WE League

Soccer | From the Spot Dec 6, 2020

Play hard, work hard: Nadecare founder Ami Otaki wants to help players build careers in WE League era

by Dan Orlowitz

Nadecare, an organization intended to support women’s soccer players in achieving their career goals and raise the sport’s profile in the country, was launched in 2019.

Soccer Nov 8, 2020

Urawa wins era-ending Nadeshiko League title

Urawa Reds defeated Ehime FC 5-1 on Sunday to clinch the last Nadeshiko League first-division championship before Japan's new professional women's soccer competition launches next year. Veteran forward Kozue Ando was among the goal scorers for Reds, who took an unbeatable lead in the title ...

Soccer | WE League Oct 15, 2020

Japan women’s pro soccer WE League reveals 11 clubs for first season

by Dan Orlowitz

The first WE League campaign will include seven J. League-affiliated clubs intended to give the new professional women’s soccer league a solid foundation of support.

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 ...