By Aidan Wohl Japan’s X-League semifinals offered one expected result and another surprise. The Fujitsu Frontiers remained unbeaten in 2022 after thrashing the Elecom Kobe Finies while the Panasonic Impulse put on an unexpected display of offensive power in manhandling the Obic Seagulls. Fujitsu Frontiers 39 – Elecom Kobe Finies 21 The reigning champion Fujitsu […]
By Aidan Wohl The Fujitsu Frontiers have been the powerhouse of Japan’s X-League for the past decade and today are looking to continue that trend as they take on the Elecom Kobe Finies in the second semifinal. Both teams will be looking for something to prove. After being routed 38-7 by Fujitsu during the regular […]
By Aidan Wohl Four teams remain in this Japan’s X-League playoffs after a thrilling quarterfinal that saw upsets and teams proving their worth when the lights were most bright. This weekend should be no different, as two sets of powerhouse teams will play on an even brighter stage with tensions flaring as perhaps the two […]
By Aidan Wohl The XLeague quarterfinals saw both expected blowouts and stunning thrillers this last weekend as three of the top four seeds advanced. The defending champion Fujitsu Frontiers did as expected as did the Obic Seagulls and Panasonic Impulse. However, there was one key upset as Elecom Kobe Finies were too much to handle […]
By Aidan Wohl The regular season of the XLeague has concluded, commencing the race for the American Football Japan Championship Prudential Life Cup 76th annual Rice Bowl which will see eight teams in action as the quarterfinals get underway this weekend, Nov. 19-20. Here is the preview of the quarterfinal round Nov. 19 Asahi Soft […]