Women's football in Japan

For more in depth, albeit general information see Football in Japan.

Women's football in Japan is one of the rising powers of women's football.[1][2][3]

National competition

L. League is the national competition for female football players in Japan.[4][5]

National team

The team, organised by the Japan Football Association, are the only Asian women's side to win FIFA Women's World Cup, winning in 2011.[6][7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Nadeshiko's Sawa says she has no regrets". Yomiuri Shimbun. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  2. ↑ "Taking the Measure of the Year's Victors". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
  3. ↑ "Japan’s Women Have Come Farther Than Most". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-03-28.
  4. ↑ "Women's football is booming in Japan as the game tries to capitalise on Nadeshiko's World Cup and Olympic success". Goal.com. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  5. ↑ "Women's game enjoys newfound popularity but not counting its laurels". Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  6. ↑ "VOX POPULI: Nadeshiko Japan in full bloom". Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  7. ↑ "Small-sided soccer turns Japan into big-time women's program - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 2012-05-19. Retrieved 2013-12-17.


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