We would like to inform you that our club member, Makoto OKAZAKI, has been selected as a member of the U-22 Japan National Team for the North and Central America expedition.

[Updated: 8/31 (Sat)] Added comments from Okazaki player.

□Comment from player Shinnosuke Okazaki
"I am happy to be selected for the U-22 Japan national team. I am grateful for the opportunity to challenge myself on the national stage. I believe that there will be tougher battles ahead as we aim for the Tokyo Olympics, but I want to always play with a sense of urgency."

□Schedule (Planned)
International Friendly Match
9/6 (Fri) U-22 Japan National Team vs U-22 Mexico National Team
Kickoff at 18:00 local time (Planned)/ Estadio Miguel Aleman (Mexico)
9/9 (Mon) U-22 Japan National Team vs U-22 USA National Team
Kickoff at 16:00 local time (Planned)/ Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center (USA)

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