Affiliated Clubs
| Active departments of Albirex | ||
|---|---|---|
| Football (Men's) | Football (Women's) | Football (Sng.) |
| Basketball | Cheerleading | Skiing |
| Athletics | Baseball | Racing |
Since 2004, Albirex Niigata has selected a number of players for its satellite team in the S.League in Singapore, called Albirex Niigata Singapore. Albirex also has a women's team and joined L2 league (an equivalent of J2) in 2004. Albirex Ladies won the L2 title in 2006, and is going to join L1 in 2007.
The following clubs are affiliated with Albirex Niigata:
- Albirex Niigata FC (Singapore)
- Japan Soccer College (Hokushin'etsu League)
- Albirex Niigata Ladies (L. League)
In addition to the J-1 Albirex Niigata football team, there is an Niigata Albirex basketball club in the bj league, as well as a ski, snowboard, baseball, and track and field team. Though the teams share the same name, management and finances are completely separate for each team.
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