Summer Olympics / Soccer Jul 21, 2021
Japan drew 1-1 with Canada in their opening match of the Tokyo Olympic women's soccer tournament Wednesday following a stunning late equalizer from star forward Mana Iwabuchi.
Soccer | From the Spot Apr 13, 2021
Little certain for Nadeshiko Japan despite pair of blowout wins
by Dan Orlowitz
A number of players excelled in friendlies against Paraguay and Panama, but questions remain over whether they've served as adequate preparation for the Tokyo Olympics.
Soccer Jan 30, 2021
Japan midfielder Yui Hasegawa is joining AC Milan Women in the Italian Serie A, Nippon TV Beleza said Friday. "I'm looking forward to playing in Europe, which has been my dream, and (through my play) prove Beleza's quality," Hasegawa said in a statement through Beleza. Hasegawa ...
Soccer / Women's World Cup Jun 13, 2019
Winger Yui Hasegawa skipped practice to treat an ankle injury Wednesday as Nadeshiko Japan prepared for its upcoming Women's World Cup clash with Group D opponent Scotland. The 22-year-old attacker, who has emerged as a key playmaker for Asako Takakura's side, appeared to hurt her ...
Soccer Aug 25, 2018
Mana Iwabuchi, Yui Hasegawa lead Japan women past North Korea in Asian Games quarterfinals
Japan advanced to the semifinals in the Asian Games women's soccer tournament on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over defending champion North Korea. Both sides fought aggressively from the beginning until the final whistle at Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, but it was Japan's Mana Iwabuchi who ...
Soccer Mar 6, 2018
Japan women defeat Denmark at Algarve Cup to finish second in Group C
Ninth-ranked Japan finished second in its group in the Algarve Cup pool stage with a 2-0 win over Denmark on Monday. For Nadeshiko Japan, the victory sets up a clash against world No. 5 Canada in the playoff for fifth place at the 12-team invitational ...
Soccer Mar 4, 2017
Hasegawa bags brace in Nadeshiko Japan's victory over Iceland at Algarve Cup
A brace from Yui Hasegawa lifted the Japan women's soccer team to a 2-0 win over Iceland at the Algarve Cup on Friday to secure its first win under coach Asako Takakura. The victory was also Japan's first this year at the invitational tournament. ...