- Japan beat Dutch 2-1; Matildas next Saori Ariyoshi and Mizuho Sakaguchi scored to put defending champions Japan through to a quarter-final showdown with Australia by beating the Netherlands 2-1 at the Women's World Cup on Tuesday.. Jun 24
- Japan's Sawa named Golden Ball winner Frankfurt, Germany (Sports Network) - Japan captain Homare Sawa not only went home with the World Cup and Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer, but she was also named the Player of the Tournament as well.. Jul 18
- Japan tops U.S. on PKs to win Women's World Cup Frankfurt, Germany (Sports Network) - Twelve years after the U.S. Jul 17
- U.S., Japan clash for Women's World Cup title Frankfurt, Germany (Sports Network) - The United States is back in the Women's World Cup final for a third time, but a country playing for much more than the title that comes along with a win Sunday presents the final obstacle.. Jul 16
- USOC, JOC presidents make friendly bet on final Frankfurt, Germany (Sports Network) - The U.S. Jul 16
- Japan reaches first WWC final after toppling Sweden Frankfurt, Germany (Sports Network) - Japan's storybook journey through the 2011 Women's World Cup continued on Wednesday as Nahomi Kawasumi scored two goals to lead the Nadeshiko to a 3-1 win over Sweden in the semifinals.. Jul 13
- Japan eyes another upset against Sweden Frankfurt, Germany (Sports Network) - Japan pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Women's World Cup history in beating Germany, 1-0, in extra time in the quarterfinal round.. Jul 12
- Japan shocks Germany in extra time Wolfsburg, Germany (Sports Network) - In what will go down as one of the biggest upsets in the history of the Women's World Cup, substitute Karina Maruyama's goal in the 108th minute handed Japan a 1-0 win over two-time defending champion Germany on Saturday in extra time.. Jul 9
- Japan hopes to dethrone Germany in quarters Wolfsburg, Germany (Sports Network) - Japan manager Norio Sasaki realized that Germany would likely await in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup after a loss to England, but he remained unfazed about the team's goal.. Jul 8
- England tops Japan to win Group B at WWC Augsburg, Germany (Sports Network) - Japan entered Tuesday's Group B finale with two wins from two games and was coming off one of the most impressive performances at the Women's World Cup in its last match.. Jul 5
- England hopes to join Japan in knockout round Augsburg, Germany (Sports Network) - Prior to the start of the Women's World Cup, most observers expected that Tuesday's match between England and Japan would determine which team won Group B and who would go through as the second- placed team.. Jul 4
- Sawa's hat trick leads Japan into quarterfinals Leverkusen, Germany (Sports Network) - Homare Sawa has waited 16 years for a second chance to play in the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup, and she made sure Friday to give herself another opportunity.. Jul 1
- Japan eyes spot in knockout round with win over Mexico Leverkusen, Germany (Sports Network) - Mexico coach Leonardo Cuellar entered the Women's World Cup in a confident mood, and he certainly had to be pleased with his team's 1-1 draw against England on Monday to open Group B play.. Jun 30
- Japan tops New Zealand with free kick from Miyama Bochum, Germany (Sports Network) - Aya Miyama's free kick in the 68th minute helped Japan to a 2-1 win over New Zealand on Monday in Group B play at the Women's World Cup.. Jun 27
- Japan eyes strong start against New Zealand Bochum, Germany (Sports Network) - Japan will be looking to get its 2011 Women's World Cup campaign off to a strong start on Monday against New Zealand as the Nadeshiko aim to reach the knockout round of the competition for the second time in their history.. Jun 26
- 2011 Women's World Cup Preview - Japan Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Japan midfielder Homare Sawa will be appearing in her fifth World Cup this summer, and she has made her intentions clear.. Jun 25
