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SAKI KUMAGAI

Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 14, 2023
Saki Kumagai eager to chart own path as Nadeshiko Japan captain at Women's World Cup
The 32-year-old will be the only remaining member of the Japan's 2011 World Cup-winning squad at this year's tournament.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 13, 2023
Mana Iwabuchi left out of Japan's Women's World Cup squad
The Tottenham midfielder was part of the team that won the World Cup in 2011 but did not make Futoshi Ikeda's list of 23.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 28, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan captain Saki Kumagai to leave Bayern Munich
The defender's two seasons with Bayern followed an eight-year stint with French side Lyon that included five Champions League titles.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 30, 2021
Nadeshiko Japan held to stalemate by second-string Netherlands
The reigning Asian champion could not capitalize after creating several chances against a virtually second-string Dutch side, putting just one shot on target at ADO Den Haag Stadium.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 31, 2021
Nadeshiko Japan ponders future after another major tournament exit
Friday's Olympic quarterfinal loss to Sweden highlighted the gap in physicalities and playing styles between head coach Asako Takakura's side and the rest of the world.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 18, 2021
Nadeshiko Japan squad for Tokyo Olympics announced as Mana Iwabuchi inherits No. 10
Head coach Asako Takakura has chosen five overseas-based players to join 13 WE Leaguers at Japan's first Summer Games since London 2012.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jun 11, 2021
Nadeshiko Japan scores eight goals against Ukraine in Olympic warmup
Nadeshiko Japan will continue its Olympic preparations with a friendly against 28th-ranked Mexico on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 21, 2021
Nadeshiko captain Saki Kumagai to leave Lyon at end of season
Japan women's national soccer team captain Saki Kumagai announced on Instagram on Tuesday she will be leaving Olympique Lyonnais after eight years with the French team.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 8, 2019
Saki Kumagai excited about chance to play Women's World Cup in adopted home country
Japan midfielder Saki Kumagai has a special reason to look forward to her country's opening match in the Women's World Cup — her adopted home is France.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 18, 2019
Nadeshiko's Saki Kumagai a finalist for BBC honor
With over 100 international caps and six seasons of service for women's soccer titan Olympique Lyonnais, defender Saki Kumagai is already recognized by those in the know as one of the sport's top players.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 2, 2017
Kumagai helps Olympique Lyonnais capture consecutive Champions League titles
Japan defender Saki Kumagai lifted the UEFA Women's Champions League crown for the second time as defending champion Olympique Lyonnais beat French rival Paris Saint Germain 7-6 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes on Thursday.
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.
SOCCER
Nov 4, 2016
Kumagai nominated for FIFA award
Defender Saki Kumagai was among 10 players nominated Thursday for the Best FIFA Women's Player 2016 award.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 2, 2016
Nadeshiko Japan makes new start under Takakura
All eyes will be on new Nadeshiko Japan manager Asako Takakura and her newly assembled charges when Japan faces world champion United States on Thursday in the first game of a two-match friendly tour.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 27, 2016
Kumagai penalty helps secure Champions League title for Lyon
Nadeshiko Japan defender Saki Kumagai helped Olympique Lyonnais capture their third Champions League title on Thursday after she put in a player-of-the-match performance and converted the final spot kick to clinch a 4-3 shootout victory against Wolfsburg following a 1-1 draw.
SOCCER
Oct 25, 2013
Ogimi, Kumagai in contention for FIFA Women's Player of the Year
Japan internationals Yuki Ogimi of Chelsea and Lyon's Saki Kumagai on Friday were among 10 women on FIFA's shortlist for the 2013 Women's Player of the Year.

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