Pyae Lyan Aung, a goalkeeper for the Myanmar national team who received refugee status in Japan following his protest against the February military coup in his home country, has found a new home in Yokohama.
He has been offered a chance to play for Y.S.C.C. Yokohama Futsal Club, chaired by Jiro Yoshino. The futsal club is part of Y.S.C.C. Yokohama, a J. League third-division team.
“I wanted to put a smile back on the face of this young man who has lost the opportunity to play soccer,” the 56-year-old Yoshino said.