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USWNT's high-risk win over Japan shows Americans getting their swagger back
The USWNT wasn't rattled by an early Japan goal, sticking to a brave, high-risk game plan and reaping the rewards for it.
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Jaedyn Shaw
Soccer
USWNT's Shaw makes history before record crowd
Jaedyn Shaw, 19, became the first USWNT player to score a goal in each of her first five starts with her tally on Saturday, and the U.S. defeated Japan, 2-1 to advance to Tuesday's final of the SheBelieves Cup.
Soccer
How USWNT recovered from 'horrendous start' to make SheBelieves Cup final
Jeff Kassouf reacts to USWNT's 2-1 victory over Japan in the SheBelieves Cup semifinal despite conceding a goal after just 30 seconds.
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Soccer
USWNT beats Japan before record friendly crowd
Lindsey Horan converted a penalty kick in the 77th minute and the United States came from behind to defeat Japan 2-1 to open the SheBelieves Cup before a record crowd on Saturday.
Alex Morgan
Soccer
Morgan expecting tough test from Japan in SheBelieves Cup semifinal
Alex Morgan speaks about the USWNT's SheBelieves Cup semifinal vs. Japan and her excitement about playing in Atlanta.
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Soccer
U.S. reveals lineup, schedule for SheBelieves Cup
The ninth annual SheBelieves Cup tournament will include hosts the United States as well as Brazil, Canada and Japan, U.S. Soccer announced Friday.
Soccer
The 50 best women's soccer players in the world, ranked!
After polling 32 of the world's brightest minds in women's soccer, from coaches and GMs to journalists, we rank the best 50 players for 2023.
Soccer
Man Utd sign Japan WWC Golden Boot Miyazawa
Manchester United on Wednesday signed Japan international Hinata Miyazawa, who won the Golden Boot at the Women's World Cup.
FIFA Women's World Cup
Sweden's flawless tactics, team vibes too much for Japan in World Cup quarterfinal
Sweden executed a perfect game plan to eliminate Japan from the Women's World Cup and advance to the semifinals, but this team is as much about the off-field vibes as it is the on-field tactics. And it's working.
espnw
Women's World Cup Daily: Sweden stun Japan; Spain shaken but not stirred
World Cup favourites Japan are out after being stunned by Sweden in the quarterfinals, while an earthquake hit Wellington before Spain's win over Netherlands.
Soccer
Sweden's advance into the World Cup semifinals 'came down to millimetres'
Sophie Lawson reacts to Sweden's 2-1 win vs. Japan to get into the semifinals and compares it to round-of-16 game against USWNT.
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Why Japan is a different challenge than USWNT for Sweden
Sweden edged past the United States in the Round of 16, but their next opponent Japan will provide a different test on their World Cup title quest.
Japan
Soccer
After lighting up Women's World Cup, perhaps 2023 just was not Japan's time yet
Japan's dream run at the FIFA Women's World Cup has ended in the quarterfinals. Perhaps 2023 just wasn't their time yet.
espnw
Sweden beat Japan 2-1, set up Spain semifinal
Sweden held off a late Japan fightback to reach the semifinals of the Women's World Cup for the fifth time with a 2-1 win at Eden Park on Friday.
Japan
Soccer
Twelve years after their first World Cup triumph, Japan are again darlings on the biggest stage
Japan won the World Cup in 2011, and what should have been an era of excellence was squandered by bad coaching and complacency. Now, 12 years later, they appear poised to win it all again.
Japan
Soccer
Japan captain relishing 'dream stage' of World Cup quarterfinal
Japan captain Saki Kumagai and Moeka Minami speak ahead of Japan's World Cup quarterfinal against Sweden.
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espnw
Women's World Cup Daily: Spain make a statement; Japan shine
Spain made a statement with a big win against Switzerland, while Japan overcame Norway to seal their progress to the quarterfinals too.
FIFA Women's World Cup
With poise and style in abundance, Japan march on into WWC quarterfinals
With a display brimming in poise and style, Japan advanced to the Women's World Cup quarterfinals and showed why they are now among the favourites.
Soccer
Japan cruise past Norway to reach quarterfinals
Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal of the tournament as Japan beat Norway 3-1 in a clash of former champions on Saturday to reach the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup for the fourth time.
Soccer
'Believe the hype!' - How Japan cruised into the World Cup quarterfinals
Gabriel Tan recaps Japan's comfortable 3-1 win over Norway at the Women's World Cup.
1:34
FIFA Women's World Cup
Why Japan can win it all at the Women's World Cup
ESPN FC's Gabe Tan and Sophie Lawson take a look at Japan's impressive performances at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
1:32
Soccer
World Cup last 16: Why every remaining team (including the U.S.) will, won't win it all
As the Women's World Cup field cuts from 32 to 16, we review each remaining team's biggest strengths and weaknesses, and which one has the best shot.
FIFA Women's World Cup
Ranked: The 25 best players at the 2023 Women's World Cup
ESPN's expert panel selected the top 25 players of the Women's World Cup to keep an eye on, from Sophia Smith to Sam Kerr and more.
Soccer
Norway halt training after huge hailstorm hits
Norway players were forced off their training field in Auckland after being hit by a hailstorm.
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Spain star Bonmatà fumes after Japan thrashing
Aitana Bonmatà said Spain are "pissed off" after suffering a shock 4-0 loss to Japan, but the midfielder hopes they can use the loss as motivation.
Rankings
Goal Difference-14th
Goals Scored1Tied-2nd
Assists2Tied-2nd
Goals Conceded24th