Nadeshiko beaten by Germany in friendly

Nadeshiko beaten by Germany in friendly

MUNICH, Germany - Simone Laudehr of Germany (6) scores the team's fourth goal on a penalty kick past Japan goalkeeper Miho Fukumoto during the second half of a women's international friendly match in Munich, Germany, on June 29, 2013. Germany won 4-2.

U.S. win gold in women's soccer

U.S. win gold in women's soccer

LONDON, Britain - Carli Lloyd (10) of the United States scores the opening goal against Japan during the first half of the women's soccer final at Wembley Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 9, 2012. At lower right is Japan's goalkeeper Miho Fukumoto. The United States beat Japan 2-1.

Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

JINAN, China - Japan goalkeeper Miho Fukumoto (C) holds the ball in the opening game of the final round of women's Asian qualifiers for next year's London Olympics. Japan's Saki Kumagai (R) runs behind her. Nadeshiko Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 in the game at Shandong Sports Center in China on Sept. 1, 2011.

Nadeshiko Japan return home with victory

Nadeshiko Japan return home with victory

NARITA, Japan - Miho Fukumoto, reserve goalkeeper of Japan's national women's soccer team, holds the Women's World Cup trophy at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, following the team's return from Germany, where they won the competition for the first time.

Japan, New Zealand draw 2-2 in women's soccer in Olympics

Japan, New Zealand draw 2-2 in women's soccer in Olympics

QINHUANGDAO, China - New Zealand forward Amber Hearn (L) scores her side's second goal from the penalty spot past Japan goalkeeper Miho Fukumoto during the second half of a first round match in the Beijing Olympic Games at Qinhuangdao Sports Center Stadium on Aug. 6. Japan and New Zealand drew 2-2.

Nadeshiko on verge of elimination after loss to China

Nadeshiko on verge of elimination after loss to China

Japan goalkeeper Miho Fukumoto (C bottom) reacts after China scores the opening goal in the first half of an Asian qualifier for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics at Kincho Stadium in Osaka on March 4, 2016. The former world champion Japan women were defeated 2-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Japan in danger of missing out on Rio after draw with S. Korea

Soccer: Japan in danger of missing out on Rio after draw with S. Korea

Jung Sul Bin (L) of South Korea scores an equalizer past Japan's goalkeeper Miho Fukumoto (R) in the second half of a game at Kincho Stadium in Osaka in western Japan in an Asian final qualifier for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on March 2, 2016. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan soccer players receive heroines' welcome

Japan soccer players receive heroines' welcome

Japanese midfielder Aya Miyama and goalkeeper Miho Fukumoto (holding flowers) pose for photos with fans during a welcome home parade in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, on July 9, 2015, after returning from their runner-up finish at the Women's World Cup in Canada. Miyama and Fukumoto are members of Nadeshiko League club Yunogo Belle, based in the western Japan city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan players in training session prior to World Cup semifinal

Japan players in training session prior to World Cup semifinal

Japan goalkeepers Miho Fukumoto (below) and Erina Yamane attend a training session on June 30, 2015, in Edmonton, Canada, prior to a World Cup semifinal against England on July 1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan, New Zealand draw 2-2 in women's soccer in Olympics

Japan, New Zealand draw 2-2 in women's soccer in Olympics

QINHUANGDAO, China - New Zealand forward Amber Hearn (L) scores her side's second goal from the penalty spot past Japan goalkeeper Miho Fukumoto during the second half of a first round match in the Beijing Olympic Games at Qinhuangdao Sports Center Stadium on Aug. 6. Japan and New Zealand drew 2-2. (Kyodo)

Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

JINAN, China - Japan goalkeeper Miho Fukumoto (C) holds the ball in the opening game of the final round of women's Asian qualifiers for next year's London Olympics. Japan's Saki Kumagai (R) runs behind her. Nadeshiko Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 in the game at Shandong Sports Center in China on Sept. 1, 2011. (Kyodo)

Nadeshiko Japan return home with victory

Nadeshiko Japan return home with victory

NARITA, Japan - Miho Fukumoto, reserve goalkeeper of Japan's national women's soccer team, holds the Women's World Cup trophy at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, following the team's return from Germany, where they won the competition for the first time. (Kyodo)

Soccer: Miyama, Fukumoto set to leave Okayama

Soccer: Miyama, Fukumoto set to leave Okayama

Photo taken in July 2015 shows Japan women's national team regular captain Aya Miyama (L) and goalkeeper Miho Fukumoto. The two are set to leave their league club Okayama Yunogo Belle as they are thought to be unhappy with the way the team is being run by interim coach Haruo Yuki, soccer sources said on July 28, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo