FC Tokyo News

13 Sep 2016 : Kubo, 15, poised to become youngest player in J. League history - www.japantimes.co.jp
Fifteen-year-old former Barcelona prodigy Takefusa Kubo will be cleared to play for FC Tokyos top-flight team, which could make him the youngest ever to appear in the J. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan

28 Jul 2016 : FC Tokyos Yonemoto likely to undergo surgery for torn ACL - www.japantimes.co.jp
FC Tokyo midfielder Takuji Yonemoto has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and is expected to undergo surgery in the coming days, the J. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Takuji Yonemoto, Kawasaki Frontale, Japan

27 Jul 2016 : Tokyo facing uncertain time after managerial change - www.japantimes.co.jp
A season that promised much has turned badly sour for FC Tokyo, and the firing of manager Hiroshi Jofuku may not be enough to stop the rot. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Kawasaki Frontale, Japan

24 Jul 2016 : FC Tokyo to fire manager Jofuku again - www.japantimes.co.jp
FC Tokyo will sack manager Hiroshi Jofuku for the second time with the 55-year-old struggling in his first year back at the club, the J. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan

23 Jul 2016 : Frontales Kobayashi notches winning goal in 81st minute against FC Tokyo - www.japantimes.co.jp
Yu Kobayashi scored for a fifth straight game to give Kawasaki Frontale a 1-0 win over FC Tokyo on Saturday and open up a five-point lead at the top of the overall J. - more ...
Topics: Kawasaki Frontale, FC Tokyo, Yu Kobayashi, Kashima Antlers

24 May 2016 : Shanghai eliminates FC Tokyo on late goal in Asian Champions League - www.japantimes.co.jp
FC Tokyo missed out on its first Asian Champions League quarterfinals at the death, losing 1-0 away in injury time to Shanghai SIPG in the second leg of the last 16 on Tuesday. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan

17 May 2016 : Mizunuma brace carries FC Tokyo past Shanghai SIPG - www.japantimes.co.jp
Kota Mizunuma scored twice as FC Tokyo beat Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG 2-1 at home in the first leg of the last 16 of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday night. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan

25 Apr 2016 : FC Tokyos Nakajima out with ligament damage - www.japantimes.co.jp
FC Tokyo midfielder Shoya Nakajima has injured his right knee and will need five to six weeks to recover, the J. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Shoya Nakajima, Japan

16 Apr 2016 : Frontales Okubo notches brace in victory over FC Tokyo - www.japantimes.co.jp
Yoshito Okubo issued Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic a fresh reminder of his goalscoring prowess with a brace on Saturday, his J1 record-extending 160th and 161st career goals helping league-leading Kawasaki Frontale come from behind to win 4-2 at FC Tokyo. - more ...
Topics: Kawasaki Frontale, FC Tokyo, Yoshito Okubo, Japan

07 Apr 2016 : Morishige double lifts Tokyo past Jiangsu - www.japantimes.co.jp
Masato Morishige scored his second brace in five days as FC Tokyo climbed to the top of the Group E in the Asian Champions League with a vital 2-1 win away to big-spending Chinese club Jiangsu FC on Wednesday. - more ...
Topics: Masato Morishige, FC Tokyo, Japan

01 Apr 2016 : FC Tokyo signs striker Muriqui on loan - www.japantimes.co.jp
FC Tokyo has signed Brazilian striker Muriqui on loan from Qatari club Al Sadd, the J. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan

26 Mar 2016 : Japan U-23 team beats Mexico - www.japantimes.co.jp
Japans under-23 national squad held on to an early lead and beat London Olympic champion Mexico 2-1 in a friendly on Friday. - more ...
Topics: Japan, FC Tokyo, Shoya Nakajima

05 Mar 2016 : Mrdja double carries Ardija past Reysol - www.japantimes.co.jp
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Topics: Omiya Ardija, Kashiwa Reysol, FC Tokyo, Japan

15 Feb 2016 : New Tokyo defender Muroya out with foot fracture - www.japantimes.co.jp
FC Tokyos newly signed right-back Sei Muroya has suffered a Jones fracture in his left foot with no timetable set for his return, the J. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan

04 Feb 2016 : FC Tokyo, Thai club Chonburi to vie for ACL berth - www.japantimes.co.jp
FC Tokyo will face Chonburi of Thailand in a playoff to decide who will join this seasons Asian Champions League, the Japan Football Association announced Thursday. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan

13 Jan 2016 : Champions Sanfrecce to start J. League season against Frontale - www.japantimes.co.jp
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Topics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Kawasaki Frontale, Kashiwa Reysol, Urawa Red Diamonds

04 Jan 2016 : Sagan Tosu to hire Ficcadenti: source - www.japantimes.co.jp
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Topics: Sagan Tosu, FC Tokyo, Japan

26 Dec 2015 : Muto may be on move to Manchester United: report - www.japantimes.co.jp
Japan and Mainz striker Yoshinori Muto could be in line for a move to Manchester United, according to the Guardian newspapers online edition on Friday. - more ...
Topics: Japan, FC Tokyo

15 Dec 2015 : FC Tokyos Ota moving to Vitesse Arnhem - www.japantimes.co.jp
Defender Kosuke Ota will move to Dutch first-division side Vitesse Arnhem on a full transfer, his J. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Kosuke Ota, Japan

27 Nov 2015 : Ficcadenti wont return to FC Tokyo - www.japantimes.co.jp
FC Tokyo manager Massimo Ficcadenti will leave the club at the end of the season following two years in charge, the J. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Sagan Tosu, Japan

17 Nov 2015 : Cerezo part ways with manager Autuori - www.japantimes.co.jp
Cerezo Osaka fired manager Paulo Autuori on Tuesday ahead of the last weekend of the J. - more ...
Topics: Cerezo Osaka, FC Tokyo, Omiya Ardija, Japan

05 Nov 2015 : Kanazaki called up for World Cup qualifiers - www.japantimes.co.jp
Kashima Antlers striker Mu Kanazaki earned his first national call-up in five years as Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Thursday named his squad for the upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers away to Singapore and Cambodia. - more ...
Topics: Kashima Antlers, Japan, Sagan Tosu, FC Tokyo

25 Oct 2015 : Petrovic to remain Reds manager in 2016 - www.japantimes.co.jp
Urawa Reds announced on Sunday that Mihailo Petrovic will stay on as manager for next season. - more ...
Topics: Urawa Red Diamonds, FC Tokyo, Japan

24 Oct 2015 : Reds edge FC Tokyo - www.japantimes.co.jp
Urawa Reds stayed neck-and-neck with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the race for the J. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Urawa Red Diamonds, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Yosuke Kashiwagi

30 Jul 2015 : Fujita, Rokutan added to Japan squad for East Asian Cup - www.japantimes.co.jp
Midfielder Naoyuki Fujita and goalkeeper Yuji Rokutan have been added to Japans East Asian Cup team, the Japan Football Association announced Thursday. - more ...
Topics: Japan, Naoyuki Fujita, Sagan Tosu, Vegalta Sendai

12 Jul 2015 : Burns hoping to fill Muto void for FC Tokyo - www.japantimes.co.jp
Socceroos striker Nathan Burns has admitted he has a tough act to follow but hopes his arrival at FC Tokyo from Wellington Phoenix will help fill the void left by the departure of golden boy Yoshinori Muto to Bundesliga club Mainz. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan

12 Jul 2015 : Muto appears in preseason friendly for Mainz - www.japantimes.co.jp
Japan striker Yoshinori Muto got his first taste of action since arriving at German Bundesliga side Mainz from FC Tokyo, when he came on as a substitute in a preseason friendly against fifth-tier club Salmrohr on Saturday. - more ...
Topics: Japan, FC Tokyo

11 Jul 2015 : Elsinho, Renato lift Frontale past FC Tokyo - www.japantimes.co.jp
Superb second-half goals from midfielder Elsinho and Brazilian compatriot Renato lit up the Tamagawa Classico on Saturday as Kawasaki Frontale kicked off the J. - more ...
Topics: Renato Calixto, Kawasaki Frontale, FC Tokyo, Japan

03 Jul 2015 : Australian striker Burns joining FC Tokyo - www.japantimes.co.jp
Wellington Phoenix striker Nathan Burns will move to FC Tokyo following an exceptional season that saw him named A-League player of the year, the New Zealand club said Friday. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan

21 May 2015 : Muto set for Mainz switch: report - www.japantimes.co.jp
FC Tokyo striker Yoshinori Muto is a signature and medical away from joining the Bundesligas Mainz on a four-year contract, Kicker reported on Thursday. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan

14 May 2015 : FC Tokyo signs 13-year-old Barca prodigy Kubo - www.japantimes.co.jp
FC Tokyo could lose Yoshinori Muto this summer, but may have found their future in 13-year-old former Barcelona prodigy Takefusa Kubo, whose signing they announced on Thursday. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan

10 May 2015 : Doi lifts Antlers past FC Tokyo - www.japantimes.co.jp
Shoma Doi provided Kashima Antlers with the perfect tonic for their Asian Champions League blues by hitting the winner in a 1-0 victory away to FC Tokyo in the J. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Shoma Doi, Kashima Antlers, Japan

09 Apr 2015 : VIDEO: Chelsea target Yoshinori Muto scores screamer - www.goal.com
FC Tokyo confirmed the 22-year-old is on Jose Mourinho's wishlist and this goal goes some way to explaining why. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo

09 Apr 2015 : Chelsea targets FC Tokyos Muto - www.japantimes.co.jp
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Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan

09 Apr 2015 : Chelsea have made a bid for midfielder Muto, FC Tokyo president claims - www.goal.com
The Blues, who announced a lucrative shirt sponsorship deal with Yokohama Rubber in February, appear set to make a summer move for the 22-year-old Japan international - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan

12 Dec 2014 : FC Tokyo gives Ficcadenti contract extension for 2015 - www.japantimes.co.jp
FC Tokyo extended the contract of manager Massimo Ficcadenti for next season, the J. - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan, Gamba Osaka

28 Nov 2014 : J.League Preview: Flying Gamba chasing Urawa - www.soccerway.com
Gamba Osaka will aim to maintain their momentum on Saturday as they look to reel in Urawa Reds in the J. - more ...
Topics: J.League, Gamba Osaka, Urawa Red Diamonds, Vissel Kobe

09 Sep 2014 : Japan squanders lead twice in draw with Venezuela - www.japantimes.co.jp
Japan twice took the lead but failed to deliver a first win for new manager Javier Aguirre in a 2-2 friendly draw with Venezuela on Tuesday night. - more ...
Topics: Japan, FC Tokyo

21 Aug 2014 : J.League Preview: In-form Kashima, Tokyo face tests - www.soccerway.com
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Topics: J.League, Kashima Antlers, FC Tokyo

17 Jul 2012 : Al-Gharafa's Edmilson joins FC Tokyo on loan - www.goal.com
The 29-year-old Brazilian striker scored over 100 goals in the J-League top flight, and will now return to Japan after just one season in Qatar - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan

02 Jul 2012 : J-League Team of the Week Round 16: Two from Omiya Ardija, Reysol as scorers dominate selection - www.goal.com
This round's Team of the Week produced a stunning total of 10 goals, including two additional time strikes and a hat-trick as the J-League approaches its half-way point - more ...
Topics: Omiya Ardija, FC Tokyo

02 Jul 2012 : Miyaichi omitted from Japan's squad for 2012 London Olympics - www.goal.com
The Arsenal striker was widely expected to be a part of Takashi Sekizuka's roster after making his international debut, but instead was a surprising omission - more ...
Topics: Japan, Kashima Antlers, Yuya Osako, Hiroshi Kiyotake

24 Jun 2012 : J-League Review: Gamba Osaka dominate lowly Consadole, while FC Tokyo rises to fifth - www.goal.com
After last weekend failed to produce a single draw, five of Saturday's nine matches ended deadlocked as finishing touches appeared to be in short supply across the league - more ...
Topics: Gamba Osaka, Consadole Sapporo, FC Tokyo, Shimizu S-Pulse

30 May 2012 : Guangzhou Evergrande 1-0 FC Tokyo: Lippi successful in first Asian challenge as Japanese teams eliminated from ACL - www.goal.com
A first-half goal from Cleo was all the hosts needed to triumph in front of a jubilant crowd, while the visitors had a lot of possession but couldn't create many chances on goal - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan, Yohei Kajiyama, Naohiro Ishikawa

29 May 2012 : Guangzhou Evergrande - FC Tokyo Preview: First Asian Champions League encounter for Lippi awaits - www.goal.com
The two attack-oriented squads will vie for a spot in the ACL quarter-finals in what is expected to be yet another tense encounter between Chinese and Japanese clubs - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan, Ariajasuru Hasegawa

21 May 2012 : J-League Review: FC Tokyo, Kashiwa Reysol stage dramatic late comebacks - www.goal.com
In a round filled with lopsided scorelines, two of Japan's three representatives in the Asian Champions League knockout stage produced stunning come-from-behind victories - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Kashiwa Reysol, Japan

14 May 2012 : J-League Team of the Week Round 11: Eastern Japan represents with eight players - www.goal.com
The Kanto area showed its strength over the weekend as FC Tokyo, Kashiwa Reysol, and Yokohama F. - more ...
Topics: Japan, FC Tokyo, Kashiwa Reysol, Yokohama F Marinos

07 May 2012 : J-League Team of the Week Round 10: Sanfrecce's Sato and Frontale's Yajima lead with doubles - www.goal.com
The conclusion of the Golden Week Sprint saw another fantastic round of performances despite poor weather as four teams sent multiple players to our Team of the Week - more ...
Topics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Kawasaki Frontale, Gamba Osaka, FC Tokyo

29 Apr 2012 : J-League Review: Marinos escape drop zone with first win while Gamba Frontale suffer big losses - www.goal.com
Sunny skies across Japan brought a much-needed attendance boost as the J-League welcomes the country's Golden Week holiday season with three match days in the next week - more ...
Topics: Yokohama F Marinos, Gamba Osaka, Kawasaki Frontale, Japan

22 Apr 2012 : J-League Review: Vegalta remain unbeaten while Marinos winless streak reaches 10 - www.goal.com
While struggling veterans began to show signs of recovery, smaller teams such as Omiya Ardija and Sagan Tosu also recorded important victories as the J-League kicked into gear - more ...
Topics: Vegalta Sendai, Yokohama F Marinos, Omiya Ardija, Sagan Tosu

15 Apr 2012 : J-League Review: League-leading Vegalta Sendai contain champions Kashiwa Reysol - www.goal.com
J-League fans brave enough to withstand yet another day of unseasonably poor weather were treated to a series of exciting results, including a tense encounter at Kashiwa Stadium - more ...
Topics: Vegalta Sendai, Kashiwa Reysol, Kashima Antlers, Sagan Tosu

09 Apr 2012 : J-League Team of the Week Round 5: Urawa Reds, Sanfrecce Hiroshima Nagoya Grampus out in force - www.goal.com
The fifth round of the J-League season was full of surprises and come-from-behind triumphs, as Goal. - more ...
Topics: Urawa Red Diamonds, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Nagoya Grampus, Cerezo Osaka

08 Apr 2012 : J-League Review: Short-handed FC Tokyo triumph with last-minute goal in Tamagawa Classico - www.goal.com
The regional rivals squared off against each other for the first time since the 2010 season in a perfect finale to an exciting week in the Japanese elite division - more ...
Topics: FC Tokyo, Japan, Kashima Antlers, Kawasaki Frontale

01 Apr 2012 : J-League Review: Vegalta take league lead with sweeping win over Cerezo - www.goal.com
Roaring winds and driving rain across eastern Japan lead to several surprising results, reminding observers that as always there's no such thing as a sure leader in the J-League - more ...
Topics: Vegalta Sendai, Japan, Cerezo Osaka, Gamba Osaka