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With J1 League title race wide open, who are the biggest threats to leaders Machida Zelvia?

With just five points now separating the top five, the J1 League title race looks set to go down to the wire.

Aug 12, 2024 · ESPN

Whatever happened to Japan's 2002 FIFA World Cup stars who formed the first wave to Europe?

With the retirement of Shinji Ono, only one member from Japan's star-studded 2002 World Cup squad remains active -- but whatever happened to them?

Dec 4, 2023 · ESPN

Shinji Ono might have gone quietly into the night but his genius will linger long in the memory

Shinji Ono called time on his storied career amid minimal fanfare at the age of 44 but his genius will linger for those who witnessed him at his peak.

Dec 4, 2023 · ESPN

Columbus, Portland Thorns, Palmeiras: 15 must-watch summer teams

The European club season might be over, but if you can't enough soccer, check out these teams and leagues who are hitting their strides this summer.

Oct 12, 2023 · ESPN

As J.League celebrates 30th anniversary, Japanese football has certainly come a long way

As the J.League celebrates its 30th anniversary, have the first three decades of the professional era in Japanese football been a success?

Oct 24, 2023 · ESPN