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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

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Soccer: Miyama to stay on at Okayama after persuasion

Aya Miyama, the captain of the Japanese women's national soccer team seen in this undated photo, has been persuaded to remain at Okayama Yunogo Belle, the club announced on Aug. 10, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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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