Today, we announce that Yuto NAGATOMO, a member of our club, has been selected for the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) squad for the international friendly match to be held in the United States in September 2025, as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA).

□Player Nagatomo Comment
"I am honored to have been selected for the Japan national team again this time, and it is a humbling feeling.

We have been continuously chosen, but we do not think this is something ordinary. Since we have been chosen, we want to firmly focus on next year's World Cup, confirm our current position, and do everything we can to contribute back to the team.

Yesterday, Tokyo was able to achieve a come-from-behind victory in a tough battle in the Emperor's Cup. We want to carry this good momentum as we depart for America. And we will work hard to connect what we have gained to Tokyo's victory.

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□Schedule
Sep 1 (Mon) - Sep 11 (Thu)

・September 7 (Sun)
SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Mexico national team
Kickoff at 11:00 Japan time
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

・Sep 10 (Wed)
SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs United States national team 
Kickoff at 8:37 JST
Lower.com Field

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