The J. League is considering a plan to divide each of its three tiers into eastern and western divisions when it emerges from a roughly four-month stoppage prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, multiple sources said Wednesday.
League officials proposed the move — aimed at stopping the spread of the pneumonia-causing coronavirus by limiting cross-country travel — at a meeting of club executives earlier in the day.
If implemented, the divisions would be in place for around the first month following the resumption of matches, reportedly slated for either June 27 or July 4.