Latium, and Napoli FC respectively.

Why is there no Japan in FC 24? ›

The national teams of Germany and Japan have fake players in Football Manager 2024 due to licensing issues that Sports Interactive and SEGA have been unable to resolve through the years despite getting a license to have the top 3 tiers of each nation as playable.

Will EA FC 24 have international teams? ›

Complete list of all national teams in EA FC 24. While players can choose between men's and women's national teams, the choices available are far more regarding the male sides. Almost all the big nations from the global football world are present, along with their most recent squads.

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