Japan vs. Brazil - April 09, 2024

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What's Buzzing

USA TODAY Sports

The NWSL made the change to accommodate the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, which will feature many of the league's top players next summer. https://t.co/1gVyyQnSUF

NBS Golf

Shiho Kuwaki is a major champion. Par to win at Royal Lytham, playoff pressure handled, and Japan has a new AIG Women’s Open winner. Massive moment. 🏆🏌️‍♀️

jfa_en

Japan Women's Futsal National Team short-listed squad & schedule - Training Camp (8/5-9＠JFA YUME Field) #football https://t.co/hO4D2yoV0A

FIFA Media

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www.japantimes.co.jp•2mo

Teen in Nashville cheers for Japan at World Cup while dreaming of joining women’s squadAs the Japan Football Association evaluated her skills, Wakatsuki was able to make her national team debut with the U-16 squad at a tournament in France in April last year.

HIGHLIGHTS: USA Holds On for 1-0 Win 😮‍💨

Tensions flared as multiple red cards shown in USWNT's victory over Brazil 🎥

Bleacher Report•2mo

USA Battles to 1-0 Win in Brazil 👏Full of emotions as multiple Brazilian players red-carded in close game. Recap 📲

USWNT Finally Opens Scoring 💪

Wilson's deflected shot gives us first goal in second game vs. Brazil 🎥

Crazy Brazil Saves 🤯

How did Sophia Wilson not score here? 🎥

Brazil Flips Game to Lead 🔄

From 1-0 down early to going up 2-1 vs. USWNT 🎥

Brazil Ties Game at 1-1 🇧🇷

USWNT leaves Maranhão unmarked and she equalizes with strong header 🎥

USWNT Leads After 2 Mins ⚡

Wilson gets first goal since return to national team 🎥

www.japantimes.co.jp•3mo

Michihisa Kano named as Nadeshiko Japan head coach on full-time basisNielsen, the first foreigner to coach Japan's women's team, was ousted less than two weeks after winning the Women's Asian Cup.

www.usatoday.com•4mo

USWNT to Play Brazil Twice 🇧🇷USA will visit next year's World Cup hosts in June

www.japantimes.co.jp•4mo

Japan to host FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in 2030Japan previously hosted the men's basketball World Cup in 2006, but this is the first time the country will host the women's ⁠World Cup.

Bleacher Report•4mo

Lavelle Leads USWNT to Victory vs. Japan 🙌USA caps three-game series with 3-0 win in Colorado. Recap 📲

USWNT Cruising Up 3-0 🛳️

Kennedy with sick volleyed finish for first international goal 🎥

Lavelle Doubles USA Lead 🌹

Stunning team goal with Rodman setting up Rose for 2-0 🎥

USWNT Leads Through Girma 💪

3rd international goal for Chelsea defender 🎥

Bleacher Report•4mo

USWNT Win Streak Snapped in 1-0 LossRainy night in Seattle ended in a win for Japan. Recap 📲

HIGHLIGHTS: USA Shut Out by Japan

1-0 loss for the USWNT in the second of three matches vs. Japan 🎥

Japan Leads USA 1-0 😮

Hamano with the clean finish to open the scoring 🎥

HIGHLIGHTS: USWNT Beats Japan 2-0 ✨

Good start to three-game series for USA 🎥

Japan Pulls One Back 😮‍💨

Lead cut to 2-1 after this close-range tally 🎥

USWNT Leads Through Lavelle 🌹

Goal for Rose on 100th senior start for her country 🎥

www.japantimes.co.jp•4mo

Culture clash spelt shock end for Japan women's first foreign coachGreenlander Nielsen took a rampant Nadeshiko Japan to their third Asian title in four tournaments last month, but was let go shortly after.

www.japantimes.co.jp•4mo

Nadeshiko Japan and Australia challenge AFC equal pay after Women's Asian CupThe two teams accused the governing body of 'ignoring' previous requests.

www.japantimes.co.jp•4mo

Nadeshiko Japan coach Nils Nielsen steps down after Asian Cup triumphNielsen became the first foreign manager of the women's team in 2024.

www.japantimes.co.jp•5mo

Japan coach hails Nadeshiko character after Asian Cup triumphJapan confirmed its status as the Asian powerhouse with a third ⁠title in the last four editions of the tournament.

www.japantimes.co.jp•5mo

Clinical Japan confident of taking down Philippines at Women's Asian CupThe highest-ranked team in the competition and the only Asian side to win the World Cup, Japan has been clinical so far with three wins from three games in the group phase.

www.japantimes.co.jp•5mo

Japan hammer India 11-0 in Women's Asian Cup mismatchYuzuki Yamamoto scored after just four minutes to begin Nadeshiko Japan's rout in Perth.

www.japantimes.co.jp•6mo

'Humble' Nadeshiko Japan ready to win hearts at Women's Asian CupThe Women's Asian Cup kicks off on Sunday in Australia, and Japan is one of the favorites.

www.japantimes.co.jp•6mo

Japan's Mari Fukada wins gold in women's slopestyleZoi Sadowski Synnott, ‌the 2022 champion, took ‌silver for New Zealand, while Fukada's ⁠compatriot Kokomo Murase earned bronze.

www.japantimes.co.jp•6mo

Germany surges past Japan in Olympic women's ice hockeySmile Japan will hope to tune out the home ‌fans as they next play Italy on Monday.

2025: The Year in Football 🎇

What was your favorite moment of an action-packed year? 🎥

www.football.london•9mo

Gabriel Injured on Brazil DutyArsenal defender subbed off after 64 minutes vs. Senegal

www.japantimes.co.jp•11mo

Japan bows out of Women's Rugby World Cup with comeback victory over SpainBoth sides were bidding for their first win of the tournament after defeats against world champion New Zealand and Ireland had ended their hopes of reaching the quarterfinals.

www.japantimes.co.jp•12mo

New Zealand sees off Japan to reach Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinalJapan produced one of the shocks of the tournament by opening the scoring against the six-time world champions in just the fourth minute.

www.japantimes.co.jp•12mo

Ireland tops spirited Japan to open Women's Rugby World Cup campaignJapan coach Lesley McKenzie was proud of the way her side stuck to its attacking game.

Bleacher Report•1y

Ballon d'Or Nominees Revealed ⭐️Men's and women's lists announced; ceremony on Sept. 22 📲

www.japantimes.co.jp•1y

Rio Takeda grabs lead as Japanese golfers set pace at Women's British OpenTakeda, 22, bounced back from a double-bogey on the ninth hole with four birdies down the stretch.

This or That with Marta 🇧🇷

Brazilian legend answers the tough questions 🎥

www.japantimes.co.jp•1y

What gender pay gap? In Japanese golf, women are on par with menFan and sponsorship growth has players in the JLPGA making just as much as their male counterparts, a rarity in the male-dominated world of sports.

Bleacher Report•1y

USWNT Disappoints in Loss to BrazilAnother frustrating night for Emma Hayes' team 📲

Brazil Scores Late Winner 🫠

USWNT beaten in San Jose after this goal from Amanda Gutierres 🎥

Brazil Ties It at 1-1 🤝

Kerolin with the great finish 🎥

USWNT Leads After 34 Secs ⏱️

Cat Macario deposits the loose ball for the early 1-0 advantage 🎥

www.japantimes.co.jp•1y

Yuka Momiki and Nadeshiko Japan brimming with confidence under Nils NielsenMomiki said playing with Yui Hasegawa has been the most enjoyable experience of her career.

www.japantimes.co.jp•1y

How Mina Tanaka evolved into a prolific striker for Nadeshiko JapanMina Tanaka is having a moment. The Nadeshiko Japan and Utah Royals striker dominated the SheBelieves Cup, winning both MVP and top scorer as Japan defeated the U.S.

HIGHLIGHTS: Japan Wins SheBelieves Cup 🇯🇵

All the action from Japan's 2-1 win over the USWNT 🎥

USWNT Equalizes vs. Japan 🙌

Macario plays in Sentnor who fires home to tie the score at 1-1 🎥

www.anfieldwatch.co.uk•1y

Star told he's too GOOD for Chelsea and it's time to join LiverpoolOne Premier League star has been told he's too good for Chelsea and that it's time to join Liverpool. How things have changed.

www.japantimes.co.jp•1y

Nils Nielsen's vision for Nadeshiko Japan comes to life at SheBelieves CupThe remarkable achievement has brought about a renewed optimism among the fanbase, as Japan seems ready to turn the page after years of perceived underperformance.

B/R Football

@brfootball

Japan win the SheBelieves Cup 🇯🇵 The USWNT's bid to win it for the sixth straight time comes up shortt5

www.japantimes.co.jp•1y

Nadeshiko Japan defeats United States to capture first SheBelieves Cup titleJapan won the title for the first time after goals by Toko Koga and Yuka Momiki.

prosoccerwire.usatoday.com•1y

USWNT vs. Japan Player Ratings 📈U.S. falls short as Japan takes home SheBelieves Cup

Japan Retakes Lead 🇯🇵

USWNT needs to WIN to claim SheBelieves Cup trophy 🎥

Bleacher Report•1y

USWNT vs. Japan Preview 🔮USA is one win away from sixth-consecutive SheBelieves Cup title Get set for the match ⤵️

USWNT Trails After 93 Secs 🫠

Japan jumps out to early lead in last game of SheBelieves Cup 🎥

www.japantimes.co.jp•1y

Nadeshiko Japan and U.S. each win to set up clash for SheBelieves Cup titleJapan thumped Colombia 4-1 and the United States beat Australia 2-1 on Sunday to set up a SheBelieves Cup tournament decider between the two favorites.

www.japantimes.co.jp•1y

Nielsen eyes mentality shift in first outing as Nadeshiko bossJapan will make its fourth appearance in the SheBelieves Cup, and is pitted against Australia, Colombia and the host, the United States.