We apologize deeply to all the fans and supporters who have given us their support and encouragement, as we were unable to meet your expectations in terms of 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