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Japan wins second game of 3-match set with USWNT Japan wins second game of 3-match set with USWNT

Emma Hayes hails USWNT's evolution after 10th straight win 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.

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Lavelle leads USWNT past Japan in San Jose friendly 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 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? 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 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 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 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 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? 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