Robaato Rasamu's 4-star reputation meant he could probably work for most clubs around the world. But rather than head to Europe, he was keen to test his abilities on a different continent.
Pentagon Pursuit | Part 24 | The Phefeni Glamour Boys
Pentagon Pursuit | Part 23 | LAFC At The FIFA Club World Cup
At his quaint abode, away from the utter carnage on the streets of LA, sipping a particularly delicious Japanese whisky, Rasamu thought to himself "Two down and three to go."
Pentagon Pursuit | Part 22 | Facing Familiar Foes In CONCACAF Clashes
A private jet landing on the runway at Los Angeles International Airport was far from unusual. But this latest arrival seemed a little different, based on the huddle of reporters and photographers baying for a first look at Los Angeles' latest celebrity. While many of the assembled media had never heard of Japanese manager Robaato Rasamu, he was clearly a man with a growing reputation.
Pentagon Pursuit | Part 21 | Cups Kick Off & A Massive Opportunity
Half a season of tactical tinkering had seen Robaato Rasamu finetune his approach to life in México. Led by some seriously exciting prospects, including the NxGn 2032 winner Luis Fernández, it seemed like his Club Fútbol de Pachuca side were heading in the right direction, having won Liga MX Clausura last season.
Pentagon Pursuit | Part 20 | Tactical Tinkering
Club Fútbol de Pachuca upset the odds to claim a first Mexican title in nine years led by a host of exciting young prospects and their promising young coach Robaato Rasamu. That success should mean continental football is guaranteed next season, as each league stage winner qualifies for the CONCACAF Champions League.
Pentagon Pursuit | Part 19 | Seeking Continental Football
Robaato Rasamu's reputation for developing young players had been enhanced no end by his first few months in México. He led C.F. Pachuca into the Clausura playoffs in his first half season, led by an exciting strikeforce with a combined age of just 36.
Pentagon Pursuit | Part 18 | Exciting Youth Prospects
CF Pachuca were off to a solid start under their first Japanese manager Robaato Rasamu. He'd led his new side, who only had ambitions to "not finish bottom" to eight points from six games and 13th place in the 18-team Liga MX Apertura stage.
Pentagon Pursuit | Part 17 | Sayonara Japan, Hola México
On 10 October 2030, seven years and three months since starting his career at Kamatamare Sanuki, Rasamu was swapping Japan for México.
Pentagon Pursuit | Part 16 | Another Saudi Showdown
Japan's rising star of football management, who was also celebrating passing his Continental Pro Licence and entering the Japan Hall of Fame, didn't let the frivolities last for too long. He was firmly focused on the major challenge of trying to win the AFC Champions League when it resumed in February.
Pentagon Pursuit | Part 15 | Final Day Drama In Japan
Robaato Rasamu came so close to sealing the first title in his mission to win all five top-tier continental trophies as Albirex Niigata narrowly lost to big-spending Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League Final. The Japanese manager needed a little time to get his head around the defeat and consider his options moving forward.
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