9 November 2026 — Building More Than a Team

With just a few days to go before Mission Hoshi Sora Global Cup 26, the team took part in Mega Empire 9.0, competing in the 12-year-old category—despite being an 11-year-old team. A year younger, but certainly not short on ambition!

The tournament was about more than the results. It was a chance to test the team, strengthen the players’ bond, and help them get to know one another better, both on and off the pitch.

Communication was one of the key areas to improve, and the group stage made that clear. The team finished with a win, a draw, and a loss. At times, the players were all on the same pitch but not quite on the same page—proof that teamwork takes more than hoping your teammate can read your mind.

As the tournament progressed, time between matches gave the players a chance to connect and build chemistry off the pitch. That growing understanding began to show in the knockout rounds, where the team’s performances improved noticeably.

Then came the drama. The team battled back late in the semi-final to reach the final. There, a late equalizer kept their hopes alive before they went on to win the Plate category on penalties. The players certainly found a way to keep everyone’s heart rate up until the very last kick!

But the result was never the main goal. This tournament was about accelerating the process of building chemistry, trust, and understanding across the team. Winning the Plate was a brilliant bonus—and a fine achievement for an 11-year-old team taking on the 12-year-old category.

Nakoda, we move