Today, we would like to announce that Kuryu MATSUKI, Taishi Brandon NOZAWA, Kashif BANGNAGANDE, and Ryotaro ARAKI from our club have been selected for the U-23 Japan national team members for the international friendly match to be held in June, as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA).

□ Kuryu MATSUKI Comment
"I am honored to be selected for the national team again.
This will be the last overseas expedition before the Paris Olympics, so we will do our best to improve as a team. Thank you for your support from Japan.

◇Kuryu MATSUKI profile is here

□ Taishi Brandon NOZAWA Comment
"I am very happy to be selected for the national team again.
I will do my best to contribute to the Japan national team by giving my all for myself and the team. Thank you for your support.

◇Taishi Brandon NOZAWA profile is here

□ Kashif BANGNAGANDE Comment
"I am very honored and happy to be selected as a member for this trip to America.
I believe this selection is based on the evaluation of what I have been doing in Tokyo, so I will represent what I am doing here and fight with all my might to grow and come back, even just a little. I will do my best!

◇Kashif BANGNAGANDE profile is here

□Ryotaro ARAKI Comment
"I am very happy to be selected for the national team again."
I will do my best to demonstrate my abilities and contribute to the team. I will fight without compromising my health, so please support me" 

◇Ryotaro ARAKI profile is here

□ Schedule

June 1, 2024 (Saturday) - June 13, 2024 (Thursday)

[International Friendly Match]
・June 8 (Saturday)
U-23 Japan national team vs U-23 USA national team
Compass Minerals National Performance Center (USA/Kansas City)
*Private

・Jun 12 (Wed)
U-23 Japan national team vs U-23 USA national team
Kick-off at 9:00 AM JST (scheduled)
Children’s Mercy Park (USA/Kansas City)

*For more details, please check the JFA website.
【URL】http://www.jfa.jp/