The Lion City Sailors are pleased to announce that our Women’s Team has entered a strategic partnership with Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies, as both clubs look to promote the development of the women’s game in Singapore and Japan.
Focused on raising standards locally, this collaboration will provide the Sailors Women’s youth players with opportunities to experience the Urawa philosophy through structured exchanges and training camps.
A powerhouse in Japanese women’s football, Urawa has long been a breeding ground for top talent in the country. Notably, seven members of Japan’s recent AFC Women’s Asian Cup-winning squad began their footballing journey at the club, including 161-capped Saki Kumagai and forward Kiko Seike, who now plays for Brighton & Hove Albion.
Attacker Ami Takeuchi is also a product of the Urawa system, having progressed through their youth ranks to feature in the top-tier WE (Women’s Empowerment) League before joining the Sailors in February 2026.
The partnership will centre on two key pillars:
1. Youth Player Exchanges
Outstanding players aged 15 to 18 will be selected for overseas stints, with Sailors prospects heading to Japan to train with Urawa, while Urawa players will have opportunities to train with the Sailors in Singapore.
- Coaching Exchanges
Urawa will share their coaching methodologies and technical expertise with staff of the Sailors Women’s Team staff. In return, their coaches will also gain exposure to working in an English-speaking environment, and with a diverse, international squad.
Further initiatives will be jointly developed as both clubs deepen their collaboration, underlining a shared commitment to nurturing the next generation of players and coaches through meaningful international exchange.
The Sailors look forward to building a fruitful and lasting partnership with Urawa Reds.
