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Dan Orlowitz

Dan Orlowitz is a sports writer for the Japan Times, focusing primarily on the J. League, Samurai Blue, and everything there is to print about Japanese soccer. A Philadelphia native and graduate of Simon's Rock College, he moved to Japan at the end of 2006 and fell in love with the beautiful game from behind the FC Tokyo goal. His words, photos, voice, and occasionally visage have appeared online, in print, and over the airwaves for numerous outlets in several languages since 2011.

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SOCCER / J. League

Aug 13, 2020

Sagan Tosu suspends season after coronavirus cluster within organization

Initial results from Sagan's PCR tests resulted in the J. League's decision to cancel Wednesday night's Levain Cup match between Sagan and Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Japan Times

SOCCER / J. League

Aug 12, 2020

Levain Cup match postponed after Tosu members test positive for virus

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SOCCER / J. League

Aug 8, 2020

Frontale wins 8th straight as Kaoru Mitoma scores in 1st J1 start

Kawasaki's defense held Oita to just one shot in a dominant performance at Todoroki Stadium.

Japan Times

SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot

Aug 7, 2020

J. League battles new wave of coronavirus infections

Several players have tested positive for the virus over the last two weeks, forcing multiple fixtures to be postponed.

Japan Times

SOCCER / J. League

Aug 1, 2020

Urawa, Shimizu battle to draw

Urawa Reds and Shimizu S-Pulse fought to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night, with defensive miscues leading to both second-half goals in the J. League first-division encounter.

Japan Times

SOCCER

Aug 1, 2020

WE League receives unexpectedly high number of applicants for inaugural season

The announcement is a positive omen for Japan's newly formed professional women's soccer league, which is slated to kick off in September 2021.

Japan Times

SOCCER

Jul 28, 2020

WE League chair plots ambitious, progressive path for women's game

After spearheading the growth of Japanese women's soccer in the 80s, Kikuko Okajima hopes to make the new league a force for social change.

Japan Times

SOCCER / J. League

Jul 26, 2020

J1 game postponed after more infections found at Grampus

Nagoya's scheduled match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima was called off after a player and team staff tested positive for the coronavirus.

Japan Times

SOCCER / J. League

Jul 20, 2020

J. League extends attendance restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise

The J. League on Monday announced that its attendance caps would remain in place through Aug. 10, reflecting concerns over a rising number of new coronavirus infections in Tokyo and other major metropolitan areas.

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SOCCER / J. League

Jul 18, 2020

Tokyo ends seven-year winless streak against Urawa

Goals from Diego Oliveira and Adailton gave supporters plenty to applaud in the team's first home game with fans since the J1 resumed play.

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SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot

Jul 17, 2020

J. League demonstrates leadership on road to resumption

It’s been less than three weeks since J. League teams played their first “remote matches,” the phrase chosen by the Japan Top League Alliance to represent games held behind closed doors as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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SOCCER / J. League

Jul 11, 2020

Akihiro Ienaga brace drives Frontale past Reysol as fans return to J1

There were no songs or chants.

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SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Jul 10, 2020

Reds newcomer Thomas Deng used hiatus to build rapport with squad

The Australia international had an extra four months to learn Urawa's tactics while the J. League was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Japan Times

SOCCER / J. League

Jul 8, 2020

Frontale crushes FC Tokyo with first-half goal rush

The empty stadium was unusual. The lopsided scoreline was not.

Japan Times

SOCCER / J. League

Jul 4, 2020

Reds, Marinos battle to draw as J. League's top flight resumes

The J. League’s first division was finally back at Saitama Stadium on Saturday night, even if the fans weren’t.

Japan Times

SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot

Jul 3, 2020

J. League grows audience abroad with English social media channels

The league's English-language efforts have coincided with a push to expand its international broadcasting footprint.

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SOCCER / J. League

Jun 27, 2020

Verdy, Zelvia battle to draw as J. League resumes without fans

A late Kanya Fujimoto penalty kick canceled out Taiki Hirato's early blast in the Tokyo Classic, which took place in an empty Ajinomoto Stadium.

Japan Times

SOCCER / Women's World Cup / From the Spot

Jun 23, 2020

Japan must build foundation for women's game after withdrawing bid

The Japan Football Association has lost its easy route to building momentum for the sport after dropping out of contention for the 2023 World Cup.

Japan Times

SOCCER / Women's World Cup

Jun 22, 2020

Japan ends bid to host 2023 Women's World Cup, citing Olympic delay

The 37-member FIFA Council will now choose between Colombia and a joint Australia-New Zealand bid on Thursday.

Japan Times

SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Jun 19, 2020

Emperor's Cup expands to 52 teams after adding J2 and J3 champions

The national cup tournament had previously cut most of its J. League participants in order to allow clubs to focus on completing their seasons.

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