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Japan: Elecom Kobe Finies sign quarterback Xaevier Bullock for X League stretch run
The Elecom Kobe Finies, currently third in Japan’s X League Premier with a 3-1 record, have signed quarterback Xaevier Bullock for the remainder of the...
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Nojima Sagamihara Rise upsets Elecom Kobe Finies for first X League Premier victory
The Nojima Sagamihara Rise (1-2-1) broke into the win column in impressive fashion this past weekend, knocking off the previously unbeaten Elecom Kobe Finies (3-1)...
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Undefeated Obic Seagulls take control as X League Premier playoff race begins to take shape
The Obic Seagulls (4-0) head into the summer break as the only unbeaten team in the Japanese X League Premier after edging the Fujitsu Frontiers...
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Elecom Kobe Finies rally past OrientalBio Silver Star to remain unbeaten in X League Premier
The Elecom Kobe Finies (3-0) overcame a halftime deficit to defeat OrientalBio Silver Star (0-2) 10-3 in a rain-soaked X League Premier matchup at MK...
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Japan: X-League Premier race heating up as third round continues
The Japanese X-League Premier season is already moving into its third round, and with the summer break approaching after Round 4, every score is beginning...
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LIVESTREAM Japan: Elecom Kobe Finies vs All Mitsubishi Lions, May 10, 09:00 CET (9 am, 3 am ET)
The Elecom Kobe Finies (0-0) are set to take on the All Mitsubishi Lions (0-0) in their Japanese X-League season opener on May 10 at MK Taxi Field...
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Japan: Elecom Kobe Finies lock in defensive star Colby Campbell for 2026 campaign
The Elecom Kobe Finies have secured a major piece of their defense for the 2026 XLeague season, re-signing versatile linebacker Colby Campbell following a standout 2025 campaign where...
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Defense Delivers: Obic edges Elecom Kobe 10-7 in gritty XLeague quarterfinal battle
In a defensive struggle defined by key turnovers, the Obic Seagulls advanced to the XLeague semifinals with a hard-fought 10-7 victory over the Elecom Kobe Finies. Elecom strikes...
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Clash of Titans: Undefeated Obic meets gritty Elecom Kobe in Japanese XLeague quarterfinal rematch
The undefeated, second-seeded Obic Seagulls (6-0) are set to face a familiar and gritty opponent in the seventh-seeded Elecom Kobe Finies (2-3-1), who clawed their way into the final...
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Japan: Undefeated Panasonic and Obic the favorites as XLeague playoffs kick off
The XLeague playoffs are set, with the Panasonic Impulse (6-0), Obic Seagulls (6-0), and six other contenders ready to battle for a shot at the Rice Bowl. This postseason promises...
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Japan: Elecom Kobe Finies secure playoff spot with 27-20 win over All Mitsubishi Lions
In a crucial matchup at Ebina Sports Park, the Elecom Kobe Finies (2-3-1) edged the All Mitsubishi Lions (1-5) 27-20, clinching a spot in the Rice Bowl Tournament...
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Japan: Obic Seagulls fend off Elecom Kobe Finies in thrilling XLeague matchup
In an exciting clash at MK Taxi Field Expo, the Obic Seagulls (5-0) held off a late-game surge from the Elecom Kobe Finies (1-3-1) to secure a 34-25 victory. This...
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Japan: Elecom Kobe Finies and Nojima Sagamihara Rise battle to a tie
In a thrilling matchup, the Elecom Kobe Finies and the Nojima Sagamihara Rise ended their game in a 24-24 tie, halting Nojima’s winning streak at three games. Both teams...
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Japan: Nojima Sagamihara Rise face Elecom Kobe Finies in exciting clash
This Monday, October 13, the Nojima Sagamihara Rise (3-0) will take on the Elecom Kobe Finies (1-2) at MK Taxi Field Expo Access in an X-League matchup kicking...
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Top 5 QBs dominating Japan’s XLeague
The Japanese XLeague features exceptional quarterback talent leading their teams through the early 2025 season, with Pierce Holley of the undefeated Obic Seagulls establishing himself as the league’s most efficient...
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Japan: Panasonic Impulse remain undefeated with statement win over Elecom Kobe
The defending champion Panasonic Impulse maintained their perfect start to the XLeague season with a decisive 44-23 victory over the Elecom Kobe Finies at MK Taxi Field Expo this past weekend. The...
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Japan: Elecom Kobe Finies rally past Fukuoka Suns for first X League victory
The Elecom Kobe Finies (1-1) overcame a second-half deficit to defeat the Fukuoka Suns (0-2) 47-27 at the Kurume Sports Center, unleashing a 31-point second-half outburst to secure...
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Japan: Fujitsu Frontiers, Panasonic Impulse dominate in semifinals, advance to Rice Bowl for 2nd straight year
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...
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Japan: Fujitsu Frontiers looking for 14th title game appearance when they face Elecom Kobe Finies
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...
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Japan: X-League semifinals set to kick off
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...
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Japan: Three of four favorites advance to XLeague semifinals
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...
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Japan: XLeague playoffs set to kick off
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...
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Japan’s XLeague rolls into 4th round
By Aidan Wohl Round four of Japan’s XLeague is here. The undefeated Fujitsu Frontiers lead the Group A division while the Panasonic Impulse and IBM...
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AFI’s All Pandemic Team – The Full Squad
In case anyone missed it, throughout December we presented our picks at each position for the AFI All-Pandemic Team. Since late July, leagues in Finland,...
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AFI’s All-Pandemic Team: DL – Cardell Rawlings, Elecom Kobe Finies
The AFI All Pandemic Team is down to the last few selections and it has been getting harder and harder to make our final decisions,...
