Today, after the group stage ended, we had a training match with the MLS team Chicago Fire (half court/8 vs 8/3 sets of 15 minutes).

Preparing for the training match

In the second half, Tokyo equalized with a skillful shot by Hasegawa (Dai), and then took the lead with two goals by Imamura in the third half. They won with a total score of 3-1.
We are making the most of the environment where we can have international exchanges and practice matches during the tournament break, and we are working to make the current expedition more meaningful.

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

After the match, a commemorative photo with the players of Chicago Fire

Afternoon, I did about an hour of strength training on the natural grass field facing the main street, following a run.
In addition, under the guidance of Coach Okuda, who is currently an active GK player, GK training is conducted.
After that, additional strength training was conducted individually.

This ground is also a training venue for FC Dallas	The current coach Nakamura, who is in charge of the expedition, also Condition adjustment

The opponent for the ranking determination match from tomorrow has also been decided, and we will fight with all our might in the remaining two matches.
I want to finish the tournament with a high ranking and leave a mark of F.C.TOKYO in the land of America.
 

The next match will be against REAL SALT LAKE on the 24th at 12:00 local time. (Kickoff at 26:00 on the 24th in Japan time)
※Tokyo will enter the group of 5th to 7th place and determine the ranking in a tournament format.