Women's football in Japan
- For more in depth, albeit general information see Football in Japan.
| Soccer | |
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| Country | Japan |
| Governing body | Japan Football Association |
| National team(s) | Women's national team |
National competitions | |
Women's football in Japan is one of the rising powers of women's football.[1][2][3]
National competition
L. League is the national competition for female football players in Japan.[4][5]
National team
The team, organised by the Japan Football Association, are the only Asian women's side to win FIFA Women's World Cup, winning in 2011.[6][7]
See also
References
- ^ "Nadeshiko's Sawa says she has no regrets". Yomiuri Shimbun. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
- ^ "Taking the Measure of the Year's Victors". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
- ^ "Japan's Women Have Come Farther Than Most". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-03-28.
- ^ "Women's football is booming in Japan as the game tries to capitalise on Nadeshiko's World Cup and Olympic success". Goal.com. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Women's game enjoys newfound popularity but not counting its laurels". Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
- ^ "VOX POPULI: Nadeshiko Japan in full bloom". Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
- ^ "Small-sided soccer turns Japan into big-time women's program - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 2012-05-19. Retrieved 2013-12-17.
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