Latest Japanese J League News
J-League: Vegalta top after draw with Jubilo
April, 7 2012Vegalta Sendai top the J. League by a point after their 2-2 draw with Jubilo Iwata.
Article | ConversationLjungberg leaves J-League's Shimizu S-Pulse
February, 14 2012Former Sweden and Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has left Shimizu S-Pulse by mutual consent after just six months at the Japanese J-League side.
Article | ConversationJapan: Kashiwa forced to wait for title
November, 26 2011Kashiwa Reysol will have to wait for another week for a chance to clinch the J.League title after being held to a 1-1 home draw by Cerezo Osaka.
Article | ConversationGamba boss linked with Urawa switch - report
ESPNsoccernet staff | November, 23 2011Akira Nishino is set to step down as Gamba Osaka manager at the end of the season, with reports linking him to the vacant position at J.League rivals Urawa Reds.
Article | ConversationJ.League: Kashiwa Reysol close in on title
November, 20 2011Title-chasing Kashiwa Reysol moved three points clear at the top of the J.League after claiming their fifth successive win with a 2-1 victory at Shimizu S-Pulse.
Article | ConversationMontedio relegated from J.League
November, 3 2011Montedio Yamagata's relegation from the J.League was confirmed today as they lost 2-0 at Vissel Kobe.
Article | ConversationJ.League: Avispa Fukuoka suffer relegation
October, 23 2011Avispa Fukuoka's seemingly inevitable relegation to J. League Division Two was confirmed today after they suffered a 3-1 loss at the hands of Albirex Niigata.
Article | ConversationJ.League: Nagoya Grampus close the gap
October, 15 2011Defending J.League champions Nagoya Grampus cut Gamba Osaka's lead at the top of the table to one point after doubles from Naoshi Nakamura and Jungo Fujimoto sealed a crucial 4-1 triumph over their title rivals at Mizuho Athletic Stadium.
Article | ConversationJ.League: Osaka stay top of the pile
October, 2 2011Gamba Osaka retained their one-point advantage at the top of the J.League on Sunday with a 1-0 home victory over Urawa Red Diamonds.
Article | ConversationJapan: Kashiwa miss big chance to go top
September, 25 2011Kashiwa Reysol missed the chance to go top of the J.League after they lost 3-1 at home to relegation-threatened Omiya Ardija.
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