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Why Balogun has the potential to be USMNT No. 9
Herculez Gomez praises Folarin Balogun's "phenomenal" performance for the USMNT vs. Japan and his chances of becoming the next No. 9.
Nicol: Pochettino's comments were mind-blowing
Steve Nicol questions Mauricio Pochettino's approach as USMNT manager but finds positives in Japan victory.
Pochettino 'so pleased' with the USMNT's win vs. Japan
Mauricio Pochettino reacts to the USMNT's 2-0 win against Japan.
Pulisic rates 9/10 as Japan win gets USMNT back on track
Christian Pulisic was among the USMNT's best as Mauricio Pochettino's men bounced back from Saturday's concerning loss against South Korea to defeat Japan 2-0.
Balogun, Zendejas lead United States to big win over Japan
The United States picked up a big win over Japan in a friendly at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday night -- a result that gives Mauricio Pochettino's side some good news to end the September international window.
Ritsu Dōan set to become Eintracht Frankfurt's latest Japanese success story
Ritsu Dōan follows in the footsteps of two Japanese compatriots who both enjoyed fine spells at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Who is Tottenham's new signing Kōta Takai?
Gabe Tan discusses Tottenham Hotspur's new signing Kōta Takai from Japan.
Behind Kōta Takai's rapid three-year rise to the Premier League with Tottenham
In the span of three years, Kōta Takai has gone from making his professional debut to signing for Tottenham.
Tottenham transfers: Japan star Kota Takai completes move
Japan defender Kota Takai has joined Tottenham Hotspur from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale, the club has announced.
World Cup qualifying: Is this Asia's strongest contingent ever?
Are Ayase Ueda and Japan are poised to take the 2026 World Cup by storm? ESPN tackles that, and Asia's other big talking points from the latest round of qualifiers.
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayase Ueda | 8 | 9 | 2 | |
| Koki Ogawa | 6 | 8 | 1 | |
| Daichi Kamada | 5 | 12 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junya Ito | 10 | 9 | 1 | |
| Takefusa Kubo | 8 | 11 | 4 | |
| Ritsu Doan | 4 | 12 | 3 |