Toru Oniki became manager of Kashima Antlers with one goal in mind: To end the storied club's near-decade title drought. After just one season, it's mission accomplished. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/07/soccer/j-league/kashima-antlers-manager-effect/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #jleague #kashimaantlers #toruoniki #brazil #leoceara #zico #kentomisao #naomichiueda

Kashima is in the driver's seat for the J. League title, but Kashiwa is determined to be ready to pick up the pieces if Antlers falter. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/04/soccer/j-league/j-league-finale-preview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #jleague #kashimaantlers #kashiwareysol #toruoniki #ricardorodriguez

The 33rd J. League season gets underway this weekend, and two-time defending champion Vissel Kobe will be hoping three is indeed the magic number as it aims for a third consecutive title. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/02/13/soccer/j-league/j-league-2025-season-kickoff/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #jleague #visselkobe #sanfreccehiroshima #takayukiyoshida #takahiroogihara #kashimaantlers #toruoniki