Maika Hamano scored the only goal as a formidable Japan battled past Australia 1-0 to clinch a third Women’s Asian Cup title on Saturday in front of a record-breaking crowd in Sydney. The Tottenham star hit a stunning long-range strike in the 17th minute at Stadium Australia to break Australian hearts and add to their […]
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Humble Japan ready to win hearts at Women’s Asian Cup
Japan’s Greenland-born women’s national team coach Nils Nielsen is no fan of Donald Trump but he loves his team and believes they can become fan favorites at the Asian Cup in Australia.
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Japan eyes Premier League parity by aligning calendar with Europe
Japan’s J. League can one day compete with England’s Premier League if a calendar switch helps clubs bring in bigger transfer fees, its chairman told…
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USMNT 2-0 Japan: Goals
The USA scored two well-taken goals but could have had several more …
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Zendejas and Balogun lift USA over Japan 2-0 in friendly
“Just waiting for my moment,” said Alex Zendejas, a winger for Mexico’s Club America
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Japan, Mexico in goalless draw as World Cup preparations ramp up
Japan and Mexico drew 0-0 on Saturday in a friendly at Oakland Coliseum as both countries prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
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We supported the USA and Elvis
Any U.S. soccer fan remembered 1998. It was humiliating, especially when non-soccer friends would ask, “Did the U.S.A. really finish last?” The question was a dig at soccer. So, in 2002, we had very low expectations.
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Japan: Mitoma back for friendlies on U.S. tour
Kaoru Mitoma was named in Japan’s squad as they look to get a sneak preview of next year’s World Cup in away friendlies against Mexico and the United States.
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USA will play Japan in a rare broadcasted U-17 women’s friendly
The USA will play Japan June 28 in Kansas City in a rare under-17 women’s friendly broadcasted on U.S. outlets.
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Manaka Matsukubo extends Courage’s unbeaten run
The North Carolina Courage extended its unbeaten streak to four matches with a 2-0 win over the Chicago Stars thanks to a pair of goals by 20-year-old Japanese Manaka Matsukubo.