Stories from Saitama · Japan

Polish coach Maciej Skorza has left his position at the Japanese football club Urawa Red Diamonds by mutual agreement. Rafał Janas and Majiki Hayashi are also leaving the team following a period of poor performance. The decision follows a seven-match losing streak for the Saitama-based club. Skorza's second tenure with the team began in August 2024. The team has failed to win its last seven matches in the Japanese league. Skorza previously managed Lech Poznan in Poland starting in 2022. Skorza's primary achievement with the club was winning the Asian Champions League. The departure includes staff members such as Janas. Following the announcement, fans expressed gratitude to the departing staff in online comments.