Little certain for Nadeshiko Japan despite pair of blowout wins
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.
Nadeshiko Japan beats Panama as Yuika Sugasawa nets hat trick
Asako Takakura's side put on a goal-scoring clinic against the outclassed Central American side in the first international game played at Tokyo's new National Stadium.
Striker Yuika Sugasawa says Nadeshiko Japan determined to win group
Though their place in the knockout stage is already guaranteed, Nadeshiko Japan are determined to finish on top of Group D at the FIFA Women's World Cup by beating current leader England, forward Yuika Sugasawa said Tuesday. The two sides meet Wednesday in their final ...
A goal in the final seconds gave Japan women’s soccer squad a 1-0 win against China in the final in on Friday, and its second-ever Asian Games gold medal. The goal, scored in the 90th minute by Yuika Sugasawa in the pouring rain at JSC ...
Nadeshiko Japan cruises past Vietnam, moves on to Asian Games quarterfinals
Japan remained undefeated in women's soccer at the Asian Games following a 7-0 win over Vietnam on Tuesday. Five days after opening its group stage games with a 2-0 win over Thailand, world No. 6 Japan finished atop group C with a convincing win over ...
Japan rebounded from an opening-day loss to defeat Iceland 2-1 on Friday in their second Algarve Cup Group C match. Japan midfielder Rumi Utsugi converted a cross from Emi Nakajima for the eventual game-winner in the 85th minute, giving Asako Takakura's side the much-needed three ...
Aya Sameshima and Yuika Sugasawa were on target and defending champion Nadeshiko Japan withstood intense late pressure to secure a place in the second round at the Women's World Cup on Friday with a 2-1 win over Cameroon in their second Group C match ...
