The J. League is considering returning to the single-stage system that had been in place for 10 years through the 2014 season for the first division, soccer sources said Wednesday.
The change may be implemented starting next season, they said. The J. League has been using the two-stage system followed by a championship playoff for the top flight since last year in the hope of boosting sponsorship revenues.
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