Japan » J1 League 2016 1. Phase

Kawasaki Frontale squandered the chance to return to the top of the J-League on Wednesday after being held 1-1 at home by lowly Vegalta Sendai.... more »

Urawa Reds served notice of their title credentials Sunday when they edged Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 away to go top of the J-League.... more »

Yoshito Okubo scored twice Saturday to bring his J-League goal tally to a record 161 and give Kawasaki Frontale a come-from-behind 4-2 away victory against FC Tokyo.... more »

Urawa Reds manager Mihailo Petrovic accused his opposite number of "copying Jose Mourinho" by deploying spoiling tactics in a frustrating 0-0 J-League draw at Yokohama F-Marinos on Sunday.... more »

Kawasaki Frontale withstood a late barrage to draw 1-1 at home with Kashima Antlers on Saturday, but two dropped points saw them lose top spot in the J-League.... more »