WE League aims to learn from NWSL's harassment scandals
League officials said that while Japan's understanding of harassment has improved in recent years, there is still much to be done to ensure the well-being of the country's athletes.
Late goal seals Urawa comeback over Beleza as WE League debuts
Yuzuho Shiokoshi's right-footed rocket gave the defending Nadeshiko League champion a win to start Japan's new professional women's soccer league.
Japan's ambitious WE League aims to empower in historic first season
Japan's first professional women's soccer league will launch on Sunday with the goals of promoting gender equality and raising the country's level of play.
New faces look to steer Nadeshiko Japan to first Olympic medal since London
Defender Saori Takarada and midfielder Honoka Hayashi, boasting a combined 14 senior caps, are among many new faces looking to lead a new generation for the country's women's team.
WE League welcomes Yogibo as title partner, DAZN as broadcaster
In sponsoring Japan's new professional women's soccer league, the two companies doubled down on their commitments toward gender equality other sustainable development goals.
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.
Urawa and Sendai share spoils as WE League preseason begins
Nadeshiko Japan regular Yuika Sugasawa's penalty kick was negated by Hinata Miyazawa's second-half equalizer in front of a healthy 1,504 fans at Komaba Stadium.
Japan midfielder Emi Nakajima, who modeled one of the new designs at the launch, said she looked forward to playing in them.
Azusa Iwashimizu returns with new perspective after giving birth in 2020
"I want to show the new-and-improved version of Iwashimizu this year," said the 34-year-old center-back, who plans to walk onto the pitch carrying her son.
WE League chair 'grateful' for Yoshiro Mori's sexist remarks
Kikuko Okajima is pleased that the now-former Tokyo 2020 president brought attention to the issue of gender equality in Japan.
Nadecare, an organization intended to support women’s soccer players in achieving their career goals and raise the sport’s profile in the country, was launched in 2019.
Urawa Reds defeated Ehime FC 5-1 on Sunday to clinch the last Nadeshiko League first-division championship before Japan's new professional women's soccer competition launches next year. Veteran forward Kozue Ando was among the goal scorers for Reds, who took an unbeatable lead in the title ...
