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Japan's women edge Brazil in World Cup warm-up

CHIBA, Japan - Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (L) sweeps home Aya Miyama's free kick for an equalizer in the second half of their friendly match against Brazil at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba on Sept. 2. Japan wrapped up their preparations for the upcoming Women's World Cup in China with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Brazil.

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Tokyo Olympic torch relay

NARAHA, Japan, March 25 Kyodo - Azusa Iwashimizu (L), a member of the 2011 Women's World Cup-winning Japan soccer team, lights the Tokyo Olympic torch during the opening ceremony of the torch relay at the J-Village soccer training center in Fukushima Prefecture on March 25, 2021.

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Japan beat China in Women's Asian Cup semifinal

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Japan players celebrate after beating China 2-1 in a semifinal of the Women's Asian Cup in Ho Chi Minh City on May 22, 2014. Defender Azusa Iwashimizu (3) delivered a header in the dying seconds of extra time to clinch the victory.

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Japan beat China in Women's Asian Cup semifinal

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Defender Azusa Iwashimizu (C) of Japan raises her fists after delivering a header in the dying seconds of extra time in a semifinal match against China in the Women's Asian Cup in Ho Chi Minh City on May 22, 2014. Japan beat China 2-1.

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Japan beat China in Women's Asian Cup semifinal

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Defender Azusa Iwashimizu (C) of Japan is congratulated by teammates after delivering a header in the dying seconds of extra time in a semifinal match against China in the Women's Asian Cup in Ho Chi Minh City on May 22, 2014. Japan beat China 2-1.

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Japan players after Sweden's goal in Algarve Cup

FARO, Portugal - Japanese players react after allowing a goal by Sweden in an Algarve Cup women's soccer tournament match in Faro, Portugal, on March 10, 2014. From left: Ayumi Kaihori, Azusa Iwashimizu, Mizuho Sakaguchi and Saki Kumagai.

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U.S. win gold in women's soccer

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (R) attempts to head the ball during the first half of the women's soccer final at Wembley Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 9, 2012. At front is Abby Wambach of the United States. The United States beat Japan 2-1.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kozue Ando, Azusa Iwashimizu, Aya Sameshima, Asuna Tanaka, Saki Kumagai and Nahomi Kawasumi (from L to R) celebrate after defeating France 2-1 in a women's soccer semifinal at Wembley Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 6, 2012. Japan advanced to the final.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Saki Kumagai (R), Azusa Iwashimizu (3rd from R) and their teammates celebrate after beating Brazil 2-0 in a women's soccer quarterfinal match at Millennium Stadium to advance to the semifinals at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012.

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Nadeshiko Japan reach Olympic semis

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (L), Yuki Ogimi (back, R) and their teammates celebrate the team's second goal during the second half of a women's soccer quarterfinal match against Brazil at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 3, 2012. Japan beat Brazil 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Japan held by S. Africa, finish 2nd in Group F

CARDIFF, Wales - Members of the Japanese team Azusa Iwashimizu (R), Saki Kumagai (2nd from R) and goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori (2nd from L) exchange high-fives after holding South Africa to a 0-0 draw in a women's soccer Group F match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on July 31, 2012.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (L) vies for the ball with a Canadian player during the second half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Nadeshiko Japan, N. Korea draw

JINAN, China - ''Nadeshiko Japan'' national soccer team players (from L) Azusa Iwashimizu, Homare Sawa, Mizuho Sakaguchi and goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori react after North Korea's Kim Jo Ran equalized two minutes into second-half stoppage time in a 2012 London Olympics qualifying game in Jinan, China, on Sept. 8, 2011. The game ended 1-1.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home with victory

NARITA, Japan - Azusa Iwashimizu of Japan's women's soccer team shows her gold medal to fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, upon returning from Germany where Japan won its first Women's World Cup.

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Japan take on N. Korea in Asian Games women's soccer final

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (C, back) heads home in the 73rd minute of the women's soccer final against defending champions North Korea at the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Nov. 22, 2010. Japan won 1-0, securing their first gold medal in women's football.

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Japan win in Asian Games women's soccer

GUANGZHOU, China - Japanese players, including Azusa Iwashimizu (C front) who scored the game-winning goal, pose with their gold medals after their 1-0 victory over North Korea in the women's soccer final at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 22, 2010.

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Germany win bronze in women's soccer in Beijing Olympics

BEIJING, China - Germany forward Sandra Smisek (L) and Japan defender Azusa Iwashimizu vie for the ball during the first half of the women's soccer bronze medal match in the Beijing Olympic Games at the Beijing Workers' Stadium on Aug. 21. Germany beat Japan 2-0 to win the bronze medal.

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Japan shoot down S. Korea to reach women's soccer final

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (L) scores the opening goal during the second half of a game against South Korea in the women's soccer at the Doha Asian Games on Dec. 10. The Japanese team advanced to the final with 3-1 win over S. Korea.

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Japan through to women's soccer semis as group winners

DOHA, Qatar - Azusa Iwashimizu (C) heads home a free kick in the 27 minutes as Japan beat China 1-0 on Dec. 7 to finish top of their group and set up a semifinal meeting with South Korea in the Asian Games women's soccer tournament.

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Japan's women edge Brazil in World Cup warm-up

CHIBA, Japan - Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (L) sweeps home Aya Miyama's free kick for an equalizer in the second half of their friendly match against Brazil at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba on Sept. 2. Japan wrapped up their preparations for the upcoming Women's World Cup in China with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Brazil. (Kyodo)

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Japan-Netherlands match in Women's World Cup round of 16

Japan's starting 11 pose for photos before their Women's World Cup round of 16 match against the Netherlands in Vancouver, Canada, on June 23, 2015: (from L to R in front) Azusa Iwashimizu, Shinobu Ono, Aya Miyama, Saori Ariyoshi and Nahomi Kawasumi. (From L to R in back) Aya Sameshima, Rumi Utsugi, Saki Kumagai, Mizuho Sakaguchi, Ayumi Kaihori and Yuki Ogimi. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Japan see off Cameroon to advance to round of 16 at Women's World Cup

Japan's starting 11 pose for photos before a Women's World Cup Group C match against Cameroon in Vancouver, Canada, on June 12, 2015: (from L to R in front) Azusa Iwashimizu, Yukari Kinga, Aya Sameshima, Aya Miyama and Nahomi Kawasumi. (From L to R in back) Rumi Utsugi, Saki Kumagai, Mizuho Sakaguchi, Yuika Sugasawa, Ayumi Kaihori and Yuki Ogimi. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nadeshiko ready for World Cup match against Cameroon

Japan coach Norio Sasaki (L) and defender Azusa Iwashimizu attend a press conference in Vancouver, Canada, on June 11, 2015, prior to their Women's World Cup Group C match against Cameroon on June 12. Nadeshiko Japan beat Switzerland 1-0 in their opening match on June 8. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan women play Italy in soccer friendly

Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (L) struggles with Italy's Valentina Giacinti for the ball during the first half of an international friendly at Minami-Nagano Sports Park stadium in Nagano, central Japan, on May 28, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nadeshiko Japan wrap up Algarve Cup with win

Yuki Ogimi (C), Azusa Iwashimizu (3rd from R) and Aya Miyama (2nd from R) celebrate with teammates after Japan beat Iceland 2-0 in the 9th-10th place playoff match in the Algarve Cup soccer tournament in Faro, Portugal, on March 11, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo Olympic torch relay

Azusa Iwashimizu (L), a member of the 2011 Women's World Cup-winning Japan soccer team, lights the Tokyo Olympic torch during the opening ceremony of the torch relay at the J-Village soccer training center in Fukushima Prefecture on March 25, 2021.

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Tokyo Olympic torch relay

Azusa Iwashimizu (C), a member of the 2011 Women's World Cup-winning Japan soccer team, passes the Olympic flame to Asato Owada (L) on the opening day of the Tokyo Olympic torch relay on March 25, 2021, in Naraha, Fukushima Prefecture. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Olympic torch relay

Azusa Iwashimizu (3rd from L), a member of the 2011 Women's World Cup-winning Japan soccer team, lights the Tokyo Olympic torch during the opening ceremony of the torch relay at the J-Village soccer training center in Fukushima Prefecture on March 25, 2021.

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NTV Beleza defender in tussle with JEF striker in women's league game

Defender Azusa Iwashimizu (L) of NTV Beleza competes for the ball with striker Yuika Sugasawa of JEF United Chiba in the second half of a Nadeshiko League game in women's soccer at the Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground in Tokyo on Oct. 31, 2015. NTV won 2-0 to capture its 13th league title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan-Netherlands match in Women's World Cup round of 16

Japan's starting 11 pose for photos before their Women's World Cup round of 16 match against the Netherlands in Vancouver, Canada, on June 23, 2015: (from L to R in front) Azusa Iwashimizu, Shinobu Ono, Aya Miyama, Saori Ariyoshi and Nahomi Kawasumi. (From L to R in back) Aya Sameshima, Rumi Utsugi, Saki Kumagai, Mizuho Sakaguchi, Ayumi Kaihori and Yuki Ogimi. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Germany win bronze in women's soccer in Beijing Olympics

BEIJING, China - Germany forward Sandra Smisek (L) and Japan defender Azusa Iwashimizu vie for the ball during the first half of the women's soccer bronze medal match in the Beijing Olympic Games at the Beijing Workers' Stadium on Aug. 21. Germany beat Japan 2-0 to win the bronze medal. (Kyodo)

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Japan through to women's soccer semis as group winners

DOHA, Qatar - Azusa Iwashimizu (C) heads home a free kick in the 27 minutes as Japan beat China 1-0 on Dec. 7 to finish top of their group and set up a semifinal meeting with South Korea in the Asian Games women's soccer tournament. (Kyodo)

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Japan shoot down S. Korea to reach women's soccer final

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (L) scores the opening goal during the second half of a game against South Korea in the women's soccer at the Doha Asian Games on Dec. 10. The Japanese team advanced to the final with 3-1 win over S. Korea. (Kyodo)

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Nadeshiko Japan, N. Korea draw

JINAN, China - ''Nadeshiko Japan'' national soccer team players (from L) Azusa Iwashimizu, Homare Sawa, Mizuho Sakaguchi and goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori react after North Korea's Kim Jo Ran equalized two minutes into second-half stoppage time in a 2012 London Olympics qualifying game in Jinan, China, on Sept. 8, 2011. The game ended 1-1. (Kyodo)

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home with victory

NARITA, Japan - Azusa Iwashimizu of Japan's women's soccer team shows her gold medal to fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, upon returning from Germany where Japan won its first Women's World Cup. (Kyodo)

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Japan win in Asian Games women's soccer

GUANGZHOU, China - Japanese players, including Azusa Iwashimizu (C front) who scored the game-winning goal, pose with their gold medals after their 1-0 victory over North Korea in the women's soccer final at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 22, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Japan take on N. Korea in Asian Games women's soccer final

GUANGZHOU, China - Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (C, back) heads home in the 73rd minute of the women's soccer final against defending champions North Korea at the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Nov. 22, 2010. Japan won 1-0, securing their first gold medal in women's football. (Kyodo)

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2020 Tokyo Olympics torch relay

(From L) Ayumi Kaihori, Kozue Ando and Azusa Iwashimizu, members of the Japan football team that won the Women's World Cup in 2011, and former coach Norio Sasaki attend an event in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2019, after the organizing committee of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics announced that the team will open the domestic leg of the Olympic torch relay. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Empress's Cup

Nippon TV Beleza's Yui Hasegawa (L) and Azusa Iwashimizu celebrate after winning 1-0 against Urawa Reds Ladies in an Empress's Cup football semifinal in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 29, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo