We apologize deeply to all fans and supporters for not being able to meet your expectations in both results and performance, as we have suffered our fifth consecutive loss in official matches.

We will now have a change in coach from Yoshiyuki SHINODA to current coach Takayoshi AMMA.
 

This season, our goal was to secure a spot in the ACL, but the situation has become difficult to achieve. In our recent matches, we have caused you not only frustration but also unbearable sorrow, and we deeply apologize for that.
 

I believe that there was a weakness in the sense of crisis and the desire to break the current situation as a whole club. What I would like to say now is our determination to make every effort and fight for the rest of the season. Once again, we will strive to rebuild a strong team and a strong club in order to share joy with everyone, keeping in mind our goal of becoming a strong and beloved team.
 

We will do our best to play the next 9 games of the league with a new mindset in front of all of you.
We ask for your continued support and encouragement.

September 10, 2017
FC Tokyo Representative Director and President Naoki Oogane