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MACHIDA ZELVIA

Al-Ahli players celebrate after winning the Asian Champions League final in Jeddah on Saturday.
SOCCER
Apr 26, 2026
Machida Zelvia falls against Al-Ahli in extra time in Asian Champions League final
Matthias Jaissle¡¯s side became only the second team to retain the trophy in the ?Asian Champions League era.
Machida Zelvia players celebrate after a win over Gangwon FC in the Asian Champions League on March 10.
SOCCER
Apr 24, 2026
Machida Zelvia looking to complete fairy tale in Asian Champions League final
The club is?led by a former high-school coach and plays at a homely tree-lined stadium in front of an average of 14,000 fans.
Machida Zelvia players celebrate after earning a spot in the Asian Champions League final in Jeddah on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Apr 23, 2026
Shabab Al Ahli calls for ACL semifinal loss against Machida Zelvia to be replayed
The Emirati side lost 1-0 in Jeddah on Tuesday
Machida Zelvia players pose for a photo before a match against Kawasaki Frontale at Machida Gion Stadium in Tokyo on March 28.
SOCCER
Apr 22, 2026
Machida Zelvia advances to Asian Champions League final
Ahead of Machida¡¯s win, Vissel Kobe coach Michael Skibbe had?questioned whether clubs from Japan could ?compete with their counterparts from cash-rich Gulf state leagues.
The Asian Champions League trophy on display in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in May.
SOCCER
Nov 26, 2025
Lingard double helps FC Seoul win in Asian Champions League
In other action, Machida Zelvia earned a 3-1 win over Gangwon FC while Sanfrecce Hiroshima drew with Chengdu Rongcheng.
Machida manager Go Kuroda lifts the trophy as the club celebrates its victory over Vissel Kobe in the Emperor¡¯s Cup final at National Stadium on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Nov 23, 2025
All systems Go for upstart Machida Zelvia after landmark Emperor¡¯s Cup triumph
It is the latest success for manager Go Kuroda, the former high school coach who has brought his golden touch to the professional game.
Sanfrecce players celebrate after their Asian Champions League Elite win over Melbourne City on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Sep 17, 2025
Sanfrecce Hiroshima grabs second-half goals to win Asian CL opener
In other action, Machida Zelvia, making its debut in the competition, secured a 1-1 draw with FC Seoul.
Vissel Kobe players celebrate after clinching the J1 league title for the second straight season, on Sunday at Noevir Stadium Kobe.
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 8, 2024
Vissel Kobe defends J1 championship after roller-coaster title race
The defending champions cruised past Shonan Bellmare 3-0 at home thanks to goals from Taisei Miyashiro, Yoshinori Muto and Takahiro Ogihara.
Machida Zelvia players after their team was defeated by Kawasaki Frontale in Machida, western Tokyo, on Oct. 5
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Oct 16, 2024
Soccer club Machida Zelvia files complaints over alleged defamation
The number of new comments believed to be defaming players and the team¡¯s manager sometimes tops 1,000 a day, a lawyer said.
Machida Zelvia's Yu Hirakawa (center) is challenged by Albirex Niigata's Yuto Horigome during the two teams' J. League clash at Machida Gion Stadium in Machida, Tokyo, on Saturday.
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 4, 2024
From nonleague to top of the league for upstarts Machida
The team from Tokyo¡¯s suburbs tops the table approaching the halfway point of the season.
Machida supporters wave giant flags during the team's game against Vissel Kobe at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sunday.
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 18, 2024
Upstart Zelvia shows that, in the J. League, it¡¯s anyone¡¯s game
The fast start by Go Kuroda¡¯s men has highlighted the remarkable parity in the Japanese game when compared with top competitions in Europe.
SOCCER / J. League
Mar 9, 2024
J1 debutants Machida see off Kashima for first home win
Attacker Yu Hirakawa¡¯s 13th-minute winner gave the western Tokyo side all three points at Machida Gion Stadium.
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Oct 24, 2023
Go Kuroda¡¯s one-year revolution brings Zelvia to J1 promised land
The western Tokyo club will play in the top flight for the first time in 2024 as it continues to flourish on and off the pitch.
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 27, 2020
Verdy, Zelvia battle to draw as J. League resumes without fans
A late Kanya Fujimoto penalty kick canceled out Taiki Hirato¡¯s early blast in the Tokyo Classic, which took place in an empty Ajinomoto Stadium.
SOCCER / From the Spot
Oct 16, 2019
Japanese clubs chase elusive Tokyo cachet
A controversial decision by J. League second-division side Machida Zelvia to rebrand as FC Machida Tokyo has dominated water-cooler discussions in the Japanese soccer world this week.
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 11, 2019
Mixed results from VAR¡¯s Levain Cup debut
The video assistant referee (VAR) has made its J. League debut, but there¡¯s still much to be done before the system is ready for the big time.
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 8, 2018
Aspiring J. League first-division clubs face licensing obstacles
With rare exceptions such as the franchise-based system of Major League Soccer, promotion and relegation are the law of the land in soccer leagues across the world. The same is true of the J. League¡¯s three divisions, with a big caveat.
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 28, 2018
Zelvia fail to acquire J1 license in blow to promotion hopes
The J. League on Thursday announced its decision on club licenses for the 2019 season, denying Machida Zelvia a J1 license as they sit in the second automatic promotion spot with eight rounds remaining in the season.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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