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Italy beat Japan in Confederations Cup

RECIFE, Brazil - Japan's Makoto Hasebe (front R) and Ryoichi Maeda (front L) mark Italy's Andrea Pirlo (C) during the first half of a Confederations Cup Group A match in Recife, Brazil, on June 19, 2013. Italy won 4-3 to qualify for the semifinals while Japan were eliminated from the tournament.

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Japan qualifies for 2014 World Cup

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan forward Ryoichi Maeda (18) and Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer compete for the ball during the first half of a World Cup soccer qualifier at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, north of Tokyo, on June 4, 2013. Japan drew 1-1 with Australia to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.

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Japan beat Iraq in World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan forward Ryoichi Maeda (R) scores a header during the first half of a World Cup Group B Asian qualifier against Iraq at Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama Prefecture north of Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2012. Japan beat Iraq 1-0.

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Japan prepare for World Cup qualifier against Jordan

SAITAMA, Japan - (From R) Japan's Shinji Kagawa and Ryoichi Maeda participate in team practice at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 7, 2012, the eve of a World Cup qualifier against Jordan.

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Japan beat Oman 3-0 in World Cup final q'fier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (2nd from R) celebrates with teammate Keisuke Honda (2nd from L) after scoring the second goal during the second half of a game against Oman in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012. Japan beat Oman 3-0.

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Japan beat Oman 3-0 in World Cup final q'fier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (R) scores the second goal past Oman's goalkeeper Al-Habsi during the second half of a game in the final qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup, at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on June 3, 2012. Japan beat Oman 3-0.

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Japan beat Iceland 3-1

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Tomoaki Makino (R) celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the second half of an international friendly against Iceland at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on Feb. 24, 2012. To the left is teammate Ryoichi Maeda, who scored the opener during the first half. Japan won 3-1.

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Japan national team arrives in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea - (From L to R) Makoto Hasebe, captain of the Japan national soccer team, Ryoichi Maeda, Mike Havenaar and other team members arrive at Pyongyang's international airport on Nov. 14, 2011. They will face North Korea in a World Cup qualifier match the following day.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (L) fires a shot while competing with Australia's Sasa Ognenovski during the second half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (L) and Australia's Sasa Ognenovski compete for the ball during the first half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time.

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Japan vs. S. Korea in Asian Cup showdown

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (R back) scores during the first half of an Asian Cup semifinal against South Korea in Doha on Jan. 25, 2011.

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Japan vs. S. Korea in Asian Cup showdown

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (R) and Yuto Nagatomo (L) celebrate Maeda's goal during the first half of an Asian Cup semifinal in Doha on Jan. 25, 2011.

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Japan vs Qatar in Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (11) and Shinji Okazaki (C) congratulate Shinji Kagawa (10) after Kawaga scored an equalizer in the 28th minute of an Asian Cup quarterfinal match against Qatar in Doha on Jan. 21, 2011.

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Japan vs. Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (R) celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during an Asian Cup Group B match against Saudi Arabia in Doha on Jan. 17, 2011. Japan beat Saudi Arabia 5-0.

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Japan vs. Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (L) heads home his team's fourth goal during an Asian Cup Group B match against Saudi Arabia in Doha on Jan. 17, 2011. Japan beat Saudi Arabia 5-0.

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Japan vs. Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (L) heads home his team's fourth goal during an Asian Cup Group B match against Saudi Arabia in Doha on Jan. 17, 2011. Japan beat Saudi Arabia 5-0.

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Japan vs. Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (L) heads home his team's fourth goal during an Asian Cup Group B match against Saudi Arabia in Doha on Jan. 17, 2011. Japan beat Saudi Arabia 5-0.

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Japan vs. Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Shinji Okazaki (R) congratulates Ryoichi Maeda who scored the team's third goal in the 19th minute of an Asian Cup Group B match against Saudi Arabia in Doha on Jan. 17, 2011.

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J-League top scorers Kennedy, Maeda

TOKYO, Japan - Nagoya Grampus' Josh Kennedy (L) and Jubilo Iwata's Ryoichi Iwata pose during a ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 6, 2010, after becoming the first joint winners of the J-League soccer Golden Boot award since 2006.

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Iwata wins Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata striker Ryoichi Maeda (18) scores the team's fifth goal against Sanfrecce Hiroshima during extra time of the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo won 5-3 and clinched the major title in the Japanese professional J-League.

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Iwata wins Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata midfielder Minoru Suganuma (C) is congratulated by his teammates Masahiro Koga (R) and Ryoichi Maeda (L) after scoring a goal against Sanfrecce Hiroshima during extra time in the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo won 5-3 and clinched the major title in the Japanese professional J-League.

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Iwata wins Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata striker Ryoichi Maeda (R, 18) scores a game-tying goal against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the 89th minute of the Nabisco Cup final at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo won 5-3 and clinched the major title of the Japanese professional J-League.

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Jubilo win Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata striker Ryoichi Maeda holds up a trophy after winning the Nabisco Cup, a major title in the Japanese professional soccer J-League, at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5-3.

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S. Korea vs. Japan friendly

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (R) steers the ball away from South Korea's Shin Hyung Min in the first half of an international friendly in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2010. The game ended scoreless.

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Japan held to 1-1 draw by N. Korea at E. Asian c'ship

CHONGQING, China - Japan striker Ryoichi Maeda heads an equalizer in the second half of a East Asian championship match against North Korea at the Olympic Sports Center in Chongqing on Feb. 17. Japan drew 1-1 with North Korea in their opening match.

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Japan beat Egypt 4-1 in AFC Asia-Africa Challenge Cup

OSAKA, Japan - Japan striker Ryoichi Maeda on his way to scoring his side's third goal during the second half of the AFC Asia-Africa Challenge Cup game against Egypt at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on Oct. 17. Japan won 4-1.

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Japan beat Egypt 4-1 in AFC Asia-Africa Challenge Cup

OSAKA, Japan - Japan striker Ryoichi Maeda celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the second half of the AFC Asia-Africa Challenge Cup game against Egypt at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on Oct. 17.

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(2)Japan vs. Bahrain: Olympic soccer Asian qualifiers

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan Under-23 skipper Ryoichi Maeda tussles for the ball in the first half of an Asian zone qualifier for the 2004 Athens Olympics against Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 14. Japan lost 1-0.

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(5)Japan beat Myanmar 3-0 in Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Maynamar goalie Aung Aung Oo (R) punches a header by Jubilo Iwata forward Ryoichi Maeda (14) during the first half of the first leg of the second round qualifier for the 2004 Athens Olympics at National Stadium in Tokyo on May 1.

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Japan edge past Switzerland in Qatar tournament

DOHA, Qatar - Japan squad celebrates after scraping past Switzerland 2-1 in an under-23 tournament in Doha, Qatar, on Jan. 17. Yasumasa Nishino (C) got on the end of a fine pass from Jubilo Iwata teammate Ryoichi Maeda to put Japan in front midway through the first half with Urawa Reds striker Toru Chishima adding a second shortly after the break, although the Swiss pulled one back from a free kick.

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Japan beat Egypt 4-1 in AFC Asia-Africa Challenge Cup

OSAKA, Japan - Japan striker Ryoichi Maeda on his way to scoring his side's third goal during the second half of the AFC Asia-Africa Challenge Cup game against Egypt at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on Oct. 17. Japan won 4-1. (Kyodo)

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Japan beat Egypt 4-1 in AFC Asia-Africa Challenge Cup

OSAKA, Japan - Japan striker Ryoichi Maeda celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the second half of the AFC Asia-Africa Challenge Cup game against Egypt at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on Oct. 17. (Kyodo)

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Japan held to 1-1 draw by N. Korea at E. Asian c'ship

CHONGQING, China - Japan striker Ryoichi Maeda heads an equalizer in the second half of a East Asian championship match against North Korea at the Olympic Sports Center in Chongqing on Feb. 17. Japan drew 1-1 with North Korea in their opening match. (Kyodo)

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(5)Japan beat Myanmar 3-0 in Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Maynamar goalie Aung Aung Oo (R) punches a header by Jubilo Iwata forward Ryoichi Maeda (14) during the first half of the first leg of the second round qualifier for the 2004 Athens Olympics at National Stadium in Tokyo on May 1. (Kyodo)

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Japan edge past Switzerland in Qatar tournament

DOHA, Qatar - Japan squad celebrates after scraping past Switzerland 2-1 in an under-23 tournament in Doha, Qatar, on Jan. 17. Yasumasa Nishino (C) got on the end of a fine pass from Jubilo Iwata teammate Ryoichi Maeda to put Japan in front midway through the first half with Urawa Reds striker Toru Chishima adding a second shortly after the break, although the Swiss pulled one back from a free kick. (Kyodo)

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FC Tokyo vs Shanghai SIPG in ACL knockout-stage

Ryoichi Maeda of Japan's FC Tokyo (L) and Yu Hai of China's Shaghai SIPG vie for the ball during the first half of their Asian Champions League's Round of 16 match in Shanghai on May 24, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FC Tokyo vs Shanghai Sipg in Asian Champions League

Forward Ryoichi Maeda of Japan's FC Tokyo (20) and defender Shi Ke of China's Shanghai Sipg (27) vie for the ball during the first half of their Asian Champions League match in Tokyo on May 17, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo freeze up in stalemate with Jiangsu

FC Tokyo's Ryoichi Maeda plays the ball during the first half of an Asian Champions League game against Chinese club Jiangsu FC on March 15, 2016, in Tokyo. They ended in a scoreless tie. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's FC Tokyo beat Vietnam's Becamex Binh Doung in ACL

Striker Ryoichi Maeda of Japan's FC Tokyo (L) heads in his side's third goal during the second half of a Group E match against Vietnam's Becamex Binh Dong in the Asian Champions League in Tokyo on March 1, 2016. FC Tokyo won 3-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FC Tokyo, Jeonbuk Hyundai play in Asian Champions League opener

Forward Ryoichi Maeda of Japan's FC Tokyo (R) and teammates react after South Korea's Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors score an opening goal during the first half of an Asian Champions League Group E opening game in Jeonju, South Korea, on Feb. 23, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FC Tokyo, Jeonbuk Hyundai play in Asian Champions League opener

Forward Ryoichi Maeda of Japan's FC Tokyo battles for the ball during the first half of an Asian Champions League Group E opening game against South Korea's Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in Jeonju, South Korea, on Feb. 23, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kawasaki beat FC Tokyo in J-League

Ryoichi Maeda (above) of FC Tokyo heads the ball over Kawasaki Frontale's Kengo Nakamura in the second half of a J-League second-stage match at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo, on July 11, 2015. Frontale won 2-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FC Tokyo striker Maeda scores hat trick in game vs. Kobe

FC Tokyo striker Ryoichi Maeda (R) notches a hat trick in the second half of a J-League Division 1 second-stage match against Vissel Kobe at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Sept. 12, 2015. Tokyo won 3-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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S. Korea vs. Japan friendly

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (R) steers the ball away from South Korea's Shin Hyung Min in the first half of an international friendly in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2010. The game ended scoreless. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs. S. Korea in Asian Cup showdown

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (R back) scores during the first half of an Asian Cup semifinal against South Korea in Doha on Jan. 25, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs. Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Shinji Okazaki (R) congratulates Ryoichi Maeda who scored the team's third goal in the 19th minute of an Asian Cup Group B match against Saudi Arabia in Doha on Jan. 17, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Jubilo win Nabisco Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Jubilo Iwata striker Ryoichi Maeda holds up a trophy after winning the Nabisco Cup, a major title in the Japanese professional soccer J-League, at Tokyo's National Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. Jubilo beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5-3. (Kyodo)

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Japan beat Iceland 3-1

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Tomoaki Makino (R) celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the second half of an international friendly against Iceland at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on Feb. 24, 2012. To the left is teammate Ryoichi Maeda, who scored the opener during the first half. Japan won 3-1. (Kyodo)

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (L) and Australia's Sasa Ognenovski compete for the ball during the first half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time. (Kyodo)

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Japan win Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Ryoichi Maeda (L) fires a shot while competing with Australia's Sasa Ognenovski during the second half of the Asian Cup soccer final in Doha on Jan. 29, 2011. Japan beat Australia 1-0 to hold the title for a record fourth time. (Kyodo)