thejapantimes, 3 months ago to soccer Japan secured their place at the Paris Olympic women's soccer tournament by beating North Korea 2-1 in Tokyo on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/02/28/soccer/japan-north-korea-olympics-spot/ #soccer #nadeshikojapan #northkorea #2024parisolympics
Japan secured their place at the Paris Olympic women's soccer tournament by beating North Korea 2-1 in Tokyo on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/02/28/soccer/japan-north-korea-olympics-spot/ #soccer #nadeshikojapan #northkorea #2024parisolympics
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to soccer Coach Futoshi Ikeda promised Japan would be "aggressive" against North Korea as it looks to qualify for the Paris Olympics in a winner-takes-all women's football showdown in Tokyo on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/02/27/soccer/north-korea-olympic-showdown/ #soccer #northkorea #2024parisolympics #nadeshikojapan
Coach Futoshi Ikeda promised Japan would be "aggressive" against North Korea as it looks to qualify for the Paris Olympics in a winner-takes-all women's football showdown in Tokyo on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/02/27/soccer/north-korea-olympic-showdown/ #soccer #northkorea #2024parisolympics #nadeshikojapan
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to soccer Japan and North Korea remained on level terms in their final qualifier for the Paris Olympic women's soccer tournament following a scoreless draw in the opening leg. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/02/25/soccer/japan-north-korea-level-olympic-qualifying/ #soccer #nadeshikojapan #northkorea #2024parisolympics
Japan and North Korea remained on level terms in their final qualifier for the Paris Olympic women's soccer tournament following a scoreless draw in the opening leg. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/02/25/soccer/japan-north-korea-level-olympic-qualifying/ #soccer #nadeshikojapan #northkorea #2024parisolympics
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to soccer Japan, Brazil and Canada will travel to the United States in April for the SheBelieves Cup, the annual women's tournament, the U.S. soccer association announced on Friday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/01/20/soccer/japan-shebelieves-cup/?utm_content=buffer68443&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #nadeshikojapan #us #canada #brazil #2024parisolympics #shebelievescup
Japan, Brazil and Canada will travel to the United States in April for the SheBelieves Cup, the annual women's tournament, the U.S. soccer association announced on Friday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/01/20/soccer/japan-shebelieves-cup/?utm_content=buffer68443&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #nadeshikojapan #us #canada #brazil #2024parisolympics #shebelievescup
thejapantimes, 5 months ago to soccer Japan will host women's and men's soccer matches against North Korea early next year at National Stadium in Tokyo in a rare visit to the country by North Korean athletes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/28/soccer/north-korean-teams-tokyo-qualifiers/?utm_content=buffer122f3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #northkorea #northkoreajapanrelations #2026worldcup #2024parisolympics #samuraiblue #nadeshikojapan
Japan will host women's and men's soccer matches against North Korea early next year at National Stadium in Tokyo in a rare visit to the country by North Korean athletes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/28/soccer/north-korean-teams-tokyo-qualifiers/?utm_content=buffer122f3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #northkorea #northkoreajapanrelations #2026worldcup #2024parisolympics #samuraiblue #nadeshikojapan
thejapantimes, 6 months ago to soccer HeadlineFootball: Nadeshiko Japan win 2-0 away to Brazil in women's friendly https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/04/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-friendly-win/?utm_content=bufferc279a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #nadeshikojapan #brazil
HeadlineFootball: Nadeshiko Japan win 2-0 away to Brazil in women's friendly https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/04/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-friendly-win/?utm_content=bufferc279a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #nadeshikojapan #brazil
thejapantimes, 6 months ago to soccer Japan conceded a late winner to suffer a 4-3 defeat away to Brazil in a women's soccer international friendly on Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/01/soccer/japan-brazil-women-friendly/?utm_content=buffer5d021&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #nadeshikojapan #brazil
Japan conceded a late winner to suffer a 4-3 defeat away to Brazil in a women's soccer international friendly on Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/01/soccer/japan-brazil-women-friendly/?utm_content=buffer5d021&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #nadeshikojapan #brazil
thejapantimes, 7 months ago to soccer Moeka Minami and Remina Chiba slotted early goals as Japan eased to a 2-0 victory away to Uzbekistan in Olympic women's football qualifying Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/30/soccer/nadeshiko-uzbekistan-olympic-qualifier/?utm_content=buffera6d18&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #nadeshikojapan #uzbekistan
Moeka Minami and Remina Chiba slotted early goals as Japan eased to a 2-0 victory away to Uzbekistan in Olympic women's football qualifying Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/30/soccer/nadeshiko-uzbekistan-olympic-qualifier/?utm_content=buffera6d18&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #nadeshikojapan #uzbekistan
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to soccer But with talented young players rising through the ranks, Nadeshiko Japan might have a good chance of exceeding their 2023 World Cup quarterfinal finish when they play at next summer's Paris Olympics. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/08/soccer/asian-games-japan-woso-future/?utm_content=buffer1ab34&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #nadeshikojapan #asiangames #women039ssoccer
But with talented young players rising through the ranks, Nadeshiko Japan might have a good chance of exceeding their 2023 World Cup quarterfinal finish when they play at next summer's Paris Olympics. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/08/soccer/asian-games-japan-woso-future/?utm_content=buffer1ab34&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #nadeshikojapan #asiangames #women039ssoccer
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to soccer In a statement from West Ham United, Riko Ueki said the move to England would help her develop as a player. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/13/soccer/ueki-west-ham-transfer/?utm_content=buffer67561&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #nadeshikojapan #rikoueki #westhamunited #women039ssuperleague #women039ssoccer #tokyoverdybeleza
In a statement from West Ham United, Riko Ueki said the move to England would help her develop as a player. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/13/soccer/ueki-west-ham-transfer/?utm_content=buffer67561&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #nadeshikojapan #rikoueki #westhamunited #women039ssuperleague #women039ssoccer #tokyoverdybeleza
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to soccer Mana Iwabuchi, a member of the Nadeshiko Japan team that won the 2011 Women's World Cup, said "the timing was right" to bring down the curtain on her career. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/08/soccer/mana-iwabuchi-retire-soccer/?utm_content=buffer590a4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #manaiwabuchi #nadeshikojapan
Mana Iwabuchi, a member of the Nadeshiko Japan team that won the 2011 Women's World Cup, said "the timing was right" to bring down the curtain on her career. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/08/soccer/mana-iwabuchi-retire-soccer/?utm_content=buffer590a4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #manaiwabuchi #nadeshikojapan
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to soccer Mana Iwabuchi was part of the 2011 Nadeshiko Japan team that won the Women's World Cup https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/01/soccer/mana-iwabuchi-nadeshiko-retire/?utm_content=buffer9e3ef&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #manaiwabuchi #nadeshikojapan
Mana Iwabuchi was part of the 2011 Nadeshiko Japan team that won the Women's World Cup https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/01/soccer/mana-iwabuchi-nadeshiko-retire/?utm_content=buffer9e3ef&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #manaiwabuchi #nadeshikojapan
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to soccer From an increase in foreign players to a 2035 Women's World Cup bid, there's much that can be done to keep women's soccer growing in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/15/womens-world-cup/bold-steps-needed-from-jfa-we-league-to-maintain-momentum-after-wwc/?utm_content=bufferdaa6d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #weleague #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #japanfootballassociation #women039ssoccer
From an increase in foreign players to a 2035 Women's World Cup bid, there's much that can be done to keep women's soccer growing in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/15/womens-world-cup/bold-steps-needed-from-jfa-we-league-to-maintain-momentum-after-wwc/?utm_content=bufferdaa6d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #weleague #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #japanfootballassociation #women039ssoccer
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to soccer From an increase in foreign players to a 2035 Women's World Cup bid, there's much that can be done to keep women's soccer growing in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/15/soccer/womens-world-cup/next-steps-womens-soccer-japan/?utm_content=buffer9fa8b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #weleague #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #japanfootballassociation
From an increase in foreign players to a 2035 Women's World Cup bid, there's much that can be done to keep women's soccer growing in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/15/soccer/womens-world-cup/next-steps-womens-soccer-japan/?utm_content=buffer9fa8b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #weleague #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #japanfootballassociation
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to soccer Japan's performances have restored interest in a team that had been ebbing away over recent years due to the inability of successive squads to hit previously attained heights. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/13/soccer/womens-world-cup/ikeda-nadeshiko-youngsters/?utm_content=buffer6b217&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #futoshiikeda
Japan's performances have restored interest in a team that had been ebbing away over recent years due to the inability of successive squads to hit previously attained heights. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/13/soccer/womens-world-cup/ikeda-nadeshiko-youngsters/?utm_content=buffer6b217&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #futoshiikeda
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to soccer Five European teams remain in the Women's World Cup, but it is Japan that might be the most impressive contender, a sagging power suddenly revived. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/11/womens-world-cup/rejuvenated-nadeshiko-japan-ready-to-fight-against-anyone/?utm_content=buffer39fb4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan
Five European teams remain in the Women's World Cup, but it is Japan that might be the most impressive contender, a sagging power suddenly revived. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/11/womens-world-cup/rejuvenated-nadeshiko-japan-ready-to-fight-against-anyone/?utm_content=buffer39fb4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to soccer Nadeshiko Japan's hopes were silenced on a chilly night in Auckland by a dominant Sweden, but the future is bright for the 2011 champions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/11/womens-world-cup/nadeshikos-bright-future-undimmed-by-sweden-defeat/?utm_content=buffer7685d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #sweden
Nadeshiko Japan's hopes were silenced on a chilly night in Auckland by a dominant Sweden, but the future is bright for the 2011 champions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/11/womens-world-cup/nadeshikos-bright-future-undimmed-by-sweden-defeat/?utm_content=buffer7685d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #sweden
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to soccer Nadeshiko Japan's hopes were silenced on a chilly night in Auckland by a dominant Sweden, but the future is bright for the 2011 champions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/11/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-japans-bright-future-undimmed-despite-sweden-defeat/?utm_content=buffer2dfee&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #sweden
Nadeshiko Japan's hopes were silenced on a chilly night in Auckland by a dominant Sweden, but the future is bright for the 2011 champions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/soccer/2023/08/11/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-japans-bright-future-undimmed-despite-sweden-defeat/?utm_content=buffer2dfee&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #sweden
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to soccer The fans who filled a restaurant overlooking Saitama Stadium to cheer on Nadeshiko Japan in the World Cup quarterfinals left feeling frustrated, but also proud of the team’s performance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/11/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-japan-watch-party/?utm_content=buffer01543&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #sweden #saitama
The fans who filled a restaurant overlooking Saitama Stadium to cheer on Nadeshiko Japan in the World Cup quarterfinals left feeling frustrated, but also proud of the team’s performance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/11/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-japan-watch-party/?utm_content=buffer01543&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #sweden #saitama
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to soccer Nadeshiko Japan's hopes were silenced on a chilly night in Auckland by a dominant Sweden, but the future is bright for the 2011 champions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/11/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-sweden-analysis/?utm_content=buffer7946c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #sweden
Nadeshiko Japan's hopes were silenced on a chilly night in Auckland by a dominant Sweden, but the future is bright for the 2011 champions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/11/soccer/womens-world-cup/nadeshiko-sweden-analysis/?utm_content=buffer7946c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #sweden
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to soccer So far, Nadeshiko's Hinata Miyazawa has scored five goals in four matches, making her the leading scorer of the ongoing Women's World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/10/soccer/womens-world-cup/hinata-miyazawa-leading-charge-for-japan-at-womens-world-cup/?utm_content=buffer9c536&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #hinatamiyazawa #2023fifawomen039sworldcup
So far, Nadeshiko's Hinata Miyazawa has scored five goals in four matches, making her the leading scorer of the ongoing Women's World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/10/soccer/womens-world-cup/hinata-miyazawa-leading-charge-for-japan-at-womens-world-cup/?utm_content=buffer9c536&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #hinatamiyazawa #2023fifawomen039sworldcup
thejapantimes, 10 months ago to soccer Members of the Japanese women's football team practiced in Auckland on Sunday, a day after securing their place in the Women's World Cup last eight with a 3-1 win over Norway. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/07/soccer/womens-world-cup/japan-moves-to-auckland/?utm_content=buffer01011&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup
Members of the Japanese women's football team practiced in Auckland on Sunday, a day after securing their place in the Women's World Cup last eight with a 3-1 win over Norway. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/07/soccer/womens-world-cup/japan-moves-to-auckland/?utm_content=buffer01011&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup
thejapantimes, 10 months ago to soccer Just as Nadeshiko Japan garnered little attention 12 years ago until it advanced deep into the knockout stages, Futoshi Ikeda's 2023 squad has reached the last eight almost without notice. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/06/soccer/womens-world-cup/wwc-nadeshiko-japan-popularity/?utm_content=bufferac370&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #japanfootballassociation
Just as Nadeshiko Japan garnered little attention 12 years ago until it advanced deep into the knockout stages, Futoshi Ikeda's 2023 squad has reached the last eight almost without notice. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/06/soccer/womens-world-cup/wwc-nadeshiko-japan-popularity/?utm_content=bufferac370&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #japanfootballassociation
thejapantimes, 10 months ago to soccer Goals from Risa Shimizu and Hinata Miyazawa sent Japan into the FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2015. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/05/soccer/womens-world-cup/wwc-r16-japan-norway/?utm_content=buffer8b6e7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #norway #hinatamiyazawa #risashimizu
Goals from Risa Shimizu and Hinata Miyazawa sent Japan into the FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2015. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/05/soccer/womens-world-cup/wwc-r16-japan-norway/?utm_content=buffer8b6e7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #norway #hinatamiyazawa #risashimizu
thejapantimes, 10 months ago to soccer Nadeshiko Japan taking momentum into Women's World Cup knockout stage https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/04/soccer/womens-world-cup/japan-womens-world-cup-knockout/?utm_content=buffer5a813&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #yuihasegawa #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #futoshiikeda
Nadeshiko Japan taking momentum into Women's World Cup knockout stage https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/08/04/soccer/womens-world-cup/japan-womens-world-cup-knockout/?utm_content=buffer5a813&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #women039sworldcup #nadeshikojapan #yuihasegawa #2023fifawomen039sworldcup #futoshiikeda