Today, February 21 (Wed), we have received a strong message of support from the 11 municipalities in the Tama region (Tachikawa City, Mitaka City, Fuchu City, Chofu City, Machida City, Koganei City, Kodaira City, Hino City, Tama City, Inagi City, Nishitokyo City) that have been supporting the three J-League clubs (FC Tokyo, FC Machida Zelvia, Verdy) based in Tokyo.

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Support Message from Tama Region Municipalities to Tokyo-based J1 League 3 Clubs (Chofu City HP)

Together with the 11 municipalities in the Tama region, we will strive to promote Japanese football from Tokyo and make people feel the value of having J.League clubs in Tokyo through activities such as hometown and community collaborations through soccer.

Under this declaration, we have confirmed the following among the three clubs and would like to inform you.

①3 clubs competing and elevating Tokyo through football
The 2024 season will see all 3 Tokyo clubs in the J1 category. We will deliver intense and high-level matches to our fans and supporters, and with that energy, we will do our best to bring vitality to Tokyo and the Japanese football world.

② Three clubs working together to ensure a safe and secure stadium operation
Under the intense competition of the three clubs, each club will do their best in stadium management to create a space where all fans and supporters can enjoy their day in a safe and secure environment.

To all fans and supporters of each club, please remember to respect each other both inside and outside the stadium, and support your club and region fairly and passionately. We ask for your continued cooperation and support so that more people can enjoy the games. Thank you.

FC Tokyo
FC Machida Zelvia
Verdy
※The order is based on the Japanese alphabetical order with each team's own team at the top