L. League
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The L. League(in Japanese: "L・リーグ", Officially "日本女子サッカーリーグ",Nihon Joshi Sakkā Rīgu, Pet name "なでしこリーグ",Nadeshiko Rīgu) is the top league for women's football (soccer) in Japan. It is the women's equivalent of the J. League, but not professional.
L-League began in 1989. Players from the 8 L-League teams host an annual training camp to build skills and relationships between L-League and international women's football teams, including US and Australian teams.
Since the 2004 season, the L. League has 2 divisions - Division 1, with 8 clubs, and Division 2 with 8 clubs in the 2006 season. For more information on these teams see List of women's football clubs in Japan.
[edit] Past Champions
- 1989 Shimizu F.C. Ladies
- 1990 Yomiuri Beleza
- 1991 Yomiuri Beleza
- 1992 Yomiuri Beleza
- 1993 Yomiuri Beleza
- 1994 Matsushita L.S.C. Bambina
- 1995 Prima Ham F.C. Kunoichi
- 1996 Nikko Securities Dream Ladies
- 1997 Nikko Securities Dream Ladies
- 1998 Nikko Securities Dream Ladies
- 1999 Prima Ham F.C. Kunoichi
- 2000 NTV Beleza
- 2001 NTV Beleza
- 2002 NTV Beleza
- 2003 Tasaki Perule F.C.
- 2004 Saitama Reinas F.C.
- 2005 NTV Beleza
[edit] See also
- Category:Women's football (soccer)
- Category:Women's professional sports
- Women's football around the world
