Football in Tokyo
Association football is a popular sport in Tokyo, both in terms of participants and spectators. Tokyo is home to many football clubs.
Introduction
National Olympic Stadium was the home venue of the Japan national football team and has traditionally hosted the Emperor's Cup.
History
The Tokyo Shukyu-Dan was the first winners of the Emperor's Cup and the club is the oldest football club in Japan.[1]
Clubs
The following table lists all the football clubs of Tokyo.
| Level | Club | Founded | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League (first-tier) | FC Tokyo | 1935 | Professional | |
| J2 League (second-tier) | Tokyo Verdy | 1969 | Professional | |
| J2 League (second-tier) | FC Machida Zelvia | 1977 | Professional | |
| Japan Football League (fourth-tier) | Tokyo Musashino City FC | 1939 | Semi-professional | |
| Tokyo District League (fifth-tier) | Tokyo Shukyu-Dan | 1917 | Semi-professional/amateur | |
| Kantō Soccer League (fifth-tier) | FC Korea | 1961 | Semi-professional/amateur | |
| Kantō Soccer League (fifth-tier) | Tokyo 23 FC | 2003 | Semi-professional/amateur | |
Honours
- J1 League (7)
- Tokyo Verdy (7)
- J.League YBC Levain Cup (5)
- Tokyo Verdy (3)
- FC Tokyo (2)
- Emperor's Cup (10)
- Tokyo Soccer Club (1)
- Astra Club (1)
- Tokyo Old Boys Club (1)
- University of Tokyo (1)
- Tokyo Verdy (5)
- FC Tokyo (1)
Stadiums
Tokyo derbies
Main Tokyo derby is match between Tokyo Verdy and F.C. Tokyo.
See also
- Sport in Japan
- Football in Japan
- Women's football in Japan
- Football in Osaka
- Football in Japan
References
- Sato, Shoichi (15 November 2016). "日本最古のサッカーチーム、東京蹴球団。第1回天皇杯覇者は来年で創立100年！" [The oldest association football club in Japan, the Tokyo Shukyu-Dan. The first Emperor's Cup winner will be 100 years old next year!]. sportie.com. Sportie. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
東京蹴球団、通称「東蹴（とうしゅう）」は現在、東京都社会人サッカーリーグ1部に所属しているチームで、創立されたのはなんと1917年。日本サッカー協会よりも先に存在した、日本最古のサッカーチームなのです。
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