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Japan women's football team new head coach

The Japan women's football team new head coach Nils Nielsen is pictured during an interview in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 21, 2025. The 53-year-old Dane became the first foreign manager of Nadeshiko Japan in December 2024.

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Japan women's football team new head coach

The Japan women's football team new head coach Nils Nielsen is pictured during an interview in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 21, 2025. The 53-year-old Dane became the first foreign manager of Nadeshiko Japan in December 2024.

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Japan women's football team new head coach

The Japan women's football team new head coach Nils Nielsen speaks during an interview in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 21, 2025. The 53-year-old Dane became the first foreign manager of Nadeshiko Japan in December 2024.

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Japan women's football team new head coach

The Japan women's football team new head coach Nils Nielsen speaks during an interview in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 21, 2025. The 53-year-old Dane became the first foreign manager of Nadeshiko Japan in December 2024.

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Japan women's football team new head coach

The Japan women's football team new head coach Nils Nielsen speaks during an interview in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 21, 2025. The 53-year-old Dane became the first foreign manager of Nadeshiko Japan in December 2024.

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Japan women's football team new head coach

The Japan women's football team new head coach Dane Nils Nielsen speaks during an inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2024. The 53-year-old became the first foreign manager of Nadeshiko Japan.

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Japan women's football team new head coach

The Japan women's football team new head coach Dane Nils Nielsen smiles during an inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2024. The 53-year-old became the first foreign manager of Nadeshiko Japan.

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Japan women's football team new head coach

The Japan women's football team new head coach Dane Nils Nielsen speaks during an inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2024. The 53-year-old became the first foreign manager of Nadeshiko Japan.

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Japan women's football team new head coach

The Japan women's football team new head coach Dane Nils Nielsen speaks during an inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2024. The 53-year-old became the first foreign manager of Nadeshiko Japan.

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[Breaking News]Nadeshiko Japan's Paris Olympic q'fier against N. Korea

CHIBA, Japan Kyodo - Japan Football Association Women's Committee Chairperson Norio Sasaki speaks during a press conference in Chiba near Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2024, ahead of Nadeshiko Japan's Paris Olympics qualifier against North Korea. The venue for the first part of a two-legged tie against North Korea is yet to be decided after Japan conveyed its concerns to the Asian Football Confederation about facing North Korea in Pyongyang as originally scheduled. (Kyodo)

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Nadeshiko Japan's Paris Olympic q'fier against N. Korea

Japan Football Association Women's Committee Chairperson Norio Sasaki speaks during a press conference in Chiba near Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2024, ahead of Nadeshiko Japan's Paris Olympics qualifier against North Korea. The venue for the first part of a two-legged tie against North Korea is yet to be decided after Japan conveyed its concerns to the Asian Football Confederation about facing North Korea in Pyongyang as originally scheduled.

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Nadeshiko Japan's Paris Olympic q'fier against N. Korea

Japan Football Association Women's Committee Chairperson Norio Sasaki speaks during a press conference in Chiba near Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2024, ahead of Nadeshiko Japan's Paris Olympics qualifier against North Korea. The venue for the first part of a two-legged tie against North Korea is yet to be decided after Japan conveyed its concerns to the Asian Football Confederation about facing North Korea in Pyongyang as originally scheduled.

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Football: Ex-Nadeshiko Japan star Mana Iwabuchi

Mana Iwabuchi, a member of Nadeshiko Japan's 2011 Women's World Cup-winning football squad, attends her retirement press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2023.

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Football: Ex-Nadeshiko Japan star Mana Iwabuchi

Mana Iwabuchi, a member of Nadeshiko Japan's 2011 Women's World Cup-winning football squad, wipes away a tear during her retirement press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2023.

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Football: Nadeshiko Japan in Denmark

Futoshi Ikeda (2nd from R), head coach of the Japan women's national football team, instructs players during a training session ahead of their international friendly against Denmark in the Danish city of Odense on April 9, 2023.

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Football: Nadeshiko Japan in Denmark

Members of the Japan women's national football team hold a training session ahead of their international friendly against Denmark in the Danish city of Odense on April 9, 2023.

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Football: Nadeshiko Japan in Denmark

Screenshot shows Aoba Fujino, a member of the Japan women's national football team, speaking during an online press conference on April 10, 2023, a day before their pre-World Cup friendly against Denmark.

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Football: Nadeshiko Japan in Denmark

Screenshot shows Futoshi Ikeda, head coach of the Japan women's national football team, speaking during an online press conference on April 10, 2023, a day before their pre-World Cup friendly against Denmark.

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Football: Nadeshiko Japan's new World Cup away kit

Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza player Riko Ueki (C) poses in a new away uniform, to be worn by the Japanese women's national football team at this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup, during a press conference at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 23, 2023.

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Football: Nadeshiko Japan's new World Cup away kit

Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza player Riko Ueki (2nd from R) poses in a new away uniform, to be worn by the Japanese women's national football team at this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup, during a press conference at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 23, 2023.

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Football: Japan women's national team

The Japanese women's national football team, nicknamed Nadeshiko Japan, warm up ahead of their opener against Brazil at the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 15, 2023.

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Football: Japan women's national team

Saki Kumagai (R), captain of the Nadeshiko Japan women's football squad, and head coach Futoshi Ikeda attend a press conference ahead of their opener against Brazil at the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 15, 2023.

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Ex-Nadeshiko Miyamoto lays ground for 'soccer moms'

TOKYO, Japan - Former Nadeshiko midfielder Tomomi Miyamoto gives an interview to Kyodo News on Jan. 7, 2013 at the office of Iga FC Kunoichi women's soccer team in Iga, Mie Prefecture.

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Ex-Nadeshiko Miyamoto lays ground for 'soccer moms'

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Tomomi Miyamoto (8, 3rd from R) playing for the Japan women's soccer team against Sweden at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Japan beat Sweden 1-0 in their opening match for their first-ever victory at an Olympics.

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Ex-Nadeshiko Miyamoto lays ground for 'soccer moms'

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Tomomi Miyamoto (L) in action during a women's soccer Empress' Cup semifinal on Dec. 22, 2012 at Nack5 Stadium in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture.

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'Super Eco-Ship' launched in Sasebo

FUKUOKA, Japan - The ''Super Eco-Ship'' tanker Nadeshiko Maru, an environmentally friendly vessel that is driven by electric motors, was launched in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture on Sept. 11. The 749-ton oil tanker, built with assistance from the Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency, uses a contra-rotating propulsion system driven by two electric motors, with electricity supplied by four generators. Compared with diesel engine ships, the design supposedly improves energy efficiency and reduces the emission of carbon dioxide by about 10 percent.

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'Nadeshiko' Japan book berth for 2008 Olympics

HAIPHONG, Vietnam - Members of the Japanese women's national soccer team rejoice in Haiphong on Aug. 4 as they booked their ticket to the 2008 Beijing Olympics after an 8-0 drubbing of Vietnam in the final Asian qualifier.

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Nadeshiko coach names squad for Netherlands, Belgium tour

TOKYO, Japan, May 29 Kyodo - Nadeshiko Japan coach Asako Takakura names a 23-member squad on May 29, 2017, in Tokyo for her team's June tour of the Netherlands and Belgium. "We'll look to be aggressive both offensively and defensively, while also being clever," Takakura said.

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Sasaki steps down treasuring Nadeshiko memories

TOKYO, March 18 Kyodo - Retired Japan women's soccer team coach Norio Sasaki attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 18, 2016. Holding back tears occasionally, Sasaki said he is proud of his endeavor with Nadeshiko Japan, while expressing hope that he will be able to continue to contribute to women's soccer in Japan.

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Urawa's Goto named 2014 MVP of Nadeshiko League

TOKYO, Japan - Michi Goto of Urawa Reds Ladies gives a speech after being selected as the most valuable player of the Nadeshiko League at an annual ceremony held at a hotel in Tokyo on Nov. 25, 2014.

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Japan footballer Sawa commended for playing 300 matches

TOKYO, Japan - Veteran women's soccer midfielder Homare Sawa (R) of INAC Kobe Leonessa gets a bouquet of flowers along with a special prize for having competed in 300 matches in her career at a Nadeshiko League annual award ceremony at a Tokyo hotel on Nov. 25, 2014.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

VANCOUVER, Canada - Aya Sameshima of Japan scores the game-winning goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Canada in Vancouver, Canada, on Oct. 28, 2014. Japan won 3-2.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

VANCOUVER, Canada - Nadeshiko Japan members celebrate after beating Canada 3-2 in an international friendly soccer match in Vancouver, Canada, on Oct. 28, 2014.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's Aya Sameshima (2rd from R) celebrates with teammates as she scored the game-winning goal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Canada in Vancouver, Canada, on Oct. 28, 2014. Japan won 3-2.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

VANCOUVER, Canada - Nadeshiko Japan members pose for photos before an international friendly soccer match against Canada in Vancouver, Canada, on Oct. 28, 2014. Japan won 3-2.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's Asano Nagasato (C) is congratulated by teammates as she scored the opener during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Canada in Vancouver, Canada, on Oct. 28, 2014. Japan won 3-2.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

VANCOUVER, Canada - Japan's Asano Nagasato (far L) celebrates with older sister Yuki Ogimi after scoring the opener during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Canada in Vancouver, Canada, on Oct. 28, 2014. Japan won 3-2.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

VANCOUVER, Canada - Asano Nagasato of Japan scores the opener during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Canada in Vancouver, Canada, on Oct. 28, 2014. Japan won 3-2.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Nahomi Kawasumi of Japan (2nd from R) celebrates with Saori Ariyoshi (18) after scoring her side's third goal during the second half of an international friendly against Canada in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Japan players pose for photos before an international friendly soccer match against Canada in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Aya Miyama of Japan chases the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Canada in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Aya Samejima of Japan (R) and Adriana Leon of Canada battle for the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Japan women's soccer team coach Norio Sasaki give instructions to his players during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Canada in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - (from L to R) Yukari Kinga, Erina Yamane, Yuri Kawamura and Aya Miyama of Japan celebrate after beating Canada 3-0 in an international friendly soccer match in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Japanese players celebrate after a 3-0 victory over Canada in an international friendly soccer match in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Yuki Ogimi of Japan (L) and Carmelina Moscato of Canada vie for the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Nahomi Kawasumi of Japan (L) kicks the ball as Josee Belanger of Canada chases her during the first half an international friendly soccer match in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Japan women's soccer squad unveiled for Canada friendlies

TOKYO, Japan - Norio Sasaki, coach for Japan's Nadeshiko national women's soccer team, announces in Tokyo on Oct. 26, 2014, his squad for upcoming friendly matches with its Canadian counterpart in Edmonton and Vancouver on Oct. 25 and 28 respectively.

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Nadeshiko beaten for gold by N. Korea

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo shows North Korea's women's national soccer team members (R) and their Japanese counterparts being honored on the podium after they won the gold and silver medals, respectively, at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014. North Korea beat Japan 3-1 in the final earlier that day.

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Nadeshiko Japan fall to N. Korea in women's soccer final

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan captain Aya Miyama (L) scores for Japan in the second half of the women's soccer final against North Korea at the Asian Game in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014. Japan lost 3-1 to North Korea.