Today, after the group stage has concluded and it is the mid-point, we held a training match (half-court / 8 vs 8 / 15 minutes x 3) against the Chicago Fire of MLS.

Preparation for the training match

In the second shot, Tokyo equalized with a skillful shot from Masaru HASEGAWA, and in the third shot, Imamura scored two goals to turn the game around. They won with a total score of 3-1.
We are working to make this expedition more meaningful by maximizing the environment that allows for international exchanges and practice matches during the tournament.

Hasegawa (O) is active in both offense and defense	It was a fulfilling training match.

Commemorative photo with Chicago Fire players after the match

In the afternoon, after running, I did about an hour of strength training on the natural grass field facing the main street.
Additionally, since Okuda is an active GK player, GK training is conducted under Coach Okuda.
After that, additional individual strength training was conducted.

This ground is also the venue for FC Dallas's school.	Coach Nakamura, who is currently in charge of the expedition Condition Adjustment

The opponents for the ranking matches starting tomorrow have been decided, and we will fight with all our might in the remaining two matches.
I want to finish the tournament in a higher position and engrave the name of F.C. TOKYO in the land of America.
 

The next match will be on the 24th at 12:00 local time against REAL SALT LAKE. (Kick-off in Japan time is on the 25th at 2:00 AM)
* Tokyo will be placed in the 5th to 7th group, and the rankings will be determined in a tournament format.