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WOMENS WORLD CUP

EDITORIALS
Jul 11, 2015
More female soccer players needed
The nation can take pride in the accomplishments of Nadeshiko Japan, but efforts are needed to ensure future players can rise to the same success.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 7, 2015
Nadeshiko reflect on World Cup journey after return to Japan
Nadeshiko Japan manager Norio Sasaki wasted no time in targeting the gold medal at next year's Rio Olympics as the beaten Women's World Cup finalists returned home from Canada on Tuesday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jul 7, 2015
U.S.-Japan Women's World Cup showdown scored record American audience for soccer
The Women's World Cup final between the U.S. and Japan drew a record U.S. audience for a soccer game carried by a single network, according to preliminary Nielsen ratings released by Fox.
SUMO
Jul 6, 2015
Sumo elite laud Nadeshiko's achievement
Nadeshiko Japan were hailed after their overwhelming 5-2 defeat in the Women's World Cup final by the elites of Japan's most traditional sport on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 3, 2015
From dog coats to toilet paper, Nadeshiko fever hits stores ahead of World Cup final
Firms are cashing in on the success of Japan's women's soccer team ahead of the World Cup final, offering everything from dolls dressed in Nadeshiko kit to uniforms for dogs.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2015
Parrot picks Japan to defeat U.S. in Women's World Cup final
The United States will be left as sick as a parrot Sunday after the Women's World Cup final against Japan, according to the latest soccer psychic from the animal kingdom.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup / SOCCER SCENE
Jul 1, 2015
Gritty Japan gathering steam ahead of semifinal against England
Japan is still waiting to ignite at the Women's World Cup, but the slow burn that has carried the team all the way to the semifinals may yet be enough to take it further.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 27, 2015
Nadeshiko coach Sasaki says mental strength will be key against Australia
Japan coach Norio Sasaki believes mental fortitude and strength will be the key when the defending champions face Australia in the quarterfinals of Women's World Cup on Saturday.
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 18, 2015
Japan to play Netherlands in round of 16
Nadeshiko Japan will face the Netherlands in the round of 16 at the Women's World Cup next Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup / SOCCER SCENE
Jun 15, 2015
Japan has room for improvement at Women's World Cup
Japan has made it through to the knockout phase of the Women's World Cup with the minimum of fuss, but the reigning champions will have to move up a gear if they are serious about defending their title.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
May 28, 2015
Nadeshiko Japan tops Italy in last match before Women's World Cup
Wolfsburg's Yuki Ogimi scored the lone goal as defending champion Japan won its final warm-up for the Women's World Cup 1-0 over Italy on Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
May 24, 2015
Sawa returns with winning goal as Nadeshiko beat New Zealand
Talismanic midfielder Homare Sawa marked her return to the national team with the winner as Nadeshiko Japan edged New Zealand 1-0 on Sunday in a warm-up for its title defense at the upcoming Women's World Cup in Canada.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
May 18, 2015
Nadeshiko Japan begins preparing for Women's World Cup
Women's world champion Japan kicked off its pre-World Cup training camp on Monday in Kagawa Prefecture as the Nadeshiko began their quest to retain the title they won four years ago in Germany.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
May 1, 2015
After one-year absence, Sawa named to Nadeshiko Japan squad for Women's World Cup
Homare Sawa returned to Nadeshiko Japan after a one-year absence on Friday, when the 2011 World Player of the Year was named among Norio Sasaki's holders for the Women's World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Mar 23, 2015
Nadeshiko League raring to go in World Cup year
With the Women's World Cup taking place in June, Japanese women's soccer is entering a key year and hopes are high.
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Feb 5, 2015
JFA announces final World Cup warm-ups for Nadeshiko Japan
Defending champion Japan will play its last domestic warm-ups against New Zealand and Italy before heading off to Canada for the Women's World Cup, the Japan Football Association announced on Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Dec 31, 2014
Sawa's mind on World Cup rather than retirement
Homare Sawa has long been the face of Japanese women's soccer, single-handedly carrying the sport years before its national team received the affectionate moniker of "Nadeshiko."
SOCCER
Dec 19, 2013
Japan to bid for 2023 Women's World Cup
Japan will bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup, the Japan Football Association said Thursday.

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