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WOMENS SOCCER

Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 11, 2023
United States looks for path forward without injured Mallory Swanson
The absence of the team's talismanic striker continues to be cause for concern after she had to be carried off on a stretcher just three months before the Women's World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 11, 2023
FIFA predicts 2023 Women's World Cup will be 'watershed' moment
Women's soccer is already enjoying a surge in popularity in some countries, and the tournament looks set to spark further global interest.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 9, 2023
Yui Hasegawa, Mina Tanaka goals give Nadeshiko Japan win in Portugal
Manager Futoshi Ikeda found success after making personnel and tactical changes from the U.S.-hosted SheBelieves Cup in February.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 7, 2023
Sam Kerr hopes Women's World Cup has lasting impact in Australia
Striker Sam Kerr said the Matildas can create a lasting legacy for women's soccer in Australia when they co-host this year's Women's World Cup in the same way Cathy Freeman inspired a generation of athletes at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 5, 2023
Former Lionesses marvel at growth of women's game
The legacy celebration at England's training ground was held as England prepares for Thursday's inaugural Women's Finalissima game against Brazil at Wembley Stadium.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 5, 2023
Switzerland to host 2025 Women's Euros
UEFA received four bids to host the tournament, including a joint bid from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden that reached the final round of voting.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 3, 2023
Netherlands star Vivianne Miedema to miss World Cup due to ACL injury
The Netherlands' record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema said she has "no hopes" of playing at this year's Women's World Cup due to the serious knee injury she sustained in December.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 24, 2023
Ali Krieger is calling it a career. She wants wins on her way out.
Krieger wants to turn around her club team, Gotham FC of the National Women’s Soccer League, after a season she would prefer to forget.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 17, 2023
FIFA triples prize money for Women's World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino also said a proposed sponsorship deal with the Saudi tourist board for the World Cup would not happen.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Mar 7, 2023
Football Australia chief says Saudi sponsorship won't align with WWC
Both Australian soccer's governing body and New Zealand Football said last month that they had not been consulted by FIFA on the deal, which has not formally been announced.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Mar 1, 2023
Player revolts plunge FIFA Women's World Cup buildup into turmoil
Noel Le Graet, president of France's soccer federation, resigned on Tuesday, while Canada Soccer boss Nick Bontis stepped down a day earlier.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 28, 2023
Canada soccer chief resigns amid gender equity furor
Members of the team had protested against a lack of pay in 2022 and slammed budget cuts that they argued had compromised their preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 23, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan ends scoring drought in victory over Canada
Japan broke out in a big way with goals from Kiko Seike, Yui Hasegawa and Jun Endo.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 23, 2023
U.S. wins SheBelieves Cup finale to build momentum for Women's World Cup
The United States got a boost of confidence as it beat Brazil 2-1 to clinch its fourth consecutive SheBelieves Cup title on Wednesday in Frisco, Texas, less than 150 days before the World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 20, 2023
Japan falls short against U.S. in SheBelieves Cup clash
The U.S. had to to survive some late scares against a Japan side that enjoyed plenty of midfield dominance but lacked the killer touch in front of goal.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 15, 2023
Canada women's team threatens to boycott next camp over pay equity
The Canadian Soccer Association spent $11 million on its men’s program in 2021 but just $5.1 million on the women's team.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jan 31, 2023
Women's World Cup opener to be held at Stadium Australia
The move to utilize the stadium will allow up to 100,000 fans to attend the tournament's opening matchday games.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 18, 2023
Iceland's Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir wins maternity pay claim against Lyon
FIFPRO described the ruling in a statement as the first of its kind since FIFA's maternity regulations came into force in January 2021.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 10, 2023
NWSL bans four coaches and fines teams after misconduct inquiry
An independent investigator brought in by U.S. Soccer found last year that abuse and misconduct 'had become systemic' in the NWSL.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 20, 2022
Vivianne Miedema's World Cup campaign in doubt after ACL injury
Arsenal said in a statement that the 26-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming days and will be ruled out for 'an extended period of time.'

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