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Football: Ex-Japan captain Yoshida joins LA Galaxy

Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida attends a press conference in Carson near Los Angeles on Aug. 8, 2023, after signing a one-and-a-half-year contract through the end of the 2024 season with U.S. Major League Soccer team LA Galaxy.

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Baseball: Ceremonial pitch by ex-Japan football captain Yoshida

Former Japan football captain Maya Yoshida (L) acknowledges spectators after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 8, 2023, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Ceremonial pitch by ex-Japan football captain Yoshida

Former Japan football captain Maya Yoshida throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 8, 2023, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Football: Ex-Japan captain Yoshida joins LA Galaxy

Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida shows his new team jersey at an introductory press conference in Carson near Los Angeles on Aug. 8, 2023, after signing a one-and-a-half-year contract through the end of the 2024 season with U.S. Major League Soccer team LA Galaxy.

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Football: Ex-Japan captain Yoshida joins LA Galaxy

Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida poses while putting on his new team jersey at an introductory press conference in Carson near Los Angeles on Aug. 8, 2023, after signing a one-and-a-half-year contract through the end of the 2024 season with U.S. Major League Soccer team LA Galaxy.

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Yoshida, Van Persie tussle for ball in English league

SOUTHAMPON, England - Japanese defender Maya Yoshida (R) of Southampton FC tussles for the ball with Robin van Persie during his club's 1-2 home loss to Manchester United in a Premier League game in Southampton, England, on Dec. 8, 2014.

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Southampton's Yoshida in action against Man United

SOUTHAMPTON, Britain - Japanese defender Maya Yoshida (C) of Southampton FC heads the ball during the Premier League club's 1-2 home loss to Manchester United in Southampton, England, on Dec. 8, 2014.

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Football: Japan vs Senegal at World Cup

EKATERINBURG, Russia, June 24 Kyodo - Keisuke Honda of Japan (2nd from L) celebrates with teammates Makoto Hasebe (L) and Maya Yoshida (22) after scoring a goal during the second half of a World Cup Group H match against Senegal in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on June 24, 2018.

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Japan beat Thailand 4-0 in Asian qualifiers for World Cup

SAITAMA, Japan, March 28 Kyodo - Japan's Maya Yoshida (3rd from L) heads his side's fourth goal during the second half of a Group B Asian qualifier against Thailand for the 2018 soccer World Cup at Saitama Stadium, north of Tokyo, on March 28, 2017. Japan won 4-0.

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Japan beat Iraq 1-0 in Asian Cup Group D match

BRISBANE, Australia - Japan coach Javier Aguirre (L) gives instructions to Maya Yoshida during the second half of an AFC Asian Cup Group D match at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 16, 2015. Japan won 1-0.

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Japan defender Yoshida clears ball at Asian Cup

BRISBANE, Australia - Defender Maya Yoshida of Japan clears the ball with a header in a game against Iraq before the Blue Samuai team's 1-0 victory in the preliminary round of the Asian Cup soccer tournament in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 16, 2015.

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Japan members pose before 1st Asian Cup match

NEWCASTLE, Australia - The 11 starting members of Japan's national soccer team pose ahead of their first Asian Cup match in Newcastle, Australia, on Jan. 12, 2015. In the front row are (from L) midfielder Makoto Hasebe, forward Shinji Okazaki, midfielder Yasuhito Endo, defenders Gotoku Sakai and Yuto Nagatomo, and forward Takashi Inui. In the back row are (from L) goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima, defenders Maya Yoshida and Masato Morishige, and forwards Shinji Kagawa and Keisuke Honda.

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Japan players acknowledge fans' cheers after win

NEWCASTLE, Australia - Japanese players Gotoku Sakai, Makoto Hasebe, Maya Yoshida and Eiji Kawashima (from L) respond to supporters in Newcastle, Australia, on Jan. 12, 2015, after Japan blanked Palestine 4-0 in a Group D match.

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Champions Japan thrash Palestine in opener

NEWCASTLE, Australia - Japan's Maya Yoshida (C) heads the team's fourth goal during the second half of the Asian Cup first match against Palestine on Jan. 12, 2015, in Newcastle, Australia. Japan beat Palestine 4-0.

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Yoshida on target as Southampton snap losing streak

SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom - Southampton's Maya Yoshida from Japan (2nd from R) powers home his side's third goal during the second half of an English Premier League match against Everton in Southampton, England, on Dec. 20, 2014. Southampton snapped their losing streak with a 3-0 win.

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Yoshida on target as Southampton snap losing streak

SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom - Southampton's Maya Yoshida from Japan (C) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the second half of an English Premier League match against Everton in Southampton, England, on Dec. 20, 2014. Southampton snapped their losing streak with a 3-0 win.

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Southampton's Yoshida in action against Arsenal

LONDON, Britain - Maya Yoshida (R) of Southampton clears the ball in front of Arsenal's Alexis during the second half of a Premiere League match in London on Dec. 3, 2014. Arsenal won 1-0.

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Japan win 6-0 in int'l friendly against Honduras

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Maya Yoshida (far R) celebrates after scoring the opener in the first half of an international friendly against Honduras at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 14, 2014. Japan won 6-0.

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Southampton defender Yoshida in action against Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, England - Japanese defender Maya Yoshida (L) of English Premier League club Southampton prepares to make a pass during the team's 2-1 away loss to Liverpool in Liverpool, England, on Aug. 17, 2014.

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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

CUIABA, Brazil - Japan's Maya Yoshida hits the pitch in frustration after Colombia scored its fourth goal in the second half of a World Cup Group C match at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil, on June 24, 2014. Colombia beat Japan 4-1.

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Japan, Greece draw 0-0

NATAL, Brazil - Japan's Maya Yoshida (C) tries to head the ball as Greece goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis tries to make a clearance during the second half of a World Cup Group C match at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 19, 2014. Japan and Greece drew 0-0.

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Yoshida chases Gervinho in Japan-Ivory Coast

RECIFE, Brazil - Japan's Maya Yoshida (C) chases Gervinho of Ivory Coast in a World Cup match in Recife, Brazil, on June 14, 2014. Ivory Coast won 2-1.

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Yoshida tackles Yaya Toure in Japan-Ivory Coast

RECIFE, Brazil - Maya Yoshida (C) of Japan tackles Yaya Toure of Ivory Coast in front of Yuto Nagatomo in a World Cup match in Recife, Brazil, on June 14, 2014. Ivory Coast won 2-1.

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Japan's Honda celebrates goal vs Ivory Coast

RECIFE, Brazil - Japan's Keisuke Honda (front) runs in celebration with teammate Maya Yoshida after scoring the opening goal during the first half of a World Cup Group C match against Ivory Coast at Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, on June 14, 2014. Ivory Coast won 2-1.

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Japan vs. Ivory Coast

RECIFE, Brazil - Members of the Japan soccer national team pose for a photo before a World Cup Group C match against Ivory Coast at Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, on June 14, 2014. They are (front row, from L) Makoto Hasebe, Yuto Nagatomo, Atsuto Uchida, Hotaru Yamaguchi, Shinji Okazaki and Shinji Kagawa, and (back row, from L) Yuya Osako, Masato Morishige, Maya Yoshida, goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima and Keisuke Honda. Ivory Coast won 2-1.

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Japan vs. Ivory Coast in 2014 World Cup

RECIFE, Brazil - Japan's Maya Yoshida (R) and Ivory Coast's Salomon Kalou compete for the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group C match at Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, on June 14, 2014. Ivory Coast won 2-1.

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Japan's Honda celebrates goal vs Ivory Coast

RECIFE, Brazil - Japan's Keisuke Honda (C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the first half of a World Cup Group C match against Ivory Coast at Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, on June 14, 2014. On the right is Maya Yoshida, and on the left is Yuya Osako. Ivory Coast won the match 2-1.

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Japan national team starts training in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni watches the Japan national team train on June 9, 2014, in Itu, Brazil, ahead of their World Cup opener against the Ivory Coast. To his left is defender Maya Yoshida.

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Honda, Yoshida seen in training camp for World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Keisuke Honda (R) makes a pass in a handball-like training session with Maya Yoshida chasing him while smiling in Clearwater, Florida, on May 31, 2014, in preparation for the World Cup finals in Brazil which opens on June 12.

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Osako, Yoshida at training camp before World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Yuya Osako (L) and Maya Yoshida of the Japan national football team play a handball-like game during a training camp in Clearwater, Florida, on May 31, 2014, ahead of the World Cup in Brazil.

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Japan arrive in Tampa for World Cup camp

TAMPA, United States - (From L) Atsuto Uchida, Masahiko Inoha and Maya Yoshida are pictured as they and other members of the Japanese men's national soccer team arrive at Tampa international airport in Florida on May 29, 2014, for a training camp ahead of the World Cup finals in Brazil.

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Yoshida in World Cup warm-up against Cyprus

SAITAMA, Japan - Maya Yoshida (L) of the Japan national football team beats Cyprus midfielder Constantinos Makrides to the ball during a World Cup warm-up match in Saitama on May 27, 2014. Japan won 1-0.

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Japan World Cup soccer squad practices in training camp

IBUSUKI, Japan - Maya Yoshida (R), a center back for English Premier League club Southampton, and Makoto Hasebe, a midfielder for Bundesliga club 1. FC Nurnberg and the captain of the Japanese national football squad, play in a practice game during the team's training camp in Ibusuki, southwestern Japan, on May 22, 2014, ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup opening in Brazil in June.

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Southampton defender Yoshida back in Japan

NARITA AIRPORT, Japan - Photo shows Southampton defender Maya Yoshida after he arrived at Narita airport near Tokyo on May 13, 2014, a day after being named to Japan's 23-man national team for the soccer World Cup finals in Brazil.

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Southampton defender Yoshida back in Japan

NARITA AIRPORT, Japan - Photo shows Southampton defender Maya Yoshida after he arrived at Narita airport near Tokyo on May 13, 2014, a day after being named to Japan's 23-man national team for the soccer World Cup finals in Brazil.

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Japan defender Yoshida advances toward goal in game vs. NZ

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese defender Maya Yoshida (R) attempts to block a shot by New Zealand midfielder Chris James (C) during the latter half of a soccer friendly at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 5, 2014. Japan won 4-2.

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Japan beat New Zealand 4-2 in friendly

TOKYO, Japan - Japan defender Masato Morishige (L) is congratulated by Shinji Okazaki (back) and Maya Yoshida (R) after scoring his side's third goal during the first half of a friendly against New Zealand at National Stadium in Tokyo on March 5, 2014.

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Southampton's Yoshida scores against West Ham

LONDON, England - Southampton defender Maya Yoshida (3rd from L) of Japan scores during the first half of a Premier League game against West Ham in London on Feb. 22, 2014. West Ham won 3-1.

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Southampton's Yoshida in action in FA Cup game

SUNDERLAND, England - English Premier League club Southampton defender Maya Yoshida of Japan and Sunderland's Fabio Borini compete for the ball in the first half of a fifth-round FA Cup game in Sunderland, England, on Feb. 15, 2014. Sunderland won 1-0.

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Japan defender Yoshida helps Southampton'a win vs. Hull City

HULL, Britain - Japan defender Maya Yoshida (L) of Premier League club Southampton competes for the ball with Hull City striker Shane Long in the first half of an away match on Feb. 11, 2014. Southampton defeated Hull 1-0.

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Southampton's Yoshida in game against Stoke City

SOUTHAMPTON, England - Southampton defender Maya Yoshida of Japan competes for the ball in the first half of a Premier League game against Stoke City in Southampton on Feb. 8, 2014. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Yoshida of Southampton against Stoke City

SOUTHAMPTON, England - Japanese footballer Maya Yoshida of Southampton (L) is guarded by Stoke City midfielder Glenn Whelan during a Premier League game in Southampton on Feb. 8. 2014.

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Southampton's Yoshida in action in FA Cup game

SOUTHAMPTON, Britain - Japan defender Maya Yoshida, playing for English Premier League club Southampton, competes to head a ball in the first half of a fourth-round FA Cup game against Yeovil Town in Southampton on Jan. 26, 2014. Southampton beat Yeovil 2-0.

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Uruguay beat Japan in friendly

RIFU, Japan - Uruguay forward Luis Suarez (L) is challenged by Japan defender Maya Yoshida (C) during the first half of the Kirin Challenge Cup international soccer friendly at Miyagi Stadium in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 14, 2013. Uruguay won 4-2.

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Italy beat Japan in Confederations Cup

RECIFE, Brazil - Italy's Mario Balotelli (L) and Japan's Maya Yoshida compete for the ball during the second half of a Confederations Cup Group A match in Recife, Brazil, on June 19, 2013. Italy won 4-3 to qualify for the semifinals while Japan were eliminated from the tournament.

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Brazil beat Japan in Confederations Cup

BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazil's Neymar (L) and Japan's Maya Yoshida compete for the ball during the first half of a Confederations Cup Group A match in Brasilia, Brazil, on June 15, 2013. Brazil won 3-0.

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Southampton's Yoshida against Everton

LIVERPOOL, Britain - Japan's London Olympic captain Maya Yoshida (L) of Southampton plays against Everton in Liverpool, England, on Sept. 29, 2012. Yoshida played the full 90 minutes in Southampton's 3-1 defeat.

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Japan's Olympic captain Yoshida joins Southampton

NARITA, Japan - Japan defender Maya Yoshida, who captained the Under-23 national side to fourth place at the London Olympics, holds the team logo of English Premier League club Southampton at Narita airport near Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2012. Yoshida has agreed to join the club from Dutch side VVV Venlo.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Maya Yoshida (back) vies for the ball with South Korea's Koo Ja Cheol during the second half of the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's captain Maya Yoshida (C) shakes hands with South Korea's Park Chu Young (R) after South Korea defeated Japan 2-0 in the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012.