Football Season Guide

Flirted with danger in 2025. Finished only 2 points above the relegation zone in the end. However, survival was secured with full 4 rounds to spare so late in the season the lack of focus affected the results. Achieved only 9 wins in 38 rounds, had the 4th-most draws (12). Lack of aggression led to many games that could have been won ending in draws. More of the same was witnessed during the Vision League. Mediocre campaign and mid-table finish in their mini league and in the final standings, 19th out of 40 teams. It has been a busy summer. Added 12 new players, most of them only on loan, but lost multiple regulars too. Indispensable striker Yamura is no longer part of the team. His goals will be bitterly missed. Of the 3 new strikers signed to try and replace him winger Numata has the best chance of starting often. The backbone of the midfield Kaneko and Asakura also left. With their main back-ups Sese and Matsushita also gone there will be an entirely new crew operating in this area. Main goalie Kitamura is the other notable departure. He has been replaced well. If anything, Shun Yoshida is an even better shot-stopper. The many changes suggest there might be some pains early in the season. Remains to be seen if the new-look squad can find stability and consistency fast enough.