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NADESHIKO JAPAN

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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 14, 2017
Nadeshiko Japan draw with Belgium in friendly
Former women's world champion Japan was held to a 1-1 draw against Belgium in an international friendly on Tuesday.
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 10, 2017
Nadeshiko beat Dutch in friendly
Former women's world champion Japan defeated the Netherlands 1-0 away in an international friendly on Friday night.
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
May 29, 2017
Takakura keeps faith in youth for Nadeshiko trip to Europe
Nadeshiko Japan coach Asako Takakura stuck to her youth policy in naming a 23-member squad on Monday for her team's tour of the Netherlands and Belgium next month.
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SOCCER
May 25, 2017
Nagasato finalizes deal with NSWL's Chicago Red Stars
Midfielder Yuki Nagasato has signed with the Chicago Red Stars, the U.S. women's pro league (NSWL) club said on Wednesday.
SOCCER
May 5, 2017
Nadeshiko's Kumagai signs contract extension with Lyon
Nadeshiko Japan defender Saki Kumagai signed a three-year extension with Lyon through June 2020, the women's European Champions League holder announced Thursday.
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SOCCER
May 1, 2017
Nadeshiko Japan forward Yokoyama to join German side on loan
Nadeshiko Japan forward Kumi Yokoyama will join German women's soccer side FFC Frankfurt on loan for a year from July, her club AC Nagano Parceiro said Monday.
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SOCCER
Apr 9, 2017
Nadeshiko Japan outclasses Costa Rica in Takakura's home debut
Japan eased to a comprehensive 3-0 win over Costa Rica in a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly on Sunday, the first home match for coach Asako Takakura since taking over last April.
SOCCER
Apr 2, 2017
Iwabuchi to leave Bayern, return to Japan
Japan forward Mana Iwabuchi terminated her contract with Bayern Munich and will return to Japan to concentrate on recovering from injuries, she wrote on her blog on Saturday.
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SOCCER
Mar 9, 2017
Japan women finish sixth at Algarve Cup
The Japan women's soccer team fell to the Netherlands 3-2 on Wednesday to finish in sixth place after the classification matches at the Algarve Cup.
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SOCCER
Mar 7, 2017
Yokoyama leads Nadeshiko Japan past Norway
Kumi Yokoyama struck twice in the second half as Nadeshiko Japan defeated Norway 2-0 at the Algarve Cup on Monday.
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SOCCER
Mar 4, 2017
Hasegawa bags brace in Nadeshiko Japan's victory over Iceland at Algarve Cup
A brace from Yui Hasegawa lifted the Japan women's soccer team to a 2-0 win over Iceland at the Algarve Cup on Friday to secure its first win under coach Asako Takakura.
SOCCER
Mar 2, 2017
Spain tops Japan at Algarve Cup
The Japan women's soccer team made a losing start to the year with a 2-1 defeat to Spain in its opening match of the Algarve Cup on Wednesday.
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SOCCER
Feb 9, 2017
Takakura chooses youth over experience for Algarve Cup squad
German-based striker Yuki Nagasato was left out as Nadeshiko Japan manager Asako Takakura on Thursday named four uncapped players to her squad for the upcoming Algarve Cup in Portugal.
SOCCER
Jan 24, 2017
Nadeshiko Japan to host Costa Rica in April friendly
Former women's world champion Nadeshiko Japan will play Costa Rica in a friendly in Kumamoto on April 9, the Japan Football Association said Tuesday.
SOCCER
Jan 10, 2017
Ex-Nadeshiko star Sawa gives birth to girl
Homare Sawa, a former soccer player who was the 2011 Women's World Cup MVP and top scorer, has given birth to a baby girl, her first child, her agent said Tuesday.
SOCCER
Sep 30, 2016
Ex-Nadeshiko striker Maruyama to retire
Former Japan women's striker Karina Maruyama will retire at the end of the current season, her team Speranza FC Osaka Takatsuki announced Friday.
SOCCER
Jul 22, 2016
Sweden routs Nadeshiko in friendly
Former women's world champion Nadeshiko Japan remain winless in three games under new coach Asako Takakura after going down 3-0 away to Sweden in a friendly on Thursday.
SOCCER
Jul 19, 2016
Ex-Nadeshiko star Sawa pregnant
Former FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Homare Sawa said Tuesday she is expecting her first child in January.
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SOCCER
Jul 6, 2016
Nadeshiko stalwarts Miyama, Iwabuchi to miss Sweden friendly
Nadeshiko Japan coach Asako Takakura overlooked regular captain Aya Miyama for selection as she named her squad on Wednesday for an upcoming friendly away to Sweden.
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SOCCER
Jun 17, 2016
INAC confirms Seattle move for Kawasumi
Nahomi Kawasumi, who played a pivotal role in helping Nadeshiko Japan win the 2011 Women's World Cup, will join U.S. National Women's Soccer League club the Seattle Reign, INAC Kobe Leonessa confirmed Friday.

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