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Japan wins second game of 3-match set with USWNT
Emma Hayes hails USWNT's evolution after 10th straight win
Rose Lavelle had a goal and an assist and the United States won the first of three matches against Japan 2-1 on Saturday.
Lavelle leads USWNT past Japan in San Jose friendly
Rose Lavelle had a goal and an assist and the United States won the first of three matches against Japan 2-1 on Saturday.
Hayes: Returning Wilson 'ready for USWNT-Japan triple-header
USWNT forward Sophia Wilson is getting closer to 90 minutes fit and could play in all three upcoming games against Japan, head coach Emma Hayes said.
Did Emma Hayes select the right USWNT squad to face Japan?
Ali Krieger reacts to Sophia Wilson and Tierna Davidson returning to the USWNT squad to face Japan.
Japan, Australia unite to slam Women's Asian Cup prize money
Women's Asian Cup finalists Japan and Australia have united to hit out at the AFC for inequitable and stagnant prize money awarded for the tournament, as well as calling on FIFA to deliver equal prize money for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Matildas begin transition to new core
ESPN's The Far Post discuss how the core of this Matildas team needs to shift from the old guard to the new ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Physical, free Fowler played important role
ESPN's The Far Post praise Mary Fowler's use in the Women's Asian Cup final and how her deployment benefited the Matildas.
Japan flag more support for Nadeshiko after Asian Cup triumph, eye hosting 2039 Women's World Cup
The Japan Football Association has flagged greater support for Nadeshiko following their recent Women's Asian Cup triumph.
Japan deservedly win, but where to next for the Matildas?
Despite a dogged, desperate Matildas performance, it is Japan who take home the Asian Cup title. Here are all the talking points from the final.
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Riko Ueki | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 8 | Kiko Seike | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 7 | Hinata Miyazaw.. | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Yui Hasegawa | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | Hinata Miyazaw.. | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 15 | Aoba Fujino | 2 | 5 | 1 |