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Football: World Cup winner Sameshima retires

Aya Sameshima, a member of Japan's 2011 Women's World Cup-winning football squad, speaks at her retirement press conference in Saitama near Tokyo on May 25, 2024. She retired from competition at the end of the WE League season in Japan with Omiya Ardija Ventus.

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Football: World Cup winner Sameshima retires

Aya Sameshima, a member of Japan's 2011 Women's World Cup-winning football squad, speaks at her retirement press conference in Saitama near Tokyo on May 25, 2024. She retired from competition at the end of the WE League season in Japan with Omiya Ardija Ventus.

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Football: Urawa Reds win WE League championship

Urawa Reds players celebrate after defeating Omiya Ardija 4-0 to win the WE League women's football championship at Urawa Komaba Stadium in Saitama, near Tokyo, on June 3, 2023.

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Soccer: Podolski scores twice on J-League debut

KOBE, Japan, July 29 Kyodo - Vissel Kobe's Lukas Podolski (2nd from R), a member of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning team, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opener in his J-League debut against Omiya Ardija at Noevir Stadium in Kobe in western Japan on July 29, 2017.

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Hiroshima striker Sato scores in game against Omiya

SAITAMA, Japan - Striker Hisato Sato (C) of Sanfrecce Hiroshima scores the first goal of a match against Omiya Ardija though the J-League defending champions were forced to draw 3-3 at NACK5 Stadium in Saitama, north of Tokyo, on July 19, 2014.

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Marinos midfielder Nakamura in action against Ardija

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (R) of J-League football club Yokohama F. Marinos tries to dodge defender Yosuke Kataoka of Omiya Ardija in Yokohama, west of Tokyo, on March 1, 2014. Yokohama beat Omiya 2-0.

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Havenaar to leave Kofu to play in Europe

SAITAMA, Japan - Mike Havenaar (L) of Ventforet Kofu and Omiya Ardija defender Kim Young Gwon compete for the ball in the first half of a J-League game at NACK 5 Stadium in Saitama on Dec. 3, 2011. The Japan striker is set to leave the club to play in Europe, a Kofu executive said the same day.

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Nagoya striker Kennedy

SAITAMA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus striker Josh Kennedy scores the winner on a penalty in the second half of a J-League game against Omiya Ardija at Nack5 Stadium in Saitama Prefecture on Oct. 22, 2011. Nagoya won 3-2.

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Football: Start of WE League in Japan

Fans gather at Noevir Stadium Kobe in Kobe, western Japan, for a match between Inac Kobe Leonessa and Omiya Ardija Ventus on Sept. 12, 2021, the opening day of the WE League, Japan's first professional women's football competition.

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Football: Start of WE League in Japan

Fans gather at Noevir Stadium Kobe in Kobe, western Japan, for a match between Inac Kobe Leonessa and Omiya Ardija Ventus on Sept. 12, 2021, the opening day of the WE League, Japan's first professional women's football competition.

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Football: Start of WE League in Japan

Megumi Takase of Inac Kobe Leonessa opens the scoring during the first half of a WE League match against Omiya Ardija Ventus on Sept. 12, 2021, at Noevir Stadium Kobe in Kobe, western Japan. The WE League, Japan's first professional women's football competition, kicked off the same day.

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Football: Start of WE League in Japan

Inac Kobe Leonessa's Megumi Takase (L) is congratulated by Maika Hamano (C) and Yui Narimiya after opening the scoring during the first half of a WE League match against Omiya Ardija Ventus on Sept. 12, 2021, at Noevir Stadium Kobe in Kobe, western Japan. The WE League, Japan's first professional women's football competition, kicked off the same day.

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Soccer: Kawasaki aim to overtake Kashima for 1st-stage title

Kawasaki Frontale midfielder Kengo Nakamura practices free kicks in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, on June 24, 2016, a day prior to the final round of matches in the J-League first-stage. Kawasaki, who are one point behind leaders Kashima Antlers and the only other team with a mathematical shot at the first-stage trophy, will face Omiya Ardija at home. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Gamba beat Omiya for 1st win at new home

Yasuyuki Konno (2nd from R) heads in Gamba Osaka's first goal of their 2-1 win at home to Omiya Ardija in the J-League first division on March 11, 2016. Gamba posted their first win at their new Suita Stadium. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Omiya offer outgoing Nadeshiko boss Sasaki coaching role

Undated photo shows Norio Sasaki, who announced his decision on March 9, 2016, to step down as Japan women's soccer coach after a failure to qualify for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Omiya Ardija want Sasaki to rejoin their coaching staff, the J-League first-division club's president said on March 11. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Kawasaki sign former Japan midfielder Ienaga

Akihiro Ienaga (C) of Omiya Ardija shoots during the second half of a Japanese League Cup quarterfinal against Yokohama F Marinos at NACK5 Stadium in Saitama, north of Tokyo, on Aug. 31, 2016. Kawasaki Frontale said on Jan. 5, 2017 that they have signed the former Japan midfielder, who had spells at Spain's Real Mallorca and South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hiroshima striker Sato scores in game against Omiya

SAITAMA, Japan - Striker Hisato Sato (C) of Sanfrecce Hiroshima scores the first goal of a match against Omiya Ardija though the J-League defending champions were forced to draw 3-3 at NACK5 Stadium in Saitama, north of Tokyo, on July 19, 2014. (Kyodo)

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Marinos midfielder Nakamura in action against Ardija

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (R) of J-League football club Yokohama F. Marinos tries to dodge defender Yosuke Kataoka of Omiya Ardija in Yokohama, west of Tokyo, on March 1, 2014. Yokohama beat Omiya 2-0. (Kyodo)

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Havenaar to leave Kofu to play in Europe

SAITAMA, Japan - Mike Havenaar (L) of Ventforet Kofu and Omiya Ardija defender Kim Young Gwon compete for the ball in the first half of a J-League game at NACK 5 Stadium in Saitama on Dec. 3, 2011. The Japan striker is set to leave the club to play in Europe, a Kofu executive said the same day. (Kyodo)

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Nagoya striker Kennedy

SAITAMA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus striker Josh Kennedy scores the winner on a penalty in the second half of a J-League game against Omiya Ardija at Nack5 Stadium in Saitama Prefecture on Oct. 22, 2011. Nagoya won 3-2. (Kyodo)

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Soccer: Podolski set for J-League debut with Vissel Kobe

Lukas Podolski, a member of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning team, takes part in Vissel Kobe's training in Kobe, western Japan, on July 28, 2017. Podolski is set to make his J-League debut the following day when Kobe host Omiya Ardija. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Podolski set for J-League debut with Vissel Kobe

Lukas Podolski, a member of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning team, takes part in Vissel Kobe's training in Kobe, western Japan, on July 28, 2017. Podolski is set to make his J-League debut the following day when Kobe host Omiya Ardija. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Podolski set for J-League debut with Vissel Kobe

Lukas Podolski (R), a member of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning team, signs autographs for fans after Vissel Kobe's training in Kobe, western Japan, on July 28, 2017. Podolski is set to make his J-League debut the following day when Kobe host Omiya Ardija. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: J2, J3 kick off after coronavirus suspension

JEF United Chiba and Omiya Ardija players clap their hands to show their appreciation for medical workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic ahead of a J-League second division match at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba, near Tokyo, on June 27, 2020. The Japanese professional football league's second and third divisions kicked off the same day after a four-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: J2, J3 kicks off after coronavirus suspension

An official has his temperature checked ahead of a J-League second division match between JEF United Chiba and Omiya Ardija at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba, near Tokyo, on June 27, 2020. The Japanese professional football league's second and third divisions kicked off the same day after a four-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: J2, J3 kick off after coronavirus suspension

An official has his temperature checked ahead of a J-League second division match between JEF United Chiba and Omiya Ardija at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba, near Tokyo, on June 27, 2020. The Japanese professional football league's second and third divisions kicked off the same day after a four-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: J2, J3 kick off after coronavirus suspension

A J-League second division match between JEF United Chiba and Omiya Ardija is set to be held at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba, near Tokyo, on June 27, 2020, behind closed doors to prevent coronavirus infection. The Japanese professional football league's second and third divisions kicked off the same day after a four-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Kawasaki win 1st J-League championship title

Kawasaki Frontale striker Yu Kobayashi (L) scores on a header in the first half of a 5-0 win over Omiya Ardija in the J-League first division at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki on Dec. 2, 2017. Kobayashi scored a hat trick as his club captured their first J-League championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Kawasaki win 1st J-League championship title

Kawasaki Frontale striker Yu Kobayashi scores a goal in the second half of a 5-0 win over Omiya Ardija in the J-League first division at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki on Dec. 2, 2017. Kobayashi scored a hat trick as his club captured their first J-League championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Kawasaki win 1st J-League championship title

Players of Kawasaki Frontale celebrate their first J-League championship after defeating Omiya Ardija 5-0 at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki on Dec. 2, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Podolski scores twice on J-League debut

Photo taken July 29, 2017, shows the shoes worn by former Germany striker Lukas Podolski during his debut match as a Vissel Kobe player against Omiya Ardija at Noevir Stadium, western Japan. Podolski scored twice, helping Kobe beat Omiya 3-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Podolski scores twice on J-League debut

Former Germany striker Lukas Podolski (10) celebrates after scoring the opener during his debut match as a Vissel Kobe player against Omiya Ardija at Noevir Stadium, western Japan, on July 29, 2017. Podolski scored twice, helping Kobe beat Omiya 3-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Podolski scores twice on J-League debut

Vissel Kobe's Lukas Podolski (far L), a member of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning team, dribbles the ball in his J-League debut against Omiya Ardija at Noevir Stadium in Kobe in western Japan on July 29, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Podolski scores twice on J-League debut

Vissel Kobe's Lukas Podolski (R), a member of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning team, holds off a defender in his J-League debut against Omiya Ardija at Noevir Stadium in Kobe in western Japan on July 29, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Podolski scores twice on J-League debut

Vissel Kobe's Lukas Podolski, a member of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning team, doles out instructions while on the ball in his J-League debut against Omiya Ardija at Noevir Stadium in Kobe in western Japan on July 29, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Podolski scores twice on J-League debut

Vissel Kobe's Lukas Podolski (10), a member of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning team, scores the opener in his J-League debut against Omiya Ardija at Noevir Stadium in Kobe in western Japan on July 29, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Podolski scores twice on J-League debut

Vissel Kobe's Lukas Podolski (L), a member of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning team, celebrates after scoring the opener in his J-League debut against Omiya Ardija at Noevir Stadium in Kobe in western Japan on July 29, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Podolski joins first training session in Kobe

German World Cup-winning striker Lucas Podolski (R) joins a training session at J-League first-division side Vissel Kobe in the western Japan city of Kobe on July 7, 2017. Podolski is set to make his debut on July 29 in Vissel's home game against Omiya Ardija. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Podolski joins first training session in Kobe

German World Cup-winning striker Lucas Podolski joins a training session at J-League first-division side Vissel Kobe in the western Japan city of Kobe on July 7, 2017. Podolski is set to make his debut on July 29 in Vissel's home game against Omiya Ardija. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Podolski joins first training session in Kobe

German World Cup-winning striker Lucas Podolski (C) joins a training session at J-League first-division side Vissel Kobe in the western Japan city of Kobe on July 7, 2017. Podolski is set to make his debut on July 29 in Vissel's home game against Omiya Ardija. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Miyazawa on target as Sapporo sink Omiya

Hiroki Miyazawa (far L) of Consadole Sapporo is congratulated by teammates after scoring against Omiya Ardija in the second half of a J-League first-division game at Sapporo Dome on May 6, 2017. Sapporo won 1-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Kashima, Kawasaki set up Emperor's Cup final

Shunsuke Nakamura takes a free kick in the second half of Yokohama F Marinos' 2-0 loss to Kashima Antlers in a semifinal of the Emperor's Cup at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on Dec. 29, 2016. Kashima will play the Jan. 1 final against Kawasaki Frontale, who beat Omiya Ardija in the other semifinal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Taniguchi winner sends Frontale into Emperor's Cup final

Shogo Taniguchi (white) scores with the outside of his boot in the second half of Kawasaki Frontale's 1-0 win over Omiya Ardija in a semifinal of the Emperor's Cup at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Dec. 29, 2016. Frontale will take on Kashima Antlers in the Jan. 1 final. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Taniguchi winner sends Frontale into Emperor's Cup final

Shogo Taniguchi (white) scores with the outside of his boot in the second half of Kawasaki Frontale's 1-0 win over Omiya Ardija in a semifinal of the Emperor's Cup at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Dec. 29, 2016. Frontale will take on Kashima Antlers in the Jan. 1 final. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo