I am truly happy that my beloved Miyagi and so many unbroken connections have led me here again this year to take part in the Taylor Anderson Cup. Through the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on New Year's Day this year, I once again strongly felt the desire to contribute in whatever small way I could, and the importance of passing on the lessons of the disaster to future generations. The words "Live your dream," also inscribed on Taylor's memorial — grateful that I can chase my own dream now thanks to so many connections and so much support, I will play my very best to deliver dreams, courage, and smiles to as many people as I can! I am truly looking forward to meeting so many people at Onagawa Stadium!

I am happy to be able to take part again this year. I want to play in a way that brings energy and enjoyment to everyone watching.

Feeling how fortunate I am to be able to play football like this, I want to bring energy to Miyagi and Tohoku while never forgetting the disaster. I always try to play with everything I have, never forgetting my gratitude for the environment that lets me play football. Last year, I took part as captain of Mynavi Sendai Ladies Youth. This time, I want many people to see me now that I have become a professional player.

I have been given the chance to take part in the Taylor Anderson Cup for the first time. I had known about this tournament for some time, so I am very happy and honored to actually be able to take part. I experienced the disaster when I was in the second year of junior high school. I will do my best hoping to show the people of Tohoku a lively, energetic performance on the pitch.

I am happy to take part in the Taylor Cup again this year. Grateful that I can play football freely and without hindrance, I want to play in a way that those watching can enjoy. I look forward to seeing everyone at Onagawa Stadium!

I am happy to be able to play in the Taylor Cup again this year, following on from last year. Grateful for this precious opportunity for players in overseas leagues to play a match in Japan, I will do what little I can through my play to help keep the memory of the disaster alive and bring energy to the people of the affected areas. I look forward to meeting everyone on the day.

Thirteen years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. I feel every day that the ordinary life I now have, which I take for granted, is never something to be taken for granted. I too was affected the day before my junior high school graduation ceremony, which was postponed as a result. Afterward, I entered Tokiwagi Gakuen High School and once again felt how grateful I was to be able to play football. I also learned the importance of bringing courage and hope to disaster-affected areas, and I have continued playing football with that feeling in my heart ever since. Given this opportunity, I want to play with everything I have so that Miyagi, Tohoku, and all of Japan can move forward together with strength.

I am very happy to take part again, following on from last year. I want to work, both as a player and as a person, toward raising further awareness of the Taylor Anderson Cup so that it grows more exciting year by year.
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I am grateful for the chance to take part in the Taylor Anderson Cup this time. I remember how happy I was that so many people watched us play last time. This time too, I will fully enjoy playing football and do my best to show everyone play that gets them excited!

I am Akane Miyoshi, and I have been given the chance to take part in the Taylor Anderson Cup this time. I am only able to challenge myself abroad because of the support and help of so many people around me, so I had been hoping to repay that in some other form, and I'm happy to have this opportunity now. All I can still do is give my all on the pitch, but I hope that through my play I can bring even a little hope and joy to everyone!

I am grateful for the chance to take part in such a precious tournament. I look forward to playing football alongside players who each carry their own feelings toward the disaster-affected area. I want to convey, through women's football, the importance of holding onto dreams and hope, and to play in a way that brings smiles to everyone who visits Onagawa Stadium.

I was in my hometown of Aomori at the time of the disaster. The shaking was strong and I was home alone, and I still remember how frightened I was. Afterward, I entered Tokiwagi Gakuen, and I played every day believing that what we could do now was bring courage and energy to people through football. I am very happy to be able to play in Sendai again like this, and I hope people can also come to know the wonderful side of sport — that it can bring courage and energy, and that through the joy of football, people can connect with one another! I want to play with everything I have and enjoyment, and make it a match that those watching can enjoy too! Thank you for your support!

At the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, I was in the first year of elementary school, living in Akita Prefecture. I will never forget that time. I hadn't started playing football back then, but now, being able to take part in a tournament like this through football, I feel both happy and a sense of fateful connection. I play hoping that the football I love so much can bring smiles and energy to many people. And I would be happy if this tournament makes everyone here fall in love with football too.