wf106: Nadeshiko League 2026 Week 15

[[[[Foreword]]]]
The Nadeshiko League is set to hold its final matches before the upcoming summwer break.
At the same time, there have been some instances of players moving up from the Nadeshiko League to the professional WE League, and vice versa. This appears to be a moment that will put to the test the WE League teams’ ability to scout talent and the Nadeshiko League teams’ capacity to replenish their rosters.

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Certain matches stand out due to the narrow gap in points between the teams. These include Iga (5) versus Miyazaki (3) and Setagaya (8) versus Seagulls (10). While the other matchups feature significant point disparities, one hopes to see the lower-ranked teams put up strong fights.

[ Overall Review ]
Ichihara, previously mired in a slump with zero points, finally secured their first point, and, surprisingly enough, the opponent for this was none other than the league leaders, Nagoya. This may well be the biggest surprise of the season so far. Nagoya dropped to second place, while Shizuoka took over the top spot; although tied on points, Shizuoka held the advantage on goal difference. Meanwhile, Shizuoka’s Kumi Yokoyama set a new record for the most career goals in Nadeshiko League history, moving into first place on the all-time list. The league remains a tight contest, with the top five teams confined within just six points. Play resumes on September 5.

[ Results of Matches ]
Match1 (6/27): Iga (5) 0-0 Miyazaki (3)
at Ueno Athletic Park Stadium with attendance of 326.
Shots: 15:3 (8:3)

Match2 (6/27): Setagaya (8) – Seagulls (10)
[[ Cancelled and postponed due to the impact of Typhoons No. 7 and No. 8. ]]
at AGF Field.

Match3 (6/27): Nittaidai (11) 0-1 Kamogawa (4)
at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium with attendance of 493.
Kamogawa’s goal: A. Asano (60′)
Shots: 5:7 (1:3)

Match4 (6/28): Nagoya (1) 0-0 Ichihara (12)
at Toyohashi Municipal Ball Game Stadium with attendance of 519.
Shots: 8:3 (4:3)

Match5 (6/28): Harima (7) 0-5 Shizuoka (2)
at Wink Athletics Stadium with attendance of 658.
Shizuoka’s goals: S. Nakajima (8′, 83′), A. Manriki (33′), Y. Osone (59′), K. Yokoyama (88′)
Shots: 7:13 (2:5)

Match6 (6/28): Ehime (9) 2-1 Yunogo (6)
at Ehime Prefectural Sports Complex Ball Game Stadium with attendance of 598.
Ehime’s goals: A. Kondo (20′, 26′)
Yunogo’s goal: C. Minamiyama (78′)
Shots: 10:6 (5:3)