This year, those who joined the SÓCIO Royal, SÓCIO Premium, and Special Memberships for the 2025 season were invited to the venue, and the event was live-streamed to everyone who registered for the paid membership site "FREAKS."
The new team announcement event started at 4 PM. After the opening movie, President Koizumi announced the 2025 season slogan "Football Dream ONE," as well as business and team strengthening policies, and introduced new players.
Afterward, the team presentation began, hosted by club legend Akira Narahashi and announcer Mishima. First to appear were players Sato, Matsumoto, and Tokuda, who were promoted from the youth team.
Next, Shimoda, who returned from Iwaki FC, and Matsumura, who returned from Tokyo Verdy, appeared.
Then, Kim Tae-hyeon, Koike, and Leo Ceara were introduced as transfers from within Japan.
The three players promoted from the youth team took the stage, and the 2025 uniform was also presented.
After the uniform presentation, new team staff members were introduced. First, Takanori Maeno, who retired from active play in the 2024 season and was announced to be appointed as the top team's reinforcement and scouting manager this season, greeted everyone.
Next, new top team coaches, Coach Yanagisawa, Coach Tanaka, and Goalkeeper Coach Sogahata, were introduced.
Finally, Manager Oniki appeared. He passionately spoke about his feelings for Antlers and his aspirations for this season.
Finally, a commemorative photo was taken, and the new team announcement event concluded with warm applause from everyone.
You can watch the archived video of this new team announcement event on "FREAKS." The first month of registration is free until the 31st of this month, so if you haven't joined yet, please consider it!
Click here for the 2025 New Team Announcement Event (Archived Version) [Members Only Live Stream]