# Nadeshiko Japan team personnel updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nadeshiko-japan-team-personnel-updates > Updated: 2026-09-18T08:10:47.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Nadeshiko Japan women’s national football team has undergone recent personnel changes involving both players and coaching staff. In early September, manager Michihisa Kano called up defender Yuki Seno to the squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya following an injury to Chisato Ichise. Seno’s selection marks her as only the second mother to be chosen for the national team, a move Kano noted should become the “standard” to ensure players can work confidently regardless of family situations. The Japan Football Association (JFA) intends to coordinate support for Seno through its existing childcare support system. Later in the month, the JFA announced the appointment of Masatada Ishii as a coach for the team. Ishii, who previously managed the Thailand national team and Kashima Antlers, is scheduled to begin his duties in October. He stated his intention to support Kano’s vision and help create an environment for players to reach their maximum potential. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Masatada Ishii appointed as coach for Nadeshiko Japan Masatada Ishii, former Thailand national team manager and J.League Manager of the Year, has been appointed as a coach for Nadeshiko Japan, effective October. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/masatada-ishii-appointed-as-coach-for-nadeshiko-japan ### 2026-09-03: Yuki Seno called to Nadeshiko Japan squad as manager promotes maternity support Japan's Nadeshiko Japan manager Michihisa Kano has called up Yuki Seno, the second mother in team history, aiming to normalize support for athlete parents ahead of the Asian Games. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yuki-seno-called-to-nadeshiko-japan-squad-as-manager-promotes-maternity-support --- Cite as: Nadeshiko Japan team personnel updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nadeshiko-japan-team-personnel-updates