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Misawa United Connects Cultures on, off the Field

A Misawa United soccer player prepares to kick the ball during their weekly practice in Misawa City, Japan, Sept. 20, 2023. The team's activities are not limited to soccer but also include dinner parties and events at Misawa Air Base to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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Misawa United Connects Cultures on, off the Field

A Misawa United soccer player dribbles the ball during their weekly practice in Misawa City, Japan, Sept. 20, 2023. Misawa United’s main soccer team is a combination of men and women established with the purpose of enhancing the U.S. and Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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Misawa United Connects Cultures on, off the Field

The Misawa United soccer players scrimmage together during their weekly practice in Misawa City, Japan, Sept. 20, 2023. Misawa United's goal is to continue to strengthen the local Japanese and U.S. friendship through sports and participation in each other’s community events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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Misawa United Connects Cultures on, off the Field

The Misawa United soccer team pose together during a donation ceremony at Misawa Indoor Sports Field in Misawa City, Japan, Sept. 20, 2023. The team donated two fans to the facility to fulfill their goal of giving back to the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kohei Sugisawa)

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Behind the goal

Misawa United team members play a practice soccer game at a local indoor arena in Misawa, Japan, March 14, 2017. The Misawa United team started practice in October 2016. The team trains once a week and invites anyone to come play, even if just for a pick-up game. The strong partnership between the two nations remain strong after 50 years because the men and woman of Misawa Air Base step out of their comfort zone and built personal relationship with the Japanese. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)

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Foot on the ball

A Misawa United member rests his foot on a soccer ball prior to the start of soccer practice at Misawa, Japan, March 14, 2017. The group is the first soccer team in the Misawa Football Association to include Japan nationals and American nationals on their team. The men and women of Misawa Air Base’s engagement with the community is vital to maintaining the 50 years of good relations between two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)

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Sharpening Skills

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Churchill, a 35th Maintenance Group transient alert/crash recovery craftsman, kicks a soccer ball during a warmup prior to soccer practice, at Misawa, Japan, March 14, 2017. Churchill played soccer since he was five years old. The men and women of Misawa Air Base engage with the Japanese allies both on and off duty to build a deeper relationship and better understanding of the Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)

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