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FC Tokyo prepares for friendly against BVB ahead of J1 League season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:15 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

FC Tokyo prepares for friendly against BVB ahead of J1 League season

Summary

FC Tokyo will host Borussia Dortmund in a friendly match at the National Stadium today, July 31, ahead of the new J1 League season. The club, based in the Tokyo metropolitan area, has seen a steady rise since returning to the league in 2012 and is known for producing talents like Takefusa Kubo, now at Real Sociedad. FC Tokyo's squad features notable players such as Brazilian striker Marcelo Ryan and veteran defender Yuto Nagatomo. The team is coached by Rikizo Matsuhashi and has a reputation for bold, possession-based soccer.

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•FC Tokyo hosting Borussia Dortmund in a friendly match today.
•The match takes place at the National Stadium.
•FC Tokyo finished fourth in the J1 100 Year Vision League.
•Team includes players like Marcelo Ryan and Yuto Nagatomo.
•Next, FC Tokyo kicks off the J1 League season against FC Machida Zelvia.

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Soccer in the Heart of a Global CityWith a population of around 37 million, the Tokyo metropolitan area is one of the largest metropolitan regions in the world. In the heart of this cosmopolitan city,...
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