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WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

Japan Times
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
Jun 22, 2023
Veteran star Megan Rapinoe to play new role for U.S. in fourth appearance at Women¡¯s World Cup
The 2019 Golden Boot and Golden Ball winner turns 38 next month, making her two decades older than the youngest member of the U.S. squad, 18-year-old forward Alyssa Thompson.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 8, 2023
FIFA to guarantee each player at Women¡¯s World Cup at least $30,000
Each player at the Women¡¯s World Cup will be guaranteed at least $30,000 after a groundbreaking move by FIFA to disburse some of the prize money to individuals rather than national federations.
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
Jan 31, 2022
Nadeshiko Japan books ninth straight Women¡¯s World Cup berth
Nadeshiko Japan qualified for the Women¡¯s World Cup on Sunday with a 7-0 Asian Cup quarterfinal win against Thailand in Navi Mumbai, India.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 14, 2021
CONCACAF open to FIFA¡¯s biennial World Cup proposal
While South America and Europe¡¯s confederations have criticized FIFA¡¯s plan, CONCACAF showed hope that the proposal could potentially lead to a more balanced international soccer calendar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Jun 26, 2019
Tourney defeats hint at Tokyo 2020 potential
In the space of nearly 24 hours, Japan¡¯s hopes at two major international tournaments were extinguished.
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.
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.
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.
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 / 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
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.

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