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{{Infobox football league
{{Infobox football league
| name = Nadeshiko League
| name = Nadeshiko League
| logo = Nadeshiko League.png
| logo = Nadeshiko League logo.svg
| pixels =
| pixels = 130
| country = [[Japan]]
| country = [[Japan]]
| confed = [[Asian Football Confederation|AFC]]
| confed = [[Asian Football Confederation|AFC]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|1989|df=y}}, as ''L.League''
| founded = {{Start date and age|1989|df=y}}, as ''L.League''
| divisions = D1: Division 1<br>D2: Division 2
| divisions = D1: Division 1<br>D2: Division 2
| teams = D1: 12<br>D2: 8
| teams = D1: 12<br>D2: 10
| promotion =
| relegation = [[Japanese association football league system#Women's system|Regional leagues]]
| relegation = [[Japanese association football league system#Women's system|Regional leagues]]
| levels = [[Japanese association football league system#Women's system|2–3]]
| levels = [[Japanese association football league system#Women's system|2–3]]
| domest_cup = [[Empress's Cup]]<br>[[Nadeshiko League Cup]]
| domest_cup = [[Empress's Cup]]
| league_cup = [[Nadeshiko League Cup]]
| confed_cup =
| confed_cup =
| most_champs = D1: [[NTV Beleza]] (17 titles)<br />D2: <!--[[]] (titles)-->
| most_champs = D1: [[NTV Beleza]] (17 titles)<br>D2: <!--[[]] (titles)-->
| champions = D1: [[Iga FC Kunoichi Mie]] (1st title)<br>D2: [[JFA Academy Fukushima]] (1st title)
| champions = D1: [[Orca Kamogawa FC]] (1st title)<br>D2: [[Viamaterras Miyazaki]] (1st title)
| most_caps =
| most_caps =
| top_goalscorer =
| top_goalscorer =
| season = [[2021 Nadeshiko League|2021]]
| season = [[2023 Nadeshiko League|2023]]
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| tv = [[YouTube]]<br>[[Mycujoo]]<br>SPOZONE<br>[[Abema]]<br>[[DAZN]]
⚫
| current = [[2022 Nadeshiko League season]]
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| website = [https://en.nadeshikoleague.jp/ en.nadeshikoleague.jp]<br>{{In lang|en}}
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| tv = [[YouTube]]<br>[[Mycujoo]]
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| current = [[2023 Nadeshiko League]]
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| website = [https://en.nadeshikoleague.jp/ en.nadeshikoleague.jp]<br />{{In lang|en}}
}}
}}


The {{nihongo|'''Japan Women's Football League'''|日本女子サッカーリーグ|lead=yes|extra=''Nihon Joshi Sakkā Rīgu''}}, commonly known as the {{nihongo|'''Nadeshiko League'''|なでしこリーグ|lead=yes|extra=''Nadeshiko Rīgu''}}, is a semi-professional [[women's association football]] [[Sports league|league]] in Japan.
The {{nihongo|'''Japan Women's Football League'''|日本女子サッカーリーグ|lead=yes|extra=''Nihon Joshi Sakkā Rīgu''}}, commonly known as the {{nihongo|'''Nadeshiko League'''|なでしこリーグ|lead=yes|extra=''Nadeshiko Rīgu''}}, is a semi-professional [[women's association football]] [[Sports league|league]] in Japan.


The Nadeshiko League consists of two divisions that correspond to the second and third levels of the [[Japanese association football league system#Women's|Japanese women's football pyramid]] respectively. Teams are promoted and relegated between the divisions, and between the Nadeshiko League Division 2 and the fourth-level Japanese regional leagues, based on performance in the previous season. Prior to 2021, the Nadeshiko League occupied the top level of the Japanese women's football pyramid as well; that level is now represented by the fully professional [[WE League]].
The Nadeshiko League consists of two divisions that correspond to the second and third levels of the [[Japanese association football league system#Women's system|Japanese women's football pyramid]] respectively. Teams are promoted and relegated between the divisions, and between the Nadeshiko League Division 2 and the fourth-level Japanese regional leagues, based on performance in the previous season. Prior to 2021, the Nadeshiko League occupied the top level of the Japanese women's football pyramid as well; that level is now represented by the fully professional [[WE League]].


Since 2008, the Nadeshiko League has been sponsored by {{Nihongo|[[:ja:プレナス|Plenus]]|株式会社プレナス}}, a [[fast food]] ([[bento]]) company based in [[Fukuoka, Fukuoka|Fukuoka]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.plenus.co.jp/nadeshikoleague/|title=Plenus Co. Ltd. Supports Nadeshiko League|publisher=[[:ja:プレナス|Plenus Co. Ltd.]]|access-date=2013-11-17}}</ref>
Since 2008, the Nadeshiko League has been sponsored by {{Nihongo|Plenus|株式会社プレナス}}, a [[fast food]] ([[bento]]) company based in [[Fukuoka, Fukuoka|Fukuoka]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.plenus.co.jp/nadeshikoleague/|title=Plenus Co. Ltd. Supports Nadeshiko League|publisher=[[:ja:プレナス|Plenus Co. Ltd.]]|access-date=2013-11-17}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The '''Japan Women's Football League''', or the '''L. League''', was founded in 1989. From 1993 to 1999 it adopted an [[Apertura and Clausura]] system, similar to the [[J. League]] system of that era. From 2000 to 2003 the clubs were divided into East and West groups and then the top clubs of each would go into a championship group, with the bottom clubs in a relegation group. In 2004 the single-table format was brought back. Teams from this early era would host annual training camps to build skills and relationships with international women's football clubs, such as those in the United States and Australia.
The '''Japan Women's Football League''', or the '''L. League''', was founded in 1989. From 1993 to 1999 it adopted an [[Apertura and Clausura]] system, similar to the [[J. League]] system of that era. From 2000 to 2003 the clubs were divided into East and West groups and then the top clubs of each would go into a championship group, with the bottom clubs in a relegation group. In 2004 the single-table format was brought back. Teams from this early era would host annual training camps to build skills and relationships with international women's football clubs, such as those in the United States and Australia.


In 2004 the L. League acquired the nickname the '''Nadeshiko League'''. Nadeshiko is the name of the [[dianthus]] flower and was chosen from suggestions by fans, signifying an ideal of a dutiful Japanese woman.<ref>Alisa Freedman, Laura Miller, Christine R. Yano. {{google books|id=-wpwhvJo_bYC|pg=PA264|title=Modern Girls on the Go: Gender, Mobility, and Labor in Japan}}. Stanford University Press, 2013.</ref><ref>Gregory G. Reck, Bruce Allen Dick. {{google books|id=808mBgAAQBAJ|pg=PA43|title=American Soccer: History, Culture, Class}} McFarland, 2015.</ref>
In 2004 the L. League acquired the nickname the '''Nadeshiko League'''. Nadeshiko is the name of the [[dianthus]] flower and was chosen from suggestions by fans, signifying an ideal of [[Yamato Nadeshiko|a dutiful Japanese woman]].<ref>Alisa Freedman, Laura Miller, Christine R. Yano. {{google books|id=-wpwhvJo_bYC|pg=PA264|title=Modern Girls on the Go: Gender, Mobility, and Labor in Japan}}. Stanford University Press, 2013.</ref><ref>Gregory G. Reck, Bruce Allen Dick. {{google books|id=808mBgAAQBAJ|pg=PA43|title=American Soccer: History, Culture, Class}} McFarland, 2015.</ref>


In the 2004 season, the L. League added a second division, and until 2009 the league operated in the same way as the old [[Japan Soccer League]] for men where the bottom club in the second division playing off against a regional league playoff winner. In 2010, the second division was divided into east and west groups of six teams each; the winners of each group were promoted to the first division.
In the 2004 season, the L. League added a second division, and until 2009 the league operated in the same way as the old [[Japan Soccer League]] for men where the bottom club in the second division playing off against a regional league playoff winner. In 2010, the second division was divided into east and west groups of six teams each; the winners of each group were promoted to the first division.
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== Structure ==
== Structure ==
{{more|Japanese association football league system#Women's system}}
{{further|Japanese association football league system#Women's system}}
Since 2021, the Nadeshiko League consists of two divisions:
Since 2021, the Nadeshiko League consists of two divisions:
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
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| style="width:4%;"| II
| style="width:4%;"| II
| colspan="2" style="width:96%;"|　'''Nadeshiko League Division 1'''
| colspan="2" style="width:96%;"|　'''Nadeshiko League Division 1'''
'''('''Plenus Nadeshiko League Division 1''')'''<br />''12 clubs''
'''('''Plenus Nadeshiko League Division 1''')'''<br />''12 clubs''<br>

''↓ 1 relegation spot + 1 promotion/relegation series spot''
''↓ 1 relegation spot + 1 promotion/relegation series spot''
|-
|-
| style="width:4%;"| III
| style="width:4%;"| III
| colspan="2" style="width:96%;"| '''Nadeshiko League Division 2'''
| colspan="2" style="width:96%;"| '''Nadeshiko League Division 2'''
'''('''Plenus Nadeshiko League Division 2''')'''<br />''8 clubs''
'''('''Plenus Nadeshiko League Division 2''')'''<br />''10 clubs''<br>
⚫
''↑ 1 promotion spot + 1 promotion/relegation series spot''<br>

⚫
''↑ 1 promotion spot + 1 promotion/relegation series spot''

''↓ 1 relegation spot + 1 promotion/relegation series spot''
''↓ 1 relegation spot + 1 promotion/relegation series spot''
|-
|-
|}
|}


== Clubs ==
==Clubs==
=== Champions ===
===Champions===
==== Division 1 ====
====Division 1====
'''Bold''' indicate [[Double (association football)|double]]s with the [[Empress's Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Japan – List of Women Champions|url=http://rsssf.com/tablesj/jap-womchamp.html|website=RSSSF|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref>
'''Bold''' indicate [[Double (association football)|double]]s with the [[Empress's Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Japan – List of Women Champions|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesj/jap-womchamp.html|website=RSSSF|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref>
{{col-begin}}
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
{{col-2}}
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
!Year!!Club
!Year!!Club
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|-
|-
|[[2004 L. League|2004]]||[[Urawa Reds Ladies|Saitama Reinas FC]]
|[[2004 L. League|2004]]||[[Urawa Reds Ladies|Saitama Reinas FC]]
⚫
|-
⚫
|[[2005 L. League|2005]]||'''[[Nippon TV Beleza]]'''
⚫
|-
⚫
|[[2006 L. League|2006]]||[[Nippon TV Beleza]]
|}
|}
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{{col-2}}
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|-
|-
!Year!!Club
!Year!!Club
⚫
|-
⚫
|[[2005 L. League|2005]]||'''[[Nippon TV Beleza]]'''
⚫
|-
⚫
|[[2006 L. League|2006]]||[[Nippon TV Beleza]]
|-
|-
|[[2007 L. League|2007]]||'''[[Nippon TV Beleza]]'''
|[[2007 L. League|2007]]||'''[[Nippon TV Beleza]]'''
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|-
|-
|[[2021 L. League|2021]]||[[Iga FC Kunoichi Mie]]
|[[2021 L. League|2021]]||[[Iga FC Kunoichi Mie]]
⚫
|-
|[[2022 Nadeshiko League season|2022]]||[[Sfida Setagaya FC]]
⚫
|-
|[[2023 Nadeshiko League season|2023]]||[[Orca Kamogawa FC]]
|}
|}
{{col-end}}
{{col-end}}


===== Wins by club =====
=====Wins by club=====
Clubs in '''bold''' are those competing in Division 1 as of the [[2021 Nadeshiko League season|2021 season]]. Clubs in ''italics'' no longer exist.
Clubs in '''bold''' are those competing in Division 1 as of the 2023 season. Clubs in ''italics'' no longer exist.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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|-
|-
|[[Nippon TV Beleza]]<ref group="lower-alpha" name="note1">Yomiuri Beleza was renamed to [[Nippon TV Beleza]] in 1999 and to Tokyo Verdy Beleza in 2011, when the Yomiuri Group sold its stake.</ref>
|[[Nippon TV Beleza]]<ref group="lower-alpha" name="note1">Yomiuri Beleza was renamed to [[Nippon TV Beleza]] in 1999 and to Tokyo Verdy Beleza in 2011, when the Yomiuri Group sold its stake.</ref>
|<center> 17</center>
|{{center| 17}}
| 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
| 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
|-
|-
|[[Urawa Reds Ladies]]<ref group="lower-alpha" name="note2">Saitama Reinas were absorbed by [[Urawa Red Diamonds]] in 2005.</ref>
|[[Urawa Reds Ladies]]<ref group="lower-alpha" name="note2">Saitama Reinas were absorbed by [[Urawa Red Diamonds]] in 2005.</ref>
|<center> 4</center>
|{{center| 4}}
| 2004, 2009, 2014, 2020
| 2004, 2009, 2014, 2020
|-
|-
|''[[Nikko Securities Dream Ladies]]''
|''[[Nikko Securities Dream Ladies]]''
|<center> 3</center>
|{{center| 3}}
| 1996, 1997, 1998
| 1996, 1997, 1998
|-
|-
|'''[[Iga FC Kunoichi]]'''<ref group="lower-alpha" name="note4">Prima Ham FC Kunoichi was renamed to [[Iga FC Kunoichi]] in 2000.</ref>
|'''[[Iga FC Kunoichi]]'''<ref group="lower-alpha" name="note4">Prima Ham FC Kunoichi was renamed to [[Iga FC Kunoichi]] in 2000.</ref>
|<center> 3</center>
|{{center| 3}}
| 1995, 1999, 2021
| 1995, 1999, 2021
|-
|-
|[[INAC Kobe Leonessa]]
|[[INAC Kobe Leonessa]]
|<center> 3</center>
|{{center| 3}}
| 2011, 2012, 2013
| 2011, 2012, 2013
|-
|-
|''[[Suzuyo Shimizu FC Lovely Ladies|Shimizu FC Ladies]]''
|''[[Suzuyo Shimizu FC Lovely Ladies|Shimizu FC Ladies]]''
|<center> 1</center>
|{{center| 1}}
| 1989
| 1989
|-
|-
|[[Konomiya Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki|Matsushita Electric LSC Bambina]]<ref group="lower-alpha" name="note3">Matsushita LSC Bambina was renamed to Speranza FC Takatsuki in 2000. Then, renamed to [[Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki]] in 2012.</ref>
|'''[[Konomiya Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki|Matsushita Electric LSC Bambina]]'''<ref group="lower-alpha" name="note3">Matsushita LSC Bambina was renamed to Speranza FC Takatsuki in 2000. Then, renamed to [[Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki]] in 2012.</ref>
|<center> 1</center>
|{{center| 1}}
| 1994
| 1994
|-
|-
|''[[Tasaki Perule FC]]''
|''[[Tasaki Perule FC]]''
|<center> 1</center>
|{{center| 1}}
|2003
|2003
|-
|'''[[Sfida Setagaya FC]]'''
|{{center| 1}}
|2022
|-
|'''[[Orca Kamogawa FC]]'''
|{{center| 1}}
|2023
|}
|}


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{{Reflist|group=lower-alpha}}
{{Reflist|group=lower-alpha}}


===== Wins by region =====
=====Wins by region=====
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{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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|-
|[[Kantō region|Kantō]]
|[[Kantō region|Kantō]]
|24
|26
|[[Nippon TV Beleza]] (17), [[Nikko Securities Dream Ladies]] (3), [[Urawa Reds Ladies]] (4)
|[[Nippon TV Beleza]] (17), [[Nikko Securities Dream Ladies]] (3), [[Urawa Reds Ladies]] (4), [[Sfida Setagaya FC]] (1), [[Orca Kamogawa FC]] (1)
|-
|-
|[[Kansai region|Kansai]]
|[[Kansai region|Kansai]]
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|}
|}


==== Division 2 ====
====Division 2====
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{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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|2020||colspan="2"|[[Sfida Setagaya FC]]
|2020||colspan="2"|[[Sfida Setagaya FC]]
|-
|-
| 2021 ||colspan="2"|[[JFA Academy Fukushima]]
|2021 ||colspan="2"|JFA Academy Fukushima
|-
|-
|[[2022 Nadeshiko League season|2022]] ||colspan="2"|[[Shizuoka SSU Bonita]]
|-
|[[2023 Nadeshiko League season|2023]] ||colspan="2"|[[Viamaterras Miyazaki]]
|}
|}


==== Challenge League ====
====Challenge League====
{{Redirect|Challenge League (Japan)|the volleyball leagues|V.Challenge League}}
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{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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|2018||colspan="2"|[[Yamato Sylphid]]
|2018||colspan="2"|[[Yamato Sylphid]]
|-
|-
|2019||colspan="2"|
|2019||colspan="2"|[[Omiya Ardija Ventus|FC Jumonji Ventus]]
|-
|-
|2020||colspan="2"|
|2020||colspan="2"|JFA Academy Fukushima
|}
|}


=== 2021 season ===
===2023 season===
{{Main|2021 Nadeshiko League season}}
{{Main|2023 Nadeshiko League}}


==== Division 1 ====
====Division 1====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
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!Hometown
!Hometown
!Current spell in D1
!Current spell in D1
|-
| [[Bunnys Gunma FC White Star]] || [[Maebashi]] || 2022–
|-
|-
| [[Orca Kamogawa FC]] || [[Kamogawa, Chiba|Kamogawa]] || 2021–
| [[Orca Kamogawa FC]] || [[Kamogawa, Chiba|Kamogawa]] || 2021–
|-
|-
| [[Sfida Setagaya FC]] || [[Musashino, Tokyo|Musashino]] || 2021–
| [[Sfida Setagaya FC]] || [[Setagaya, Tokyo|Setagaya]] || 2021–
|-
|-
| [[Nippon Sport Science University Fields Yokohama|Nittaidai Fields Yokohama]] || [[Yokohama]] || 2021–
| [[Nippon Sport Science University Fields Yokohama|Nittaidai Fields Yokohama]] || [[Yokohama]] || 2021–
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| [[NHK Spring Yokohama FC Seagulls|Yokohama FC Seagulls]] || [[Yokohama]] || 2021–
| [[NHK Spring Yokohama FC Seagulls|Yokohama FC Seagulls]] || [[Yokohama]] || 2021–
|-
|-
| [[Yamato Sylphid]] || [[Yokohama]] || 2021–
| [[Yamato Sylphid]] || [[Yamato, Kanagawa|Yamato]] || 2023–
|-
| [[Shizuoka SSU Bonita]] || [[Iwata, Shizuoka|Iwata]] || 2023–
|-
|-
| [[NGU Loveledge Nagoya]] || [[Nagoya]] || 2021–
| [[NGU Loveledge Nagoya]] || [[Nagoya]] || 2021–
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| [[Iga FC Kunoichi]] || [[Iga, Mie|Iga]] || 2019–
| [[Iga FC Kunoichi]] || [[Iga, Mie|Iga]] || 2019–
|-
|-
| [[Konomiya Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki|Speranza Osaka Takatsuki]] || [[Takatsuki]] || 2021–
| [[Konomiya Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki|Speranza Osaka]] || [[Takatsuki]] || 2021–
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|-
| [[Cerezo Osaka Sakai Ladies|Cerezo Osaka Sakai]] || [[Osaka]] || 2020–
|-
|-
| [[AS Harima Albion]] || [[Himeji, Hyogo|Himeji]] || 2021–
| [[AS Harima Albion]] || [[Himeji, Hyogo|Himeji]] || 2021–
⚫
|-
⚫
| [[Ange Violet Hiroshima]] || [[Hiroshima]] || 2021–
|-
|-
| [[Ehime FC Ladies]] || [[Matsuyama]] || 2020–
| [[Ehime FC Ladies]] || [[Matsuyama]] || 2020–
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|}
|}


==== Division 2 ====
====Division 2====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
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| [[Tsukuba FC Ladies]] || [[Tsukuba]]
| [[Tsukuba FC Ladies]] || [[Tsukuba]]
|-
|-
| [[Bunnys Gunma FC White Star]] || [[Maebashi]]
| [[FC Fujizakura Yamanashi]] || [[Narusawa, Yamanashi|Narusawa]]
|-
|-
| [[JFA Academy Fukushima LSC]] || [[Susono, Shizuoka|Susono]]
| [[JFA Academy Fukushima LSC]] || [[Susono, Shizuoka|Susono]]
|-
|-
| [[Shizuoka SSU Asregina]] || [[Iwata, Shizuoka|Iwata]]
| [[Veertien Mie Ladies]] || [[Kuwana, Mie|Kuwana]]
|-
|-
| [[Okayama Yunogo Belle]] || [[Mimasaka, Okayama|Mimasaka]]
| [[Okayama Yunogo Belle]] || [[Mimasaka, Okayama|Mimasaka]]
|-
|-
| [[Kibi International University Charme Okayama Takahashi|KIU Charme]] || [[Takahashi, Okayama|Takahashi]]
| [[Kibi International University Charme Okayama Takahashi|KIU Charme]] || [[Takahashi, Okayama|Takahashi]]
|-
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| [[Diavorosso Hiroshima]] || [[Kumano, Hiroshima|Kumano]]
|-
|-
| [[Fukuoka J. Anclas]] || [[Fukuoka]]
| [[Fukuoka J. Anclas]] || [[Fukuoka]]
|-
| [[Viamaterras Miyazaki]] || [[Shintomi, Miyazaki|Shintomi]]
|-
|-
|}
|}


=== Previous clubs ===
===Previous clubs===
The following clubs are not competing in the Nadeshiko League during the 2021 season, but have previously competed in the Nadeshiko League for at least one season.
The following clubs have previously competed in the Nadeshiko League for at least one season.


==== Joined WE League in 2021 ====
====Joined WE League in 2021====
{{further|WE League}}
{{further|WE League}}
*[[Mynavi Sendai Ladies|Mynavi Sendai]]
*[[Mynavi Sendai Ladies|Mynavi Sendai]]
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*[[INAC Kobe Leonessa]]
*[[INAC Kobe Leonessa]]


==== Relegated to regional leagues ====
====Joined WE League in 2023====
*[[Cerezo Osaka Yanmar Ladies]]

====Relegated to regional leagues====
*[[Je Vrille Kagoshima]]: relegated to [[Kyushu]] League from 2014
*[[Je Vrille Kagoshima]]: relegated to [[Kyushu]] League from 2014
*[[Shimizudaihachi Pleiades]]: relegated to [[Tōkai region|Tokai]] League from 2015
*[[Shimizudaihachi Pleiades]]: relegated to [[Tōkai region|Tokai]] League from 2015
*[[Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto F.C.]]: relegated to [[Kyushu]] League from 2016
*[[Mashiki Renaissance Kumamoto F.C.]]: relegated to [[Kyushu]] League from 2016


==== Defunct ====
====Defunct====
*[[Fujita Soccer Club Mercury]] (affiliated with [[Shonan Bellmare]])
*[[Fujita Soccer Club Mercury]] (affiliated with [[Shonan Bellmare]])
*[[Nikko Securities Dream Ladies]]
*[[Nikko Securities Dream Ladies]]
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*[[Hoyo Sukarabu F.C.]]
*[[Hoyo Sukarabu F.C.]]


== Division 1 awards ==
==Division 1 awards==
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{{col-begin}}
{{col-3}}
{{col-3}}


=== Best Player ===
===Most Valuable Player===
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{| class="wikitable"
|-
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|-
| 2021 || ||
| 2021 || ||
|-
| 2022 || ||
|-
| 2023 || ||
|-
|-
|}
|}
{{col-3}}
{{col-3}}


=== Top Goalscorers ===
===Top Goalscorers===
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|2012||[[Megumi Takase]]||20
|2012||[[Megumi Takase]]||20
|-
|-
|2013||[[Beverly Goebel-Yanez]]||15
|2013||[[Beverly Goebel Yanez|Beverly Goebel]]||15
|-
|-
|2014||rowspan="2"|[[Yuika Sugasawa]]||20||rowspan="2"|[[JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies|JEF Chiba Ladies]]
|2014||rowspan="2"|[[Yuika Sugasawa]]||20||rowspan="2"|[[JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies|JEF Chiba Ladies]]
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|-
| 2021 || || ||
| 2021 || || ||
|-
| 2022 || || ||
|-
| 2023 || || ||
|-
|-
|}
|}

{{col-3}}
{{col-3}}


=== Best Young Player ===
===Best Young Player===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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|2003||[[Yukari Kinga]]||[[NTV Beleza]]
|2003||[[Yukari Kinga]]||[[NTV Beleza]]
|-
|-
|2004||[[Natsuki Muraoka]]||[[Iga Football Club Kunoichi|Iga FC Kunoichi]]
|2004||Natsuki Muraoka||[[Iga Football Club Kunoichi|Iga FC Kunoichi]]
|-
|-
|2005||[[Karina Maruyama]]||[[TEPCO Mareeze]]
|2005||[[Karina Maruyama]]||[[TEPCO Mareeze]]
|-
|-
|2006||[[Noriko Matsuda (footballer)|Noriko Matsuda]]||rowspan="2"|[[Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies|Urawa Reds Ladies]]
|2006||Noriko Matsuda||rowspan="2"|[[Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies|Urawa Reds Ladies]]
|-
|-
|2007||[[Kyoko Yano]]
|2007||[[Kyoko Yano]]
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|2009||[[Megumi Takase]]||[[INAC Kobe Leonessa]]
|2009||[[Megumi Takase]]||[[INAC Kobe Leonessa]]
|-
|-
|2010||[[Nozomi Fujita]]||rowspan="3"|[[Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies|Urawa Reds Ladies]]
|2010||Nozomi Fujita||rowspan="3"|[[Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies|Urawa Reds Ladies]]
|-
|-
|2011||[[Chinatsu Kira]]
|2011||[[Chinatsu Kira]]
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|-
| 2021 || ||
| 2021 || ||
|-
| 2022 || ||
|-
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* [[Japanese Regional Leagues (women)|Regional Leagues]] (IV)
* Japanese Regional Leagues (women) (IV)
* [[Empress's Cup]] (National Cup)
* [[Empress's Cup]] (National Cup)
* [[Nadeshiko League Cup]] (League Cup)
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://en.nadeshikoleague.jp/ Nadeshiko League Official website] {{In lang|en}}
*[https://en.nadeshikoleague.jp/ Nadeshiko League Official website] {{In lang|en}}
*[https://us.soccerway.com/national/japan/l1-league/2021/regular-season/r61102/ NADESHIKO LEAGUE 1 at women.soccerway.com] {{in lang|en}}
*[https://int.soccerway.com/national/japan/l1-league/ NADESHIKO LEAGUE 1 at women.soccerway.com] {{in lang|en}}
*[https://int.soccerway.com/national/japan/l2-league/ NADESHIKO LEAGUE 2 at women.soccerway.com] {{in lang|en}}


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[[Category:Nadeshiko League| ]]
[[Category:Nadeshiko League| ]]

Latest revision as of 14:18, 17 January 2024

Nadeshiko League
Founded1989; 35 years ago (1989), as L.League
CountryJapan
ConfederationAFC
DivisionsD1: Division 1
D2: Division 2
Number of teamsD1: 12
D2: 10
Level on pyramid2–3
Relegation toRegional leagues
Domestic cup(s)Empress's Cup
League cup(s)Nadeshiko League Cup
Current championsD1: Orca Kamogawa FC (1st title)
D2: Viamaterras Miyazaki (1st title)
(2023)
Most championshipsD1: NTV Beleza (17 titles)
D2:
TV partnersYouTube
Mycujoo
SPOZONE
Abema
DAZN
Websiteen.nadeshikoleague.jp
(in English)
Current: 2023 Nadeshiko League

The Japan Women's Football League (Japanese: 日本女子サッカーリーグ, Nihon Joshi Sakkā Rīgu), commonly known as the Nadeshiko League (Japanese: なでしこリーグ, Nadeshiko Rīgu), is a semi-professional women's association football league in Japan.

The Nadeshiko League consists of two divisions that correspond to the second and third levels of the Japanese women's football pyramid respectively. Teams are promoted and relegated between the divisions, and between the Nadeshiko League Division 2 and the fourth-level Japanese regional leagues, based on performance in the previous season. Prior to 2021, the Nadeshiko League occupied the top level of the Japanese women's football pyramid as well; that level is now represented by the fully professional WE League.

Since 2008, the Nadeshiko League has been sponsored by Plenus (株式会社プレナス), a fast food (bento) company based in Fukuoka.[1]

History[edit]

The Japan Women's Football League, or the L. League, was founded in 1989. From 1993 to 1999 it adopted an Apertura and Clausura system, similar to the J. League system of that era. From 2000 to 2003 the clubs were divided into East and West groups and then the top clubs of each would go into a championship group, with the bottom clubs in a relegation group. In 2004 the single-table format was brought back. Teams from this early era would host annual training camps to build skills and relationships with international women's football clubs, such as those in the United States and Australia.

In 2004 the L. League acquired the nickname the Nadeshiko League. Nadeshiko is the name of the dianthus flower and was chosen from suggestions by fans, signifying an ideal of a dutiful Japanese woman.[2][3]

In the 2004 season, the L. League added a second division, and until 2009 the league operated in the same way as the old Japan Soccer League for men where the bottom club in the second division playing off against a regional league playoff winner. In 2010, the second division was divided into east and west groups of six teams each; the winners of each group were promoted to the first division.

After Japan's World Cup win in 2011, the L. League saw an upsurge in popularity.[4][5][6][7][8] In 2015, the league added a third division called the Nadeshiko Challenge League (チャレンジリーグ, Charenji Rīgu) was added, and the first and second divisions now had 10 teams each.

In 2020, the Japan Football Association announced that the newly established WE League will become the top level for women's football in Japan in 2021.[9] The Nadeshiko League would then become the second to fourth levels of the Japanese women's football pyramid. After many top teams left for the WE League, the Nadeshiko League abolished the third division in 2021.

Structure[edit]

Further information: Japanese association football league system § Women's system

Since 2021, the Nadeshiko League consists of two divisions:

Level on the pyramid Division
II 　Nadeshiko League Division 1

(Plenus Nadeshiko League Division 1)
12 clubs
↓ 1 relegation spot + 1 promotion/relegation series spot

III Nadeshiko League Division 2

(Plenus Nadeshiko League Division 2)
10 clubs
↑ 1 promotion spot + 1 promotion/relegation series spot
↓ 1 relegation spot + 1 promotion/relegation series spot

Clubs[edit]

Champions[edit]

Division 1[edit]

Bold indicate doubles with the Empress's Cup.[10]

Wins by club[edit]

Clubs in bold are those competing in Division 1 as of the 2023 season. Clubs in italics no longer exist.

Club Championships Years
Nippon TV Beleza[a]
17
 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Urawa Reds Ladies[b]
4
 2004, 2009, 2014, 2020
Nikko Securities Dream Ladies
3
 1996, 1997, 1998
Iga FC Kunoichi[c]
3
 1995, 1999, 2021
INAC Kobe Leonessa
3
 2011, 2012, 2013
Shimizu FC Ladies
1
 1989
Matsushita Electric LSC Bambina[d]
1
 1994
Tasaki Perule FC
1
 2003
Sfida Setagaya FC
1
 2022
Orca Kamogawa FC
1
 2023

Notes

  1. ^ Yomiuri Beleza was renamed to Nippon TV Beleza in 1999 and to Tokyo Verdy Beleza in 2011, when the Yomiuri Group sold its stake.
  2. ^ Saitama Reinas were absorbed by Urawa Red Diamonds in 2005.
  3. ^ Prima Ham FC Kunoichi was renamed to Iga FC Kunoichi in 2000.
  4. ^ Matsushita LSC Bambina was renamed to Speranza FC Takatsuki in 2000. Then, renamed to Speranza Osaka-Takatsuki in 2012.
Wins by region[edit]
Region Total Clubs
Kantō 26 Nippon TV Beleza (17), Nikko Securities Dream Ladies (3), Urawa Reds Ladies (4), Sfida Setagaya FC (1), Orca Kamogawa FC (1)
Kansai 5 INAC Kobe Leonessa (3), Matsushita Electric LSC Bambina (1), Tasaki Perule FC (1)
Tōkai 4 Iga FC Kunoichi (3), Shimizu FC Ladies (1)

Division 2[edit]

Year Club
2004 Okayama Yunogo Belle
2005 INAC Kobe Leonessa
2006 Albirex Niigata Ladies
2007 TEPCO Mareeze
2008 JEF United Chiba Ladies
2009 AS Elfen Sayama FC
Year East West
2010 Tokiwagi Gakuen HS Speranza FC Takatsuki
2011 FC Kibi International University Charme
Year Club
2012 Vegalta Sendai Ladies
2013 Tokiwagi Gakuen HS
2014 Speranza FC Osaka-Takatsuki
2015 AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies
2016 Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara
2017 Nippon Sport Science University Fields Yokohama
2018 Iga FC Kunoichi
2019 Ehime FC Ladies
2020 Sfida Setagaya FC
2021 JFA Academy Fukushima
2022 Shizuoka SSU Bonita
2023 Viamaterras Miyazaki

Challenge League[edit]

"Challenge League (Japan)" redirects here. For the volleyball leagues, see V.Challenge League.
Year Club
2015 Tokiwagi Gakuen HS
2016 Orca Kamogawa FC
2017 Shizuoka Sangyo University Iwata Bonita
2018 Yamato Sylphid
2019 FC Jumonji Ventus
2020 JFA Academy Fukushima

2023 season[edit]

Main article: 2023 Nadeshiko League

Division 1[edit]

Club Hometown Current spell in D1
Bunnys Gunma FC White Star Maebashi 2022–
Orca Kamogawa FC Kamogawa 2021–
Sfida Setagaya FC Setagaya 2021–
Nittaidai Fields Yokohama Yokohama 2021–
Yokohama FC Seagulls Yokohama 2021–
Yamato Sylphid Yamato 2023–
Shizuoka SSU Bonita Iwata 2023–
NGU Loveledge Nagoya Nagoya 2021–
Iga FC Kunoichi Iga 2019–
Speranza Osaka Takatsuki 2021–
AS Harima Albion Himeji 2021–
Ehime FC Ladies Matsuyama 2020–

Division 2[edit]

Clubs Hometown
Norddea Hokkaido Sapporo
Tsukuba FC Ladies Tsukuba
FC Fujizakura Yamanashi Narusawa
JFA Academy Fukushima LSC Susono
Veertien Mie Ladies Kuwana
Okayama Yunogo Belle Mimasaka
KIU Charme Takahashi
Diavorosso Hiroshima Kumano
Fukuoka J. Anclas Fukuoka
Viamaterras Miyazaki Shintomi

Previous clubs[edit]

The following clubs have previously competed in the Nadeshiko League for at least one season.

Joined WE League in 2021[edit]

Further information: WE League

Joined WE League in 2023[edit]

Relegated to regional leagues[edit]

Defunct[edit]

Division 1 awards[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Plenus Co. Ltd. Supports Nadeshiko League". Plenus Co. Ltd. Retrieved 2013-11-17.
  2. ^ Alisa Freedman, Laura Miller, Christine R. Yano. Modern Girls on the Go: Gender, Mobility, and Labor in Japan at Google Books. Stanford University Press, 2013.
  3. ^ Gregory G. Reck, Bruce Allen Dick. American Soccer: History, Culture, Class at Google Books McFarland, 2015.
  4. ^ "Nadeshiko League attendance on rise | The Japan Times Online". Japantimes.co.jp. 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  5. ^ "Toyota to sponsor Nadeshiko League soccer " Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion". Japantoday.com. 2011-10-18. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  6. ^ "Sky Perfect TV to Show Japan Women's Soccer League Live Following World Cup Win". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  7. ^ "Women's football is booming in Japan as the game tries to capitalise on Nadeshiko's World Cup and Olympic success". Goal.com. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  8. ^ "Nadeshiko League attendance on rise". The Japan Times. 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2013-11-17.
  9. ^ "Japan unveils professional WE league". AFC. 3 June 2020.
  10. ^ "Japan – List of Women Champions". RSSSF. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
  11. ^ "Goals galore on three continents". FIFA. 22 November 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2011.

External links[edit]

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