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Football: Nagoya claims League Cup title

Nagoya Grampus players celebrate after defeating Albirex Niigata in the League Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 2, 2024.

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Football: Nagoya claims League Cup title

Nagoya Grampus players celebrate after defeating Albirex Niigata in the League Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 2, 2024.

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Football: Nagoya claims League Cup title

Nagoya Grampus players celebrate after defeating Albirex Niigata in the League Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 2, 2024.

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Football: Nagoya claims League Cup title

Nagoya Grampus players celebrate after defeating Albirex Niigata in the League Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 2, 2024.

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Football: Nagoya claims League Cup title

Nagoya Grampus players celebrate after defeating Albirex Niigata in the League Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 2, 2024.

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Football: J League awards ceremony

Albirex Niigata's 21-year-old winger Shunsuke Mito poses at the J-League awards ceremony in Yokohama on Dec. 5, 2023, after being named the Best Young Player in the Japanese top flight this season.

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Football: Regina win Japan's WE League Cup

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina players celebrate after winning the WE League Cup women's football final against Albirex Niigata Ladies on Oct. 14, 2023, at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo.

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Football: Regina win Japan's WE League Cup

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina players (front) acknowledge the crowd after winning the WE League Cup women's football final against Albirex Niigata Ladies on Oct. 14, 2023, at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo.

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Football: Regina win Japan's WE League Cup

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina players rush to the pitch as they win the WE League Cup women's football final against Albirex Niigata Ladies on Oct. 14, 2023, at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo.

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Football: Regina win Japan's WE League Cup

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina players acknowledge the crowd after winning the WE League Cup women's football final against Albirex Niigata Ladies on Oct. 14, 2023, at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo.

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Football: Regina win Japan's WE League Cup

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina players celebrate after winning the WE League Cup women's football final against Albirex Niigata Ladies on Oct. 14, 2023, at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo.

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J-league unveils 'Best XI' for 2014

YOKOHAMA, Japan - J-league announces an annual team of its best 11 players chosen in Yokohama on Dec. 9, 2014. From L: (front row) Albirex Niigata's Leo Silva, FC Tokyo's Yoshinori Muto, Gamba Osaka's Yasuhito Endo and Kashima Antlers' Gaku Shibasaki; (center) Gamba's Patric, Kawasaki Frontale's Yoshito Okubo and Gamba's Takashi Usami; (back) Urawa Reds' Shusaku Nishikawa, Tokyo's Masato Morishige, Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Tsukasa Shiotani and Tokyo's Kosuke Ota.

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Sakai joins Stuttgart

STUTTGART, Germany - Japan Under-22 defender Gotoku Sakai (L) holds his new shirt during a press conference in Stuttgart, Germany, on Jan. 3, 2012, after joining German first-division team Stuttgart on loan from Albirex Niigata through June 2013.

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Football: Tosu forward Toyoda moves to S. Korea's Ulsan Hyundai on loan

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 4 Kyodo - Sagan Tosu striker Yohei Toyoda, pictured scoring in a J-League match against Albirex Niigata in Tosu in Aug. 2016, is moving to South Korean club Ulsan Hyundai on a one-year-loan deal.

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Soccer: Koroki brace keeps Reds in hunt for league and cup double

NIIGATA, Japan, Oct. 22 Kyodo - Shinzo Koroki (C) of Urawa Reds scores the game-winning goal during the second half of a J-League first division match against Albirex Niigata in Niigata on Oct. 22, 2016. Koroki scored twice to keep leaders Urawa Reds in contention for a league and cup double after a last-gasp 2-1 win.

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Niigata's Tanaka, Kobe's Hashimoto in action

KOBE, Japan - Tatsuya Tanaka of Albirex Niigata (R) lines up a shot with Vissel Kobe's Hideo Hashimoto in close attention during the first half of their J-League match at Noevir Stadium in Kobe, western Japan, on Aug. 9, 2014. Kobe won 1-0.

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Moriya leads Kawasaki over Niigata in J-League

KAWASAKI, Japan - Kentaro Moriya (R) of Kawasaki Frontale scores the only goal in the J-League first-division match against Albirex Niigata at Todoroki Stadium on July 27, 2014, leading Kawasaki to a 1-0 win at home.

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Kashiwa beats Niigata 3-0 in Nabisco Cup

KASHIWA, Japan - Hirofumi Watanabe (L) of Kashiwa Reysol scores the third goal for the team in its 3-0 win at home in Chiba Prefecture over Albirex Niigata in the Nabisco Cup on May 21, 2014.

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Kawamata gets call from Zac

NIIGATA, Japan - Albirex Niigata striker Kengo Kawamata is pictured in the town of Seiro, Niigata Prefecture, on April 3, 2014. He was given his first national team call-up as Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni named a J-League-based 23-man squad for a short training camp next week in Chiba Prefecture.

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World Cup forward Yano back with Albirex

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken at Kansai International Airport on July 1, 2010, shows Japanese soccer player Kisho Yano. The 27-year-old forward, a member of the 2010 World Cup squad, has returned to his old club Albirex Niigata, the J-League first division team announced on Feb. 8, 2012. He was released by German club Freiburg late in the previous year.

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Albirex's Yano leaves for Germany to negotiate move to Freiburg

NARITA, Japan - Kisho Yano, a striker at the J-League first division club Albirex Niigata who played in the World Cup finals in South Africa, speaks to reporters at Narita airport east of Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2010, prior to departing for Germany to negotiate a transfer to Freiburg of the Bundesliga.

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N. Korea midfielder An joins Nagoya teammates

TOYOTA, Japan - Midfielder An Yong Hak, who signed with Nagoya Grampus Eight from fellow J-League first-division club Albirex Niigata in the close season, speaks during a news conference in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Feb. 14. An played for North Korea against Japan in their opening Asian zone final-round qualifier for the 2006 World Cup finals.

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(1)Niigata charity match ends in stalemate

NIIGATA, Japan - Kazuyoshi ''King Kazu'' Miura (2nd from L) makes an unsuccessful attempt at a goal during a charity match for Niigata earthquake victims at Niigata Big Swan Stadium on Dec. 4. Kazu and his fellow ex-internationals were unable to inspire ''Zico Japan Dream Team'' to victory as they played out a 0-0 draw with Albirex Niigata.

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(2)Niigata charity match ends in stalemate

NIIGATA, Japan - Members of ''Zico Japan Dream Team'' and Albirex Niigata wave at fans after playeing out a 0-0 draw in a charity match for Niigata earthquake victims at Niigata Big Swan Stadium on Dec. 4.

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Children in quake-hit Yamakoshi invited to soccer match

NIIGATA, Japan - Children from quake-hit Yamakoshi, Niigata Prefecture, rejoice after being invited to a J-League soccer match in Niigata between Albirex Niigata and FC Tokyo. They were presented with scarves.

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(2)Valencia vs Albirex Niigata

NIIGATA, Japan - Valencia striker Marco Di Vaio (C) is attacked by Albirex Niigata defender Yasushi Kita (29) during the second half of their friendly at Niigata Stadium Aug. 1. Albirex Niigata beat Valencia 5-2.

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Valencia vs Albirex Niigata

NIIGATA, Japan - Valencia striker Mista (L) fights Albirex Niigata midfielder An Yong Hak for the ball during the first half of their friendly at Niigata Stadium Aug. 1.

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Niigata midfielder An called up for N. Korea squad

NIIGATA, Japan - Japan's Albirex Niigata midfielder An Yong Hak speaks to reporters in Niigata on Aug. 22 after he was called up to join North Korea's national squad for an inter-Korean friendly in Seoul on Sept. 7. The 23-year-old An is the only pro-Pyongyang player in Japan.

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Children in quake-hit Yamakoshi invited to soccer match

NIIGATA, Japan - Children from quake-hit Yamakoshi, Niigata Prefecture, rejoice after being invited to a J-League soccer match in Niigata between Albirex Niigata and FC Tokyo. They were presented with scarves. (Kyodo)

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N. Korea midfielder An joins Nagoya teammates

TOYOTA, Japan - Midfielder An Yong Hak, who signed with Nagoya Grampus Eight from fellow J-League first-division club Albirex Niigata in the close season, speaks during a news conference in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Feb. 14. An played for North Korea against Japan in their opening Asian zone final-round qualifier for the 2006 World Cup finals. (Kyodo)

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Soccer: Kobayashi late show keeps Frontale perfect in 2nd stage

Yu Kobayashi (2nd from L) celebrates after striking the winner deep in injury time as Kawasaki Frontale twice come from behind to beat Albirex Niigata 3-2 at home and make it three wins from three in the J-League second stage on July 13, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Albirex Niigata beat Shonan Bellmare

Members of Albirex Niigata celebrate a 2-1 win against Shonan Bellmare during a J-League season opener in Hiratsuka, near Tokyo, on Feb. 27, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fairytale finish as Sawa scores winning goal in last match of career

INAC Kobe Leonessa's players celebrate after beating Albirex Niigata Ladies 1-0 in the Emperor's Cup final at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, on Dec. 27, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fairytale finish as Sawa scores winning goal in last match of career

INAC Kobe Leonessa's players celebrate after beating Albirex Niigata Ladies 1-0 in the Emperor's Cup final at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, on Dec. 27, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fairytale finish as Sawa scores winning goal in last match of career

INAC Kobe Leonessa's Homare Sawa (L) scores a winning header during the second half of the Emperor's Cup final against Albirex Niigata Ladies at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, on Dec. 27, 2015. Sawa, former Women's World Player of the Year, announced earlier in the month she would retire at the end of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fairytale finish as Sawa scores winning goal in last match of career

INAC Kobe Leonessa's Homare Sawa leaves a news conference at Todoriki Stadium in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, on Dec. 27, 2015, after her team beat Albirex Niigata Ladies 1-0 in the Emperor's Cup final. Sawa, former Women's World Player of the Year, announced earlier in the month she would retire at the end of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fairytale finish as Sawa scores winning goal in last match of career

INAC Kobe Leonessa's Homare Sawa (2nd from L) scores a winning header during the second half of the Emperor's Cup final against Albirex Niigata Ladies at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, on Dec. 27, 2015. Sawa, former Women's World Player of the Year, announced earlier in the month she would retire at the end of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fairytale finish as Sawa scores winning goal in last match of career

INAC Kobe Leonessa's Homare Sawa (3rd from L) scores a winning header during the second half of the Emperor's Cup final against Albirex Niigata Ladies at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, on Dec. 27, 2015. Sawa, former Women's World Player of the Year, announced earlier in the month she would retire at the end of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fairytale finish as Sawa scores winning goal in last match of career

INAC Kobe Leonessa's Homare Sawa smiles during a news conference at Todoriki Stadium in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, on Dec. 27, 2015, after her team beat Albirex Niigata Ladies 1-0 in the Emperor's Cup final. Sawa, former Women's World Player of the Year, announced earlier in the month she would retire at the end of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fairytale finish as Sawa scores winning goal in last match of career

INAC Kobe Leonessa's Homare Sawa (back) scores a winning header during the second half of the Emperor's Cup final against Albirex Niigata Ladies at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, on Dec. 27, 2015. Sawa, former Women's World Player of the Year, announced earlier in the month she would retire at the end of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fairytale finish as Sawa scores winning goal in last match of career

INAC Kobe Leonessa's Homare Sawa (8) celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the second half of the Emperor's Cup final against Albirex Niigata Ladies at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, on Dec. 27, 2015. Sawa, former Women's World Player of the Year, announced earlier in the month she would retire at the end of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fairytale finish as Sawa scores winning goal in last match of career

INAC Kobe Leonessa's Homare Sawa (L) celebrates with a teammate after scoring the winning goal during the second half of the Emperor's Cup final against Albirex Niigata Ladies at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, on Dec. 27, 2015. Sawa, former Women's World Player of the Year, announced earlier in the month she would retire at the end of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fairytale finish as Sawa scores winning goal in last match of career

INAC Kobe Leonessa's Homare Sawa holds up the trophy as she celebrates with her teammates following a 1-0 victory over Albirex Niigata Ladies in the Emperor's Cup final at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, on Dec. 27, 2015. Sawa, former Women's World Player of the Year, announced earlier in the month she would retire at the end of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fairytale finish as Sawa scores winning goal in last match of career

INAC Kobe Leonessa's Homare Sawa (C) and her teammates celebrate after their 1-0 victory over Albirex Niigata Ladies in the Emperor's Cup final at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, on Dec. 27, 2015. Sawa, former Women's World Player of the Year, announced earlier in the month she would retire at the end of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sawa ready for Empress Cup final

Retiring Homare Sawa (C) of Kobe INAC Leonessa attends the team's training session in the western Japan city of Kobe on Dec. 26, 2015. INAC will face Albirex Niigata Ladies on Dec. 27 for the Empress Cup title. The 2011 FIFA Women's Player of the Year said the game, the last of her career, will be special. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sawa ready for Empress Cup final

Retiring Homare Sawa of Kobe INAC Leonessa attends the team's training session in the western Japan city of Kobe on Dec. 26, 2015. INAC will face Albirex Niigata Ladies on Dec. 27 for the Empress Cup title. The 2011 FIFA Women's Player of the Year said the game, the last of her career, will be special. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sawa ready for Empress Cup final

Retiring Homare Sawa (C) of Kobe INAC Leonessa attends the team's training session in the western Japan city of Kobe on Dec. 26, 2015. INAC will face Albirex Niigata Ladies on Dec. 27 for the Empress Cup title. The 2011 FIFA Women's Player of the Year said the game, the last of her career, will be special. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sawa ready for Empress Cup final

Retiring Homare Sawa (C) of Kobe INAC Leonessa attends the team's training session in the western Japan city of Kobe on Dec. 26, 2015. INAC will face Albirex Niigata Ladies on Dec. 27 for the Empress Cup title. The 2011 FIFA Women's Player of the Year said the game, the last of her career, will be special. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sawa ready for Empress Cup final

Retiring Homare Sawa (C) of Kobe INAC Leonessa attends the team's training session in the western Japan city of Kobe on Dec. 26, 2015. INAC will face Albirex Niigata Ladies on Dec. 27 for the Empress Cup title. The 2011 FIFA Women's Player of the Year said the game, the last of her career, will be special. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sanfrecce MF Douglas unleashes shot in J-League match vs. Albirex

Brazilian midfielder Douglas of Sanfrecce Hiroshima shoots at goal past Albirex Niigata defender Kentaro Oi in the first half of a J-League Division 1 second-stage match at Denka Big Swan Stadium in Niigata, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 22, 2015. Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 2-0 win, scoring twice in the second half. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo