Football in Tokyo
Association football is the popular sport, both in terms of participants and spectators, in Tokyo. Tokyo has several of Japan's significant football clubs, and the city is home to many football clubs.
Introduction
National Olympic Stadium, It was the home venue of the Japan national football team and has traditionally hosted the Emperor's Cup.
History
Tokyo Soccer Club is first winner of Emperor's Cup
Clubs
The table below lists all Tokyo clubs.
| Division | Club | Founded | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League (1st) | F.C. Tokyo | 1935 | Professional | |
| J2 League (2nd) | Tokyo Verdy | 1969 | Professional | |
| J2 League (2nd) | FC Machida Zelvia | 1977 | Professional | |
| Japan Football League (4th) | Tokyo Musashino City FC | 1939 | Semi-Professional | |
| Tokyo District League (5th) | Tokyo Soccer Club | 1917 | Amateur | |
| Kantō Soccer League (5th) | FC Korea | 1961 | Amateur | |
| Kantō Soccer League (5th) | Tokyo 23 FC | 2003 | Amateur |
Honours
- Japanese Football Champions (7)
- Tokyo Verdy (7)
- League Cup (5)
- Tokyo Verdy (3)
- F.C. 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)
- F.C. Tokyo (1)
Tokyo derby
There is Tokyo derby between Tokyo Verdy and F.C. Tokyo
Stadia
References
See also
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