Ueshima named new captain
On July 26, 2026, Avispa Fukuoka announced that defender Taku Ueshima will serve as the club’s captain for the 2026/27 season. About 200 people attended a pre‑season encouragement event where Ueshima said, “I have been vice‑captain, but this is my first time as captain; I have no worries.” The event also featured the new kit reveal and introductions from new signings; coach Tsukahara set goals of finishing 6th or higher and winning a cup.
Gamba U‑15 players in J.LEAGUE select vs Liverpool
Gamba Osaka junior‑youth players Felipe Oliveira and Minato Harada were selected for the U‑15 J.LEAGUE All‑Star team and took part in the match against Liverpool FC U15 at Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka on July 26, 2026. The game finished 1‑1 in regular time; Liverpool won the penalty shootout 3‑1. Attendance was 3,542, and the youngsters gained valuable international experience.
Nagoya opens extra kit reservations
Nagoya Grampus opened additional reservations for the 2026/27 season kit beginning July 26, 2026. The reservation window runs from July 26 at 11:00 until August 2 at 18:00. General sales will begin model‑by‑model from August 5 and August 12, 2026, with details on name/number printing, pickup timing and related notes provided by the club.
Watanabe named Mito captain
Mito HollyHock officially announced on July 26, 2026 that forward Shinta Watanabe will serve as captain for the 2026/27 season. Watanabe pledged to the fans that the team will fight together, and vice‑captains include Takayoshi Iida, Yoshiki Toriumi, Yasuo Kimoto and Kenta Itakura. Expectations are rising for his leadership in J1.