J. League Aug 22, 2021
Leo Ceara hat trick lifts Marinos to within four points of J1 lead
Despite seeing manager Ange Postecoglou leave for Celtic to be replaced by fellow Australian Kevin Muscat, F. Marinos extended their unbeaten run to 12 games.
J. League Apr 18, 2021
Yokohama FC and Vegalta share spoils to remain winless in J1
Yokohama FC and Vegalta Sendai played out a 2-2 draw on Saturday in the J. League top flight as the two teams without a win this term remained at the foot of the table. Visiting Vegalta would be more pleased with the result after coming ...
J. League | From the Spot Mar 10, 2021
Vegalta and Frontale fans deepen ties in decade after 3/11
by Dan Orlowitz
The two teams have forged a close bond that started with an emotional encounter just six weeks after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
J. League Feb 24, 2021
J. League gears up for chaotic 2021 season
by Dan Orlowitz
Japanese soccer's top flight will feature its largest-ever relegation zone as the league aims to rebalance its divisions following last year's pandemic-struck campaign.
J. League Dec 29, 2020
Vegalta Sendai has reappointed their former manager Makoto Teguramori, who guided them to their best-ever second-place finish in 2012, the J. League top-division side said Tuesday. The 53-year-old, who managed Japan's under-23 side during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, will be back at Sendai ...
Soccer / J. League Nov 14, 2020
Vegalta ends 17-game winless run by stunning second-place Gamba
Shun Nagasawa grabbed a hat-trick against his former club as bottom side Vegalta Sendai ended a 17-game winless run with a stunning 4-0 win away against second-place Gamba Osaka in the J. League first-division on Saturday. In-form Gamba entered on a 12-game unbeaten run, during ...
J. League | J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK Oct 9, 2020
Vegalta threatened by poor finances and fan anger
by Dan Orlowitz
The Tohoku side announced earlier this week that an expected $6 million in losses this year will plunge the club into insolvency.
Soccer Sep 2, 2020
Vegalta transfers women's team to title sponsor Mynavi
by Dan Orlowitz
Vegalta Sendai will transfer ownership of its women’s side to sponsor Mynavi, the J. League club announced Monday, in a decision intended to protect the future of both teams in the wake of the economic impact of the coronavirus. In a statement, Vegalta cited a ...
Soccer | From the Spot Jul 10, 2019
Belgium-bound Samurai Blue goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt prepares to dive into deep end
by Dan Orlowitz
When goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt lines up between the posts on Saturday night, he will be wearing Vegalta Sendai's crest for the last time. The 27-year-old's next stop will be Europe after agreeing on a full transfer to Belgium's Sint-Truiden earlier this month. While he's far from ...
Soccer / J. League Jul 6, 2019
Reds struggle in 1-0 triumph over Vegalta despite man advantage for about 40 minutes
by Dan Orlowitz
The score was enough for Urawa Reds to earn three points on Saturday, but the road there was hardly scenic. Urawa labored to a 1-0 win over Vegalta Sendai on Saturday, despite spending roughly 40 minutes with a man advantage. Although expected heavy rain for kickoff ...
Soccer / J. League Jul 1, 2019
Japan goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt to transfer from Vegalta Sendai to Sint-Truiden
Japan goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt will leave Vegalta Sendai for Sint-Truiden in the Belgian top flight, the clubs said Monday. The 27-year-old will play his final J. League first-division match for Vegalta at home against Kashima Antlers on July 13. Schmidt, who was born in the United ...
