Chugoku Regional League in 2017 is competitve

This year, it is expected that there will be fierce competition among powerful clubs aiming for Japan Football League and J League in the future.



The champion hopefuls in 2017 season are Matsue City FC and SRC Hiroshima. Last season, two clubs finished in the top two.



Dezzolla Shimane unexpectedly struggled in the mid group of the league last term. The club are expected to compete with above two rival this upcoming season.



Former JFL club, Mitsubishi Motors Mizushima F.C. is the one to be watch out. Mizushima has shown stable performances in recent years. Last season, the club advanced to All Regional Football
Champion's League and almost made it the upper league.