Osaka City SC Holds 'Kickoff Party 2026' Ahead of the Opening
Osaka City SC held its 2026 season kickoff party, expressing their determination for an 'undefeated championship' and promotion to the J.League under a new management system.
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Thank you very much for your continued understanding and support of Osaka City SC's activities.
On Monday, April 6, 2026, we held the 'Osaka City SC Kickoff Party 2026' in preparation for the new season.
At this event, we expressed our gratitude to the partners who support us this season, and our representative, Yamaji, conveyed our determination for the season challenging with a new system.
## Osaka City SC Kickoff Party 2026 Program
Part 1
1. Opening Remarks
2. Remarks from Representative Yamaji
3. Remarks from Players
Part 2 Social Gathering
## Thoughts on the 2026 Season Challenging with a New System
In Part 1, we had remarks from Representative Yamaji and the players.
At the end of March, it was announced that the manager was dismissed and Yamaji would be appointed as the interim manager. We shared the background leading to that decision, the team's situation after the system change, and our determination for the season challenging with the new system.
A total of 8 players participated. In addition to players who have been with us since last year, newly joined players also took the stage. The players also showed their determination for an 'undefeated championship' and spoke of their strong enthusiasm for this season, along with words of gratitude to the partner companies who support us daily.
In the ensuing social gathering in Part 2, time was set aside for partner companies to interact with players and staff. It was an opportunity to deepen interactions in a peaceful atmosphere from start to finish, such as exchanging opinions on daily activity reports and club initiatives.
Once again, we would like to sincerely thank the partner companies and related parties for their continued support of Osaka City SC's activities.
## Opening Soon! First Match Tomorrow
Our first match, aiming for an 'undefeated championship,' is on Saturday, April 11.
Aiming for the fastest promotion to the J.League in history, this season we will challenge with winning the championship and promotion as our greatest goals.
Tournament Name: Kansai Soccer League Division 2
Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 14:00 KICK OFF
Venue: J-GREE
On Monday, April 6, 2026, we held the 'Osaka City SC Kickoff Party 2026' in preparation for the new season.
At this event, we expressed our gratitude to the partners who support us this season, and our representative, Yamaji, conveyed our determination for the season challenging with a new system.
## Osaka City SC Kickoff Party 2026 Program
Part 1
1. Opening Remarks
2. Remarks from Representative Yamaji
3. Remarks from Players
Part 2 Social Gathering
## Thoughts on the 2026 Season Challenging with a New System
In Part 1, we had remarks from Representative Yamaji and the players.
At the end of March, it was announced that the manager was dismissed and Yamaji would be appointed as the interim manager. We shared the background leading to that decision, the team's situation after the system change, and our determination for the season challenging with the new system.
A total of 8 players participated. In addition to players who have been with us since last year, newly joined players also took the stage. The players also showed their determination for an 'undefeated championship' and spoke of their strong enthusiasm for this season, along with words of gratitude to the partner companies who support us daily.
In the ensuing social gathering in Part 2, time was set aside for partner companies to interact with players and staff. It was an opportunity to deepen interactions in a peaceful atmosphere from start to finish, such as exchanging opinions on daily activity reports and club initiatives.
Once again, we would like to sincerely thank the partner companies and related parties for their continued support of Osaka City SC's activities.
## Opening Soon! First Match Tomorrow
Our first match, aiming for an 'undefeated championship,' is on Saturday, April 11.
Aiming for the fastest promotion to the J.League in history, this season we will challenge with winning the championship and promotion as our greatest goals.
Tournament Name: Kansai Soccer League Division 2
Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 14:00 KICK OFF
Venue: J-GREE