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WOMENS WORLD CUP

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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 23, 2023
'No limits' for New Zealand after historic Women's World Cup win
The Football Ferns had never won a game in 15 attempts at the finals before defeating former champion Norway in Thursday"s tournament-opening match.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 22, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan cruises past Zambia to begin Women's World Cup
Hinata Miyazawa hit a brace and Mina Tanaka notched a goal and an assist as the 2011 champion punished the Copper Queens in their tournament debut.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 21, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan's Women's World Cup glory now distant memory as nation lags far behind rivals
Japan begins its latest World Cup campaign against Zambia on Saturday, but is ranked 11th now and no longer among the favorites.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 21, 2023
Switzerland begins Women's World Cup campaign with win over debutant Philippines
Switzerland made a winning start to its Women's World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over the Philippines at Dunedin Stadium on Friday, thanks to Ramona Bachmann's first-half penalty and a close-range effort from Seraina Piubel.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 21, 2023
Australia and New Zealand get Women's World Cup off to rousing start with wins in front of record crowds
Australia and New Zealand earned slim victories at home to kick off the Women"s World Cup.
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Jul 20, 2023
Women's sports experiencing steady growth in popularity and value
Women"s sports are growing in popularity and value. Better yet, that growth is no longer dependent upon quadrennial events like the Olympics or World Cups.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 20, 2023
Women's World Cup teams shaken but safe following deadly shooting in Auckland
"New Zealand Football are shocked by the incident in Auckland this morning," NZ Football said. "We can confirm that all of the Football Ferns team and staff are safe."
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 19, 2023
Philippines hope 'meteoric rise' to debut World Cup changes everything
Long minnows in the sport, the Philippines have never played at a FIFA World Cup, either the men"s or women"s.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 18, 2023
WE League chair: Japan sees 'cute' players, not elite athletes
Momentum behind women’s soccer in Japan has stalled in the years since its 2011 triumph and 2015 runner-up finish, even as global interest in women’s sports accelerates.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 18, 2023
Former champion Japan taking Women's World Cup one game at a time
While Japan"s route through the knockouts is likely to be determined by its July 31 clash with Spain in Wellington, head coach Futoshi Ikeda is also focused on avoiding other Group C upsets.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 18, 2023
Women's World Cup set for lift-off with interest at all-time high
Australia"s Matildas, led by prolific Chelsea forward Sam Kerr, will hope to make the most of their home advantage and go all the way to the final in Sydney on Aug. 20.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 17, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan starts training for Women's World Cup in New Zealand
The Japanese women's football team kicked off its World Cup preparations in New Zealand on Monday with a training session at its base in Christchurch.
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SOCCER
Jul 16, 2023
Refugee soccer team breaking boundaries with globetrotting tour
Formed just months ago in Utah, Team SheBelongs aims to promote acceptance and change the global conversation surrounding refugees and displaced persons.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 16, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan arrives in New Zealand ahead of World Cup
Manager Futoshi Ikeda, captain Saki Kumagai and other members of the traveling party were greeted by around 70 supporters at the airport in Christchurch.
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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.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 12, 2023
Fukushima-born Jun Endo ready to run free for Japan at World Cup
The Angel City forward recalls watching the 2011 final in the middle of the night with her parents and three siblings, describing it as "a turning point" in her life.
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SOCCER
Jul 9, 2023
U.S. women's star Megan Rapinoe to retire at end of season
The winger currently has 199 caps over a span of 17 years playing for her country and also won an Olympic gold medal in London in 2012.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 8, 2023
FIFA's biggest Women's World Cup nearing kickoff
The tournament has undergone a rapid expansion after featuring just 16 teams in Germany in 2011, when Nadeshiko Japan took the crown, and 24 in France in 2019.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 6, 2023
Rose Lavelle ready to find voice at Women's World Cup
"It"s important that we find our voice, because we"re not always going to have Becky and "Pinoe" to lean on," Lavelle said.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 5, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan defender Risa Shimizu focused on details
The West Ham United player Shimizu started all of her country"s matches in France four years ago, where Japan came second in its group and bowed out in the round of 16.

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