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Women’s Soccer: Japan’s Road to World Number One

  • July 19. The Nadeshiko Japan team returns to a rapturous reception at Narita Airport after their victory in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011.

    July 19. The Nadeshiko Japan team returns to a rapturous reception at Narita Airport after their victory in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011.

  • Sawa Homare dribbles past an opponent in Japan’s game against North Korea in the Asian qualifiers for the London Olympics.

    Sawa Homare dribbles past an opponent in Japan’s game against North Korea in the Asian qualifiers for the London Olympics.

  • The team has gone from strength to strength under Sawa’s inspired leadership (pictured during Japan’s game against South Korea during the Asian Olympic qualifiers).

    The team has gone from strength to strength under Sawa’s inspired leadership (pictured during Japan’s game against South Korea during the Asian Olympic qualifiers).

  • September 2011. After finishing the qualification tournament at the top of the rankings, the team looks forward to more winning performances during the Olympics next year.

    September 2011. After finishing the qualification tournament at the top of the rankings, the team looks forward to more winning performances during the Olympics next year.

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