J-League Trio Leads the Way After Three Weeks of Action

FC Machida Zelvia, Kashiwa Reysol and the Kashima Antlers are the last teams standing without a loss in the J.League first division after three weeks of matches.

The trio is tied for the lead in points with nine each, but it’s FC Machida Zelvia that sits atop the table based on goal difference. Manager Go Kuroda’s squad has scored 12 goals and given up just two, a +10 difference that gives them an edge over their competitors.

Kashiwa Reysol is close behind with a plus-5 difference, having notched nine goals and conceded four under the guidance of Ricardo Rodriguez. The Kashima Antlers trail slightly with a +3 difference after scoring nine goals and allowing six.

While it’s early days in the 38-match season, these three teams have shown impressive all-around skills in their opening stretch of matches.

FC Machida Zelvia’s Yuki Soma has been a key player for his team, and the J.League is shaping up to be an exciting competition with many teams vying for the top spot.