We apologize deeply to all fans and supporters who have given us their support and encouragement, as we were unable to meet your expectations in both results and performance, resulting in a 5-game losing streak in official matches.

This time, there will be a change in coach from Yoshiyuki SHINODA to Takayoshi AMMA, who is currently a coach.
 

We have been fighting this season with the goal of securing a spot in the ACL, but it has become a difficult situation to achieve. In the recent matches, we have caused you not only frustration but also unbearable sorrow, and we sincerely apologize for that.
 

I think it means that there was a weakness in the sense of crisis and breaking the current situation as a whole club. What I would like to say now is the determination to continue fighting for the remaining season with every effort. Once again, we will strive to rebuild a strong team and a strong club with the aim of "being strong and loved" in order to share joy with everyone.
 

We will do our best to fight in front of everyone with a new feeling for the next 9 matches of the league.
We kindly ask for your continued support and encouragement.

September 10, 2017
Naoki OOGANE, Representative Director and President of FC Tokyo