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2022–23 In Japanese Football
This article summarizes Japanese football in the 2023 season. National teams SourceJFA Men's Senior JFA.jp U-23 JFA.jp U-20 JFA.jp U-17 JFA.jp Futsal U-23 futsal U-20 futsal Beach soccer Esports football Women's Senior U-20 JFA.jp U-17 JFA.jp Futsal Club competitions League (men) Promotion and relegation J1 League J2 League J3 League Japan Football League (JFL) League (women) Promotion and relegation WE League Nadeshiko League Cup competitions (men) Fujifilm Super Cup Emperor's Cup =Final= J.League YBC Levain Cup *Qualified teams: Cup competitions (women) Empress's Cup WE League Cup See also *Japan Football Association The Japan Football Association (JFA, ) is the governing body responsible for the administration of football, futsal, beach soccer and efootball in Japan. It is responsible for the national team, as well as club competitions. History The organisat ... (JFA) Notes References External linksJa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 In Association Football
The following are the scheduled events of association football (soccer) for the calendar year 2023 throughout the world. This includes the following: * In countries whose league seasons fall within a single calendar year, the 2023 season. * In countries which crown one champion in a season that spans two calendar years, the 2022–23 season. * In countries which split their league season into two championships, a system often known in Latin America as Apertura and Clausura, all championships awarded in calendar 2023. Events Men's national teams FIFA * 20 May – 11 June: 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in ** : ** : ** : ** 4th: * 10 November – 2 December: 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup in AFC * 1–18 March: 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup in ** : ** : * 16–26 March: 2023 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup in ** : ** : ** : ** 4th: * 15 June – 2 July: 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup in ** : ** : =AFF= * 20 December 2022 – 16 January 2023: 2022 AFF Championship ** : ** : * 17–26 Au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies
, known for sponsorship reasons as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds Ladies, is a women's football club playing in Japan's football league, WE League. Its hometown is the city of Saitama in Saitama Prefecture. Kits Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors Other teams *Men's: Urawa Red Diamonds plays in J1 League. *Youth: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Youth (Under-18) plays in Kantō League. *Junior Youth: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies Junior Youth (Under-14) plays in Saitama League. Player Current squad Notable players *GK ** Nozomi Yamago (2005–2012) *DF ** Kyoko Yano (2007–2012) ** Saki Kumagai (2009–2011) Club officials Honours Domestic *WE League **Runners-up (1): 2021–22 * Nadeshiko League Division 1 **Champions (4): 2004, 2009, 2014, 2020 **Runners-up (3): 2006, 2010, 2019 *Empress's Cup **Champions (1): 2021 **Runners-up (5): 2004, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2019, 2020 * WE League Cup **Champions (1): 2022–23 *Nadeshiko League Cup **Runn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 In Japanese Football
This article summarizes Japanese football in the 2023 season. National teams SourceJFA Men's Senior JFA.jp U-23 JFA.jp U-20 JFA.jp U-17 JFA.jp Futsal U-23 futsal U-20 futsal Beach soccer Esports football Women's Senior U-20 JFA.jp U-17 JFA.jp Futsal Club competitions League (men) Promotion and relegation J1 League J2 League J3 League Japan Football League (JFL) League (women) Promotion and relegation WE League Nadeshiko League Cup competitions (men) Fujifilm Super Cup Emperor's Cup =Final= J.League YBC Levain Cup *Qualified teams: Cup competitions (women) Empress's Cup WE League Cup See also * Japan Football Association (JFA) Notes References External linksJapan Football Association (JFA)List of International matches – JFA.jpAnnual schedule of Japan National Teams in 2023 jfa.jp (as of 18 January 2023) {{DEFAULTSORT:2023 in Japanese Football 2023 in association football Seasons in Japanese foo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Football Association
The Japan Football Association (JFA, ) is the governing body responsible for the administration of football, futsal, beach soccer and efootball in Japan. It is responsible for the national team, as well as club competitions. History The organisation was founded in 1921 as the , and became affiliated with FIFA in 1929. In 1945, the name of the organisation was changed to the ; its Japanese name was changed to the current title in 1975. This reflected common use of the word ''sakkā'' (サッカー), derived from "soccer", rather than the older Japanese word ''shūkyū'' (蹴球; literally "kick-ball"). The word ''sakkā'' gained popularity during the post-World War II occupation of Japan by the United States-led Allied powers. The association generally translates its name to "Japan Football Association" in English, though "Japan Soccer Association" is also used. SourceJFA National teams List of international matches [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadeshiko League
The , commonly known as the , is a semi-professional women's association football Sports league, league in Japan. The Nadeshiko League consists of two divisions that correspond to the second and third levels of the Japanese association football league system#Women's system, Japanese women's football pyramid respectively. Teams are promoted and relegated between the divisions, and between the Nadeshiko League Division 2 and the fourth-level Japanese regional leagues, based on performance in the previous season. Prior to 2021, the Nadeshiko League occupied the top level of the Japanese women's football pyramid as well; that level is now represented by the fully professional WE League. Since 2008, the Nadeshiko League has been sponsored by , a fast food (bento) company based in Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Fukuoka. History The Japan Women's Football League, or the L. League, was founded in 1989. From 1993 to 1999 it adopted an Apertura and Clausura system, similar to the J. League system of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WE League
The , officially the , also known as the for sponsorship reasons, is the top flight of women's association football in Japan, starting from the 2021–22 season. It is the first fully-professional women's soccer league in Japan. History On 3 June 2020, the Japan Football Association (JFA) announced the formation of the WE League to become Japan's new top-flight, professional women's football league. The semi-professional Nadeshiko League would become the second level on the women's football pyramid in Japan once the WE League begins play in the autumn of 2021. United States-based business executive and former Japan international footballer Kikuko Okajima was announced as the WE League's inaugural chairwoman. 17 clubs applied to join the WE League; eight to ten of them would be admitted and the results to be announced in October 2020. On 15 October 2020, 11 clubs were announced as founding members of the WE League, including seven with J. League affiliations. Competition form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Football League
The also known as simply the JFL is the 4th tier of the Japanese association football league system, positioned beneath the three divisions of the J.League. The league features fully professional teams that hold J.League associate membership among its ranks. Relationship and position of J. League and Japan Football League (JFL) According to the official document published in December 2013 when the J3 League was established, the J3 League was the 3rd level of the J.League. The J.League and non-J.League amateur leagues have different hierarchical structures, and the J3 League was ranked on the same level as the JFL. In addition, the JFL itself has the same recognition in the material showing the league composition on the official website. Therefore, the JFL is treated as equal to J3 in theory, but in practice it is considered equivalent to a 4th division. History The Japan Football League started from the 1999 season when the second division of J.League (J2) was also born. Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J3 League
or simply J3 is the third division of . It was established in 2013 as the third-tier professional association football league in Japan. The third-tier nationwide league is a relatively recent development in Japanese football with a first attempt made in 1992 (second division of the old JFL), though it only lasted for two seasons. In 1999, following the establishment of J2 League, a new Japan Football League was created to comprise the third tier and lower divisions. After the introduction of J3, the JFL was demoted to the fourth-tier nationwide league, for the first time in history of Japanese football. The league is known as the for their title sponsor. On 20 December 2022, J3 League change logo colour is blue for 2023 season prior to 10th anniversary of third tier professional league below J1 and J2 colour is red and green. History of Japanese third-tier football Amateur era (until 2013) A national third tier of Japanese association football was first established along w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J2 League
The or simply J2 is the second division of the and the second level of the Japanese association football league system. The top tier is represented by the J1 League. It (along with the rest of the J.League) is currently sponsored by Meiji Yasuda Life and it is thus officially known as the . Until the 2014 season it was named the J.League Division 2. Second-tier club football has existed in Japan since 1972; however, it was only professionalized during the 1999 season with ten clubs. The league took one relegating club from the top division and nine clubs from the second-tier semi-professional former Japan Football League to create the J2 League. The remaining seven clubs in the Japan Football League, the newly formed Yokohama FC, and one promoting club from the Regional Leagues, formed the nine-club Japan Football League, then the third tier of Japanese football. The third tier is now represented by the J3 League. History Phases of Japanese second-tier association football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J1 League
The , known as the for sponsorship reasons, is the top level of the system. Founded in 1992, it is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football. Contested by 18 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the J2 League. Until the 2014 season, it was known as the J League Division 1. History Phases of J1 Before the professional league (1992 and earlier) Before the inception of the J.League, the highest level of club football was the Japan Soccer League (JSL), which consisted of amateur clubs. Despite being well-attended during the boom of the late 1960s and early 1970s (when Japan's national team won the bronze Olympic medal at the 1968 games in Mexico), the JSL went into decline in the 1980s, in general line with the deteriorating situation worldwide. Fans were few, the grounds were not of the highest quality, and the Japanese national team was not on a par with the Asian powerhouses. To raise the level of play domestically, to attempt to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Football In Japan
Football is among the most popular sports in Japan, together with baseball, basketball, sumo and martial arts. Its nationwide organization, the Japan Football Association, administers the professional football leagues, including J.League, which is considered by many the most successful football league in Asia. Football Although the official English name of the Japan Football Association uses the term "football", the term ''sakkā'' (サッカー), derived from "soccer", is much more commonly used than ''futtobōru'' (フットボール). The JFA's Japanese name is ''Nippon Sakkā Kyōkai''. Before World War II the term in general use was ''shūkyū'' (蹴球, ''kick-ball''), a Sino-Japanese term. With previously exclusive Japanese terms replaced by American influence after the war, ''sakkā'' became more commonplace. In recent years, many professional teams have named themselves F.C.s (football clubs), with examples being FC Tokyo and Kyoto Sanga FC. History The introduction ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 WE League Cup
The 2022–23 WE League Cup is the 1st season of the WE League Cup, a women's football cup tournament that will be contested annually between WE League clubs. As the league have as of the 2022–23 season only 11 clubs featuring in the tournament and the plan was to make a group stage between the knockouts, it was necessary that six teams featured in a group, and five in another. The winner of each group got a ticket to the final, which will be contested by Urawa Red Diamonds and Tokyo Verdy Beleza. Despite the tournament refers to itself as if it was played between two different years, the tournament starts and ends on 2022, as the "–23" refers to the Japan professional women's football season on the WE League, which starts in 2022 File:2022 collage V1.png, Clockwise, from top left: Road junction at Yamato-Saidaiji Station several hours after the assassination of Shinzo Abe; Anti-government protest in Sri Lanka in front of the Presidential Secretariat; The global monkeypo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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