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Japan defender Hikaru Kitagawa (right) makes a challenge in the first half of an Olympic women's soccer qualifier against North Korea at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Feb 28, 2024
Japan beats North Korea to clinch Olympic spot
The two sides drew 0-0 in Saturday's first leg on neutral ground in Saudi Arabia.
Japan's players pose for a group picture ahead of their soccer match against North Korea in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Feb 27, 2024
Coach urges Japan to be 'aggressive' against North Korea
The teams drew 0-0 in Saturday's first leg in Saudi Arabia and the winners will claim one of two Asian berths at the Games.
North Korea's national women's soccer team lines up during the national anthems before an Olympic qualifier against Japan on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
SOCCER
Feb 27, 2024
Tough domestic league behind North Korea's soccer success
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in North Korea, with the nation's leader, Kim Jong Un, watching domestic league play.
Japan goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita leaps during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Feb 25, 2024
Nadeshiko Japan and North Korea draw first leg of final Olympic qualifier
The teams will meet again for the return leg at National Stadium in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan forward Aoba Fujino competes against the United States during the SheBelieves Cup in Nashville, Tennessee in February 2023.
SOCCER
Jan 20, 2024
Japan, Brazil and Canada to feature in SheBelieves Cup in U.S.
The U.S. will face Japan and Brazil will take on Canada at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the semifinal games in Atlanta on April 6.
National Stadium in Tokyo will host the North Korean men's and women's soccer teams for qualifying matches in February and March.
SOCCER
Dec 28, 2023
Japan to host soccer matches against North Korea at National Stadium
The 2024 Paris Olympic women's qualifier on Feb. 28 will mark the first visit to Japan by athletes from North Korea since 2017.
Hikaru Naomoto moves with the ball during Nadeshiko's Japan's 2-0 win over Brazil in a friendly in Sao Paulo on Sunday.
SOCCER
Dec 4, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan win 2-0 away to Brazil in women's friendly
Quick-fire first-half goals from Moeka Minami and Mina Tanaka steered Japan to a 2-0 win over Brazil in a women's soccer international friendly on Sunday, ending a two-game trip to the country with a win and a loss against the South Americans.
Nadeshiko Japan players greet the crowd after losing 4-3 to Brazil in a friendly match in Sao Paulo on Thursday.
SOCCER
Dec 1, 2023
Japan suffers late 4-3 defeat to Brazil in women's friendly
Two defensive mistakes cost Japan dearly in the second half.
Nadeshiko Japan's Remina Chiba (right) scores in the first half of a women's Olympic soccer qualifying match against Uzbekistan at Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Oct 30, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in Olympic qualifying
Nadeshiko Japan's second straight win in Group C puts them in pole position to advance to the final round of Asian qualifying.
Japan's women's soccer team celebrates its Asian Games gold medal after defeating North Korea in Hangzhou, China, on Friday.
SOCCER
Oct 8, 2023
Women's soccer gold bodes well for future of Nadeshiko Japan
In six matches in Hangzhou, Japan scored 39 goals, including a dismantling of a host team featuring 10 players from this summer's Women's World Cup.
Japan's Yoshino Nakashima scores a goal during the team's victory over North Korea on Friday in the gold medal match at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
SOCCER
Oct 7, 2023
Team Japan defies crowd to top North Korea for Asian Games soccer gold
The crowd in the Chinese city of Hangzhou was overwhelmingly in North Korea's favor and booed the Japanese players when they went on the attack.
Riko Ueki scored twice for Japan during its 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign.
SOCCER
Sep 13, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan forward Riko Ueki joins WSL's West Ham United
The 24-year-old Kanagawa Prefecture native was the top scorer in both the league and cup competitions of Japan's WE League last season.
Mana Iwabuchi poses during her retirement news conference on Friday.
SOCCER
Sep 8, 2023
World Cup winner Mana Iwabuchi retires with 'no regrets'
Mana Iwabuchi was a member of the Nadeshiko Japan team that won the 2011 Women's World Cup.
Mana Iwabuchi takes a shot during Japan's match against the United States during the SheBelieves Cup in Nashville, Tennessee, on Feb. 19.
SOCCER
Sep 1, 2023
Former Nadeshiko Japan star Mana Iwabuchi to retire
Iwabuchi was part of the 2011 Nadeshiko Japan team that won the Women's World Cup.
Hinata Miyazawa (right) scores during Japan's victory over Spain during the Women's World Cup in Wellington on July 31.
SOCCER
Aug 25, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan World Cup star Hinata Miyazawa preps for move abroad
Miyazawa became the second Japanese winner of the Women's World Cup Golden Boot and the first since Homare Sawa in 2011.
Nadeshiko Japan reached the knockout stage at a fourth consecutive FIFA Women's World Cup before being eliminated in the quarterfinals on Friday by Sweden.
SOCCER / Women's World cup / From the Spot
Aug 15, 2023
Bold steps needed from JFA, WE League to maintain momentum after WWC
After Nadeshiko Japan's inspiring quarterfinal run in New Zealand, the country's soccer bodies must avoid the missteps of the post-2011 boom and bust.
Nadeshiko Japan head coach Futoshi Ikeda is all but certain to continue his role through the 2024 Paris Olympics and beyond.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 13, 2023
Futoshi Ikeda wants youngsters to grow as Nadeshiko heads home
The emergence of a crop of talented youngsters has reinvigorated a Nadeshiko side set to benefit from greater stability over the next four years.
Nadeshiko Japan fans react during a watch party Friday at Saitama Stadium for the team's World Cup quarterfinal.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 11, 2023
Disappointment — but also pride — for Nadeshiko Japan fans
Despite the loss to world No. 3 Sweden, Nadeshiko fans applauded the team's effort as the final whistle blew.
Sweden's Magdalena Eriksson celebrates her team's win over Japan as Aoba Fujino looks dejected, in Auckland on Friday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup / From the Spot
Aug 11, 2023
Nadeshiko's bright future undimmed by Sweden defeat
The flair, excitement and promise demonstrated by the team has shown that Japan can again lift the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy one day.
Japan's Riko Ueki (left) and Sweden goalkeeper Zecira Musovic react after Ueki's missed penalty during the second half of their Women's World Cup quarterfinal match in Auckland on Friday.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 11, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan's thrilling Women's World Cup run ends
Japan's quest to win the Women's World Cup for the first time since 2011 hits a roadblock against Sweden.

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