Kawasaki Frontale, based in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is entering the second season under head coach Shigetoshi Hasebe. At the end of last season, Shintaro KURUMAYA, who had supported the team for many years, retired from active play, and players such as Jung Sung-ryong and Jesiel left the club after their contracts expired. On the other hand, the team strengthened its immediate lineup by acquiring Hiroto TANIGUCHI from Verdy, Kazuya KONNO from Avispa Fukuoka, and goalkeeper Brodersen from Fagiano Okayama. Among the younger players, talents like Yuto OZEKI, who played as a member of the U-20 Japan national team, have developed, boosting the overall team strength.