On the 4th, with the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League and 2026/27 WE League just around the corner, CEO Minoru Shimizu, Hometown General Manager Tomoyuki Yakushiji, Sports Director Satoshi Horinouchi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds Ladies Sports Director Teruo Kudo, and players Yuta Miyamoto and Hana Takahashi paying a courtesy visit to the Saitama Prefectural Assembly and the Saitama Prefectural Government.



First, I visited the Saitama Prefectural Assembly and greeted Assembly Speaker Yusuke Araki and Saitama Prefectural Assembly Member and Urawa Reds Supporters' Association Chairman Takumi Tamura.



At the beginning of the event, representative Shimizu reported on the team's progress so far, having successfully completed their training camps, as both the men's and women's teams prepare for the new season. He also expressed his determination, stating, "As a club that walks hand in hand with the local community, our hometown, and our many fans and supporters, we want to work hard to bring some positive news to the people of Saitama Prefecture."



Next, Miyamoto, who participated as a player representative, spoke about her enthusiasm for the new season, saying, "With the opening match just around the corner, the team is making positive progress in its preparations. We want to make this a season where our passion and feelings can be conveyed to our fans and supporters." In addition, Takahashi, the captain of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds Ladies, said, "As captain, I will lead the team again this season, and we will work together as a team to prepare for the opening match."





Chairman Araki offered words of encouragement and anticipation for the new season, as the club represents Saitama Prefecture. Councilor Tamura also delivered a message, stating that the Saitama Prefectural Assembly Urawa Reds Supporters Association, established in June, will support the club and help the players play in a better environment.



During the informal discussion, Shimizu said he wanted to deepen cooperation with the prefectural assembly to improve the stadium environment, while Horinouchi said, "I want to deliver passion with aggressive football and fight hard in each and Trial Trial front of me," and Kudo said, "I want to further improve what we have built up and get off to a good start to the season," each expressing their aspirations for the season.



After the pleasant conversation, each player presented a commemorative gift, a commemorative photo was taken, and the courtesy visit to the Saitama Prefectural Assembly concluded.
Next, they visited the Saitama Prefectural Government and paid a courtesy call to Governor Motohiro Ohno.



Governor Ohno offered words of encouragement to both the men's and women's teams ahead of the start of the new season, and expressed his expectations for the season ahead. He also encouraged the teams to cherish their connection with fans and supporters, achieve many victories at home games, and make this a season where the stadium is painted red.



In response, Shimizu explained their concept of "rebuilding unity," which they have set as one of the themes for this season. They conveyed their desire to create a club that walks hand in hand with the local community, including the people of their hometown and their fans and supporters.
During the conversation, participants exchanged opinions on the current status of the men's and women's teams and their preparations for the new season. The discussion also touched upon activities to deepen connections with fans and supporters, as well as with the local community.



Finally, the players presented Governor Ohno with a signed uniform, and Governor Ohno presented them with a Kobaton daruma doll and a stuffed animal commemorating the arrival of koalas in Higashimatsuyama City. A commemorative photo was then taken with everyone, concluding the courtesy visit for the day.



[Yuta Miyamoto]
"As a representative of Saitama Prefecture, I've come to realize once again that I have to lead the team myself. Of course, we're aiming for the championship, but first, I want to focus Trial Trial front of me and build up our daily practice. I believe that the championship will come after that. I want to approach the new season with a shared understanding within the team, including manager Cho Kwi Jae."

[Hana Takahashi]
"I was reminded once again that I am able to play soccer thanks to so many people, and it strengthened my resolve to work even harder. There are three teams in Saitama Prefecture in the WE League, so I want to do my best to help liven up the sport from Saitama."



[Urawa Reds Official Media]