COEDO KAWAGOE F.C Signs Gold Partner Agreement with MUFG Bank for 2026 Season
COEDO KAWAGOE F.C, a football club aiming to join the J-League from Kawagoe City, Saitama, has signed a Gold Partner agreement with MUFG Bank, Ltd. for the 2026 season. The club seeks to enhance regional value through this partnership with Japan's largest bank.
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COEDO KAWAGOE F.C Co., Ltd. (Kawagoe City, Saitama; CEO Kazuo Arita) announced that it has signed a Gold Partner agreement for the 2026 season with MUFG Bank, Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO Masakazu Osawa), the largest bank in Japan.
About COEDO KAWAGOE F.C
Established in 2020, the club is based in Kawagoe City, Saitama, with the goal of joining the J-League within 10 years of its founding. Its mission is to "continue creating dreams and excitement in Kawagoe through a football club and build a club that lasts 100 years." Beyond achieving victories on the pitch, the club aims to build a new business model independent of traditional reliance on sponsors, tickets, and merchandise, and contribute to the further development of Kawagoe City by creating a club that everyone involved can be proud of.
Comment from Kazuo Arita, CEO of COEDO KAWAGOE F.C Co., Ltd.
"We are pleased to announce that we have signed a partnership agreement with MUFG Bank for the 2026 season. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who worked hard to make this possible. This partnership aims for something more than a temporary connection. We intend to collaborate in a way that generates even greater value from the Kawagoe region, acting as a starting point for the 'power to move the world forward,' which is the purpose of MUFG Bank. We will do our best to maximize the value of this collaboration and serve as a stepping stone toward a more positive future for everyone involved."
About COEDO KAWAGOE F.C
Established in 2020, the club is based in Kawagoe City, Saitama, with the goal of joining the J-League within 10 years of its founding. Its mission is to "continue creating dreams and excitement in Kawagoe through a football club and build a club that lasts 100 years." Beyond achieving victories on the pitch, the club aims to build a new business model independent of traditional reliance on sponsors, tickets, and merchandise, and contribute to the further development of Kawagoe City by creating a club that everyone involved can be proud of.
Comment from Kazuo Arita, CEO of COEDO KAWAGOE F.C Co., Ltd.
"We are pleased to announce that we have signed a partnership agreement with MUFG Bank for the 2026 season. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who worked hard to make this possible. This partnership aims for something more than a temporary connection. We intend to collaborate in a way that generates even greater value from the Kawagoe region, acting as a starting point for the 'power to move the world forward,' which is the purpose of MUFG Bank. We will do our best to maximize the value of this collaboration and serve as a stepping stone toward a more positive future for everyone involved."
FAQ
How long is the contract with MUFG Bank?
The contract covers the 2026 season.
What is the goal of this partnership?
To enhance local value creation from Kawagoe and strengthen the club's foundation.
Who is the club's representative?
CEO Kazuo Arita.