J. League Jan 1, 2021
Frontale defeats Gamba in Emperor's Cup final to complete double
by Dan Orlowitz
Kaoru Mitoma's second-half goal was enough for J. League champion Frontale to get past a resilient Gamba side at Tokyo's National Stadium.
Soccer / J. League Dec 31, 2020
Frontale hope to make excitement of live-match experience more accessible to larger audience
In July 2019, before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of guests with developmental disorders were able to watch a live match at Todoroki from Japan's first sensory room.
Soccer Dec 27, 2020
Kawasaki reaches Emperor's Cup final with win over J3's Akita
Young guns Kaoru Mitoma and Ao Tanaka delivered a goal in each half Sunday as J. League champion Kawasaki Frontale eased into the Emperor's Cup decider with a 2-0 semifinal win against visiting third-division champion Blaublitz Akita. Despite dominating every facet, the runaway J1 holders ...
J. League Dec 22, 2020
Reysol's Michael Olunga named J. League MVP; Frontale packs Best XI with nine selections
by Dan Orlowitz
The Kenya international became the first African player to be recognized as the league's top player after scoring 28 goals this season.
J. League Dec 20, 2020
Frontale's dominance, Michael Olunga's tally and "King Kazu" Miura's endurance were among the many storylines fans enjoyed in a season disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
J. League Nov 29, 2020
Adapting after coronavirus key to title, Kawasaki's Shogo Taniguchi says
In a season of challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, J. League first-division champion Kawasaki Frontale charted a blueprint for victory using the unprecedented conditions to their advantage, captain Shogo Taniguchi said. Frontale, who claimed their third J1 title with an emphatic 5-0 win ...
Soccer / J. League Nov 26, 2020
Unstoppable Frontale establishes dynasty bona fides with third title
by Dan Orlowitz
The Todoroki Stadium residents dominated from start to finish, showing consistency throughout the most unusual season in J. League history.
J. League Nov 25, 2020
Frontale clinches third J. League title after routing Gamba
by Dan Orlowitz
Boasting the league's best offense and stingiest defense, Toru Oniki's men set a new J1 point record with four rounds remaining.
J. League Nov 1, 2020
Japanese soccer legend Kengo Nakamura to retire
by Dan Orlowitz
After his miraculous comeback from an ACL injury sustained last year, the former J. League MVP will hang up his boots at 40.
J. League Oct 31, 2020
Birthday boy Kengo Nakamura sends Kawasaki past Tokyo
by Dan Orlowitz
Both Kawasaki Frontale and FC Tokyo had plenty of tricks on Saturday night, but it was league-leading Frontale who left Todoroki Stadium with a treat. Akihiro Ienaga scored a penalty and Kengo Nakamura celebrated his 40th birthday with the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win ...
J. League Sep 23, 2020
The 53-year-old started for Yokohama FC on Wednesday against Kawasaki.