We are pleased to announce that Shuichi GONDA, Masato MORISHIGE, Kosuke OTA, and Yoshinori MUTO, who belong to our club, have been selected for the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) members announced today (6/1) by the JFA (Japan Football Association).
[Player comments added]

Shuichi GONDA's Comment
The World Cup qualifiers for the Russia tournament are starting, so I will do my best for the team and for Japan to aim for participation in the main tournament.
 

Masato MORISHIGE's Comment
I am very honored to be selected for the Japan national team. This will be an important first match towards participating in the World Cup finals, so I want to build the team while communicating with the players and staff. Since victory is the primary goal, I want everyone to prepare well and fight together with the fans and supporters.
 

□Kosuke OTA Comment
"I am honored to be selected for the Japan national team. This is thanks to all the fans and supporters who have supported me regularly. Personally, this is my first time competing from the Asian qualifiers, but I want to fight for Japan with the joy and responsibility of representing my country."
 

□Yoshinori MUTO Comment
I am very honored to be selected for the Japan national team. We will all prepare well for the second qualifying round of the World Cup in Russia, and we definitely want to win to qualify for the main tournament. I will fight as a representative of Japan and as a representative of FC Tokyo, so I appreciate your support.
 

[Schedule]
6/11 (Thu) Kirin Challenge Cup 2015
SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Iraq national team
19:00 Kick-off (scheduled) / Kanagawa - Nissan Stadium

6/16 (Tue) 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Asia Second Qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Qualifiers
SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team) vs Singapore national team
19:30 Kick-off (scheduled) / Saitama.S Saitama Stadium 2002