Today, we would like to announce that our club's players Kuryu MATSUKI, Taishi Brandon NOZAWA, Kashif BANGNAGANDE, and Ryotaro ARAKI have been selected to represent the U-23 Japan national team for the international friendly matches in June, as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA), a public interest incorporated foundation.

□ Kuryu MATSUKI Player Comment
"It is an honor to be selected for the national team again this time."
"This will be our 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 Player Profile here

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

◇Taishi Brandon NOZAWA player profile is here

□ Kashif BANGNAGANDE Comments
"I am extremely honored and happy to have been selected as a member of the team for the American expedition this time."
I think it's a selection based on evaluating what we're doing in Tokyo, so I'll do my best to represent what we're doing here and fight with all my might to come back and grow even a little. I'll do my best!"

◇Kashif BANGNAGANDE player profile is here

□Ryotaro ARAKI Player Comment
"I am happy to be selected for the national team again this time."
I will do my best to demonstrate my strength and contribute to the team. I will fight without getting sick, so please support me. "

◇Ryotaro ARAKI player profile is here

□ Schedule

June 1, 2024 (Sat) ~ June 13, 2024 (Thu)

[International Friendly Match]
・June 8 (Sat)
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
9:00 AM JST (scheduled)
Children's Mercy Park (USA/Kansas City)

*Please check the JFA website for more details.
【URL】http://www.jfa.jp/