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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 - 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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Nadeshiko Japan down Taiwan to reach q'finals

INCHEON, South Korea - Nahomi Kawasumi (C) of Japan scores her team's third goal in the second half of a Group B match against Taiwan at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 22, 2014. Japan won 3-0, securing their place in the quarterfinals.

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Japan beat Jordan in women's soccer at Asian Games

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan midfielder Nahomi Kawasumi scores the opening goal during the first half of an Asian Games women's soccer match against Jordan in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 18, 2014, a day before the opening of the Sept. 19-Oct. 4 sports event. Japan won 12-0.

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Kawasumi against NZ in int'l friendly match

OSAKA, Japan - Nahomi Kawasumi of Nadeshiko Japan fires a shot in the first half of a women's international friendly soccer match against New Zealand on May 8, 2014 in Osaka, western Japan. World champions Japan won 2-1.

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Nadeshiko Japan midfielder Kawasumi heads for Seattle

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese player Nahomi Kawasumi answers reporters' questions during a press conference at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on March 22, 2014, ahead of her departure to the United States to join the National Women's Soccer League club Seattle Reign FC. Kawasumi will be on loan to Seattle from INAC Kobe Leonessa of the Japanese women's league until the season ends Aug. 31.

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Japan midfielder Kawasumi to join Seattle

KOBE, Japan - Nadeshiko Japan midfielder Nahomi Kawasumi poses with a muffler towel of the U.S. National Women's Soccer League club Seattle Reign FC during a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on Feb. 11, 2014. Kawasumi will join Seattle on loan from the Japanese women's league club INAC Kobe Leonessa under a contract running from March 1 until the season ends on Aug. 31.

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Nadeshiko Japan midfielder Kawasumi to join Seattle

KOBE, Japan - Nadeshiko Japan midfielder Nahomi Kawasumi speaks at a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on Feb. 11, 2014, about joining U.S. National Women's Soccer League club Seattle Reign FC. Kawasumi will be on loan to Seattle from INAC Kobe Leonessa of the Japanese women's league from March 1 until the season ends Aug. 31.

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Japan, England draw in women's soccer friendly

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, United Kingdom - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi scores a second-half equalizer during a women's soccer friendly with England in Burton-Upon-Trent, England, on June 26, 2013. The game ended 1-1.

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Japan, England draw in women's soccer friendly

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, United Kingdom - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (C) scores a second-half equalizer past England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley during a women's soccer friendly in Burton-Upon-Trent, England, on June 26, 2013. The game ended 1-1.

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U.S. win gold in women's soccer

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (C) vies for the ball with Megan Rapinoe (15) of the United States during the first half of the women's soccer final at Wembley Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 9, 2012. At left is Japan's Aya Sameshima. The United States beat Japan 2-1.

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U.S. win gold in women's soccer

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (L) vies for the ball with Megan Rapinoe of the United States during the first half of the women's soccer final at Wembley Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 9, 2012. The United States beat Japan 2-1.

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U.S. win gold in women's soccer

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (R) shoots 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 left is Amy Le Peilbet 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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Japan held by S. Africa, finish 2nd in Group F

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (L) fights for the ball during the second half of a women's soccer Group F match against South Africa at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on July 31, 2012. Japan and South Africa drew 0-0.

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

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (R) plays the ball during the second half of a women's soccer Group F match against South Africa at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on July 31, 2012. Japan and South Africa drew 0-0.

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Japan held by Swedes in Olympic stalemate

COVENTRY, England - Nahomi Kawasumi of Japan shakes hands with Sweden's Sara Thunebro (6) after the Group F Women's Olympic soccer game between the two teams ended in a 0-0 draw at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 28, 2012. On the right is Aya Sameshima.

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Japan held by Swedes in Olympic stalemate

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (2nd from R) fights for the ball during the second half of a Group F Women's Olympic soccer game against Sweden at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 28, 2012. The game end 0-0.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (L) rejoices after scoring the team's first goal during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (Lower R) celebrates with Japan's captain Aya Miyama (Upper R) after scoring the team's first goal during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (Center Right) smiles after scoring the team's opening goal during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (Rear Right) scores the team's opening goal during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan national soccer team players (from L) Nahomi Kawasumi, Homare Sawa and goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori wave to fans after beating Canada 2-1 in an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (R) reacts after scoring the first goal against Canada in 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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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's opening goal against Canada in 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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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (C) celebrates after scoring the team's opening goal in the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (9) celebrates after scoring the team's initial goal against Canada in the first 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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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (R) battles for the ball during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beaten by Germany in Algarve Cup final

FARO, Portugal - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (L) scores her team's first goal against Germany in the first half of the final of the Algarve Cup in Faro, Portugal, on March 7, 2012. Japan was defeated 4-3.

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Japan beat Norway in Algarve Cup

PARCHAL, Portugal - Nahomi Kawasumi (L) scores a second-half winner for Japan against Norway in their opening game of the Algarve Cup in Parchal, Portugal, on Feb. 29, 2012. Japan won 2-1.

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Japan beat Norway in Algarve Cup

PARCHAL, Portugal - Nahomi Kawasumi (L) scores a second-half winner for Japan against Norway in their opening game of the Algarve Cup in Parchal, Portugal, on Feb. 29, 2012. Japan won 2-1.

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Kawasumi receives Nadeshiko League Player of the Year award

TOKYO, Japan - Nahomi Kawasumi of INAC Kobe Leonessa holds the trophy in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2011, after receiving her first Nadeshiko League Player of the Year award. The women's national team striker netted 12 goals in the season, sharing the scoring title with teammate Shinobu Ono.

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Japan beat Australia in Olympic q'fier

JINAN, China - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (9) scores in the 62nd minute of a game against Australia at Shandong Sports Center in Jinan, China, on Sept. 5, 2011, during the final round of the women's Asian qualifiers for the 2012 London Olympics. Japan won the game 1-0.

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Japan beat Australia in Olympic q'fier

JINAN, China - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (9) cerebrates with teammates after scoring in the 62nd minute of a game against Australia at Shandong Sports Center in Jinan, China, on Sept. 5, 2011, during the final round of the women's Asian qualifiers for the 2012 London Olympics. Japan won the game 1-0.

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Japan beat Australia in Olympic q'fier

JINAN, China - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (9) and Aya Sameshima respond to cheers from spectators after beating Australia 1-0 at Shandong Sports Center in Jinan, China, on Sept. 5, 2011, during the final round of the women's Asian qualifiers for the 2012 London Olympics.

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Japan beat Australia in Olympic q'fier

JINAN, China - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (9) is hugged by teammate Homare Sawa after scoring in the 62nd minute of a game against Australia at Shandong Sports Center in Jinan, China, on Sept. 5, 2011, during the final round of the women's Asian qualifiers for the 2012 London Olympics. Japan won the game 1-0.

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Japan beat Australia in Olympic q'fier

JINAN, China - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (9) scores in the 62nd minute of a game against Australia at Shandong Sports Center in Jinan, China, on Sept. 5, 2011, during the final round of the women's Asian qualifiers for the 2012 London Olympics. Japan won the game 1-0.

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Japan defeat S. Korea in Olympic qualifier

JINAN, China - Japan's Shinobu Ono (C) is congratulated by her teammates including Homare Sawa (R) and Nahomi Kawasumi (L) after scoring the team's second goal in the first half of a soccer match against South Korea in Jinan, China, on Sept. 3, 2011, during the final round of the women's Asian qualifiers for the 2012 London Olympics. Japan won the game 2-1.

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Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

JINAN, China - Nahomi Kawasumi (R) rejoices, with Megumi Kamionobe nearby, after scoring her team's first goal in the 61st minute of the opening game of the final round of women's Asian qualifiers for next year's London Olympics. Nadeshiko Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 in the game at Shandong Sports Center in China on Sept. 1, 2011.

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Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

JINAN, China - Nahomi Kawasumi (R), who scored her team's first goal in the 61st minute of the opening game of the final round of women's Asian qualifiers for next year's London Olympics, shakes hands with a Thai player after the game. Nadeshiko Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 in the game at Shandong Sports Center in China on Sept. 1, 2011.

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Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

JINAN, China - Nahomi Kawasumi (R) scores in the 61st minute of the opening game of the final round of women's Asian qualifiers for next year's London Olympics. Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 in the game at Shandong Sports Center in China on Sept. 1, 2011.

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Nadeshiko Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Women's World Cup champions Japan, nicknamed ''Nadeshiko Japan,'' (from L to R) Karina Maruyama, Nahomi Kawasumi and Homare Sawa, celebrate the team's 3-2 victory over a Nadeshiko League select team at Tokyo's National Stadium on Aug. 19, 2011.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home after victory

NARITA, Japan - Nahomi Kawasumi (L), a midfielder for Japan's women's national soccer team, takes in a heroes' welcome from fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after Japan won the Women's World Cup for the first time in Germany.

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Japan beat Sweden, advance to Women's World Cup final

FRANKFURT, Germany - Nahomi Kawasumi (2nd from R) is hugged by team members after scoring Japan's third goal in the second half of a semifinal against Sweden in Frankfurt at the Women's Soccer World Cup on July 13, 2011. Japan won 3-1 to reach the final for the first time in the competition.

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Japan beat Sweden, advance to Women's World Cup final

FRANKFURT, Germany - Nahomi Kawasumi, in her first appearance in the starting lineup, scores Japan's third goal in the second half of a semifinal against Sweden in Frankfurt at the Women's Soccer World Cup on July 13, 2011. Japan won 3-1 to reach the final for the first time in the competition.

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Women's World Cup team of Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Japan coach Norio Sasaki (C) poses with his soccer players for the fifth Women's World Cup -- Yuki Nagasato (L), Nahomi Kawasumi (2nd from L), Homare Sawa (2nd from R) and Kozue Ando (R) -- in Tokyo on June 8, 2011, after a press conference to announce the squad.

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Soccer: INAC confirm Seattle move for Kawasumi

Japan and INAC Kobe Leonessa striker Nahomi Kawasumi (R) trains in Kobe on June 17, 2016. The club said the same day that Kawasumi will move to the Seattle Reign of the U.S. National Women's Soccer League for a second time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: INAC confirm Seattle move for Kawasumi

Japan and INAC Kobe Leonessa striker Nahomi Kawasumi speaks to reporters in Kobe on June 17, 2016. The club said the same day that Kawasumi will move to the Seattle Reign of the U.S. National Women's Soccer League for a second time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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INAC Kobe players chosen to promote "My Number" national ID system

Players of the INAC Kobe Leonessa women's football club, including Homare Sawa (4th from R) and Nahomi Kawasumi (3rd from L), pose in the Kobe city office building in Hyogo Prefecture on Aug. 21, 2015, after their nomination as the western Japanese city's envoys tasked with the promotion of the "My Number" national ID card system to be introduced in January 2016 for taxation and social security purposes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan compete with England in World Cup semifinal

Japan's midfielder Nahomi Kawasumi (9) and England defender Claire Rafferty (3) struggle for the ball during the first half of a Women's World Cup semifinal in Edmonton, Canada, on July 1, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo