Two Japan-based Socceroos , Jason Geria and Mitchell Duke , say that the J.League 's changing calendar will force them to explore potential short-term moves in January.

Previously run on an annual basis that saw it run through the Japanese summer, the J.League announced in late 2023 that it would switch in 2026 to a format in which its season would commence in August and conclude in May of 2027, aligning it with the Asian Champions League Elite and European calendars.

This move, however, means that there will be an extended gap between the end of its 2025 season and the launch of its 2026-27 campaign, potentially placing players battling for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at a disadvantage compared to their in-season rivals.

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