Asia takes first steps on road to 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Asia takes first steps on road to 2022 World Cup in QatarAPRIL 17, 2019
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US advances to semifinals with 4-0 win over Japan
The United States advanced to the semifinals of the women's world championship with a 4-0 victory over JapanAPRIL 11, 2019
US draws Turkey, Czech Republic and Japan in World Cup group
US to face Turkey, Czech Republic and Japan in World Cup group stage this summer after draw held in ChinaMARCH 17, 2019
Japan beats Brazil 3-1 with 2 late goals at SheBelieves Cup
Rikako Kobayashi scores in 81st minute as Japan tops Brazil 3-1 in SheBelieves CupMARCH 2, 2019
Tightening up defense key for US women after opening tie
Tightening up defense key for US women after opening tieMARCH 1, 2019
Infantino looks toward June deadline for expanding ’22 WCup
Infantino looks toward June deadline for expanding '22 WCupFEBRUARY 27, 2019
South Korea, Australia, Japan aiming to improve at Asian Cup
South Korea, Japan and defending champion Australia all made it through to the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup knowing there is plenty of roo...JANUARY 23, 2019
Japan beats Costa Rica, South Korea holds Chile to 0-0 draw
Playing under coach Hajime Moriyasu for the first time, Japan got back on the field and beat Costa Rica 3-0 in a friendlySEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Japan cancels soccer friendly against Chile after earthquake
The Japan Football Association has canceled an exhibition game against Chile because of a powerful earthquake that struck the island of HokkaidoSEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Americans win World Amateur Team title
Kupcho, Gillman lead Americans to 1st World Amateur Team title in 20 yearsSEPTEMBER 1, 2018
South Korea and Japan meet for a spot in LLWS championship
Underdog Japan? Looks like it, as Japanese must beat undefeated South Korea for Little League championship berthAUGUST 24, 2018
Sun Yang unfurls another win after flag flap at Asian Games
Sun Yang won his second gold medal in as many nights at the Asian Games and this time he was rewarded with the raising of a red flagAUGUST 20, 2018
JFA says Nishino will not return as Japan’s coach
TOKYO (AP) Despite leading his team to a thrilling and unexpected ride at the World Cup, Akira Nishino will not be back as Japan's coach.JULY 5, 2018
Changing coach breathed life into Japan’s World Cup campaign
KAZAN, Russia (AP) Changing coaches on the eve of the World Cup can be fraught with danger. Just look at Spain.JULY 3, 2018
Japan fails once again to go past the World Cup's last-16
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) ��� Japan came so close to reaching the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time but it was not to be; and coach Akira Nishino did not mince his words...JULY 3, 2018
The Latest: Kremlin compares victory revels to war’s end
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Monday at the World Cup (all times local):JULY 2, 2018
The Latest: Peter Schmeichel ‘proud’ of his son, Denmark
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Monday at the World Cup (all times local):JULY 2, 2018
Honda goal gives Japan a 2-2 draw with Senegal at World Cup
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) Keisuke Honda sat on the bench for 72 minutes, knowing a goal would make him the first Japanese player to score...JUNE 24, 2018
Japan tops Colombia 2-1 in latest World Cup surprise
SARANSK, Russia (AP) Japan did what no other Asian team had ever done at a World Cup - beat a South American squad on the biggest stage in...JUNE 19, 2018
Japan beats Paraguay 4-2 for 1st win under coach Nishino
INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) Japan won its first match under coach Akira Nishino, scoring four times in the second half in a 4-2 win over Paragu...JUNE 12, 2018
