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Angel City signs Portland Thorns' Sugita in major trade
The Portland Thorns have traded midfielder Hina Sugita to Angel City FC in exchange for defender M.A. Vignola and $600,000 in intra-league transfer funds.
Nadeshiko avoid champions, rivals in AFC Women's Asian Cup draw
Japan have been handed a relatively straightforward draw for next year's AFC Women's Asian Cup.
Iran claim final 2026 Women's Asian Cup berth
Iran will play in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup after securing the final qualification spot on Saturday.
Japan World Cup winner Yuki Nagasato retires after 24 years
Japan World Cup winner Yuki Nagasato, who in 2020 made history by briefly signing on loan for a men's team, has called time on her 24-year professional career at the age of 37.
Hayes deserves benefit of the doubt after first USWNT loss
The first defeat for Emma Hayes since taking the USWNT job was a disappointing one, snapping its run of five straight SheBelieves Cup titles, but the experience will help as this team builds toward the next World Cup.
Emma Hayes stresses importance of development as USWNT falls to Japan
Emma Hayes reacts to her first loss as coach of the USWNT, saying the team will build upon its defeat to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup.
Japan beats USWNT at SheBelieves in first loss of Hayes era
Japan beat the United States 2-1 at the SheBelieves Cup in San Diego on Wednesday to end the Americans' streak of five straight trophies at the annual tournament and hand manager Emma Hayes her first defeat since taking charge of the USWNT.
Queens of Asia Japan deal Matildas harsh reality check as Asia Cup looms
The Matildas were blown off the park in their SheBelieves Cup opener against Japan in a lesson that can be considered harshly learned.
Matildas defence brought undone in Japan horror show
The Matildas' hopes of home Asian Cup glory have been handed a stern reality check, with a dominant Japan pouncing on a disastrous defensive showing to deal Australia a thumping 4-0 defeat.
Return of the Mac: Holly headlines Matildas' SheBelieves Cup squad
Interim Matildas boss Tom Sermanni has named an exciting albeit familiar squad for the SheBelieves Cup, headlined by the return of Holly McNamara.
SheBelieves Cup Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 3 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | United States | 3 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 | Colombia | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | Australia | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Mina Tanaka | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 17 | Maika Hamano | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | Toko Koga | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Mina Tanaka | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 13 | Hikaru Kitagaw.. | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | Fuka Nagano | 1 | 3 | 0 |