JapanSOCCERThorns send Sugita to Angel City in major trade3MJeff KassoufDustin Satloff/NWSL via Getty Images
JapanSOCCERNadeshiko avoid champions, rivals in Women's Asian Cup draw5MGabriel TanOrlando Ramirez/Getty Images
JapanSOCCERUSWNT's Hayes deserves benefit of the doubt after first loss -- for now10MCesar HernandezOrlando Ramirez/Getty Images
Japan beats USWNT at SheBelieves in first loss of Hayes eraJapan beat the United States 2-1 at the SheBelieves Cup in San Diego on Wednesday to end the Americans' streak of five straight trophies at the annual tournament and hand manager Emma Hayes her first defeat since taking charge of the USWNT.10MESPN News ServicesGetty Images
JapanSOCCERQueens of Asia Japan deal Matildas harsh reality check as Asia Cup looms10MJoey LynchMaria Lysaker/Getty Images
Matildas defence brought undone in Japan horror showThe Matildas' hopes of home Asian Cup glory have been handed a stern reality check, with a dominant Japan pouncing on a disastrous defensive showing to deal Australia a thumping 4-0 defeat.10MAAPMaria Lysaker/Getty Images
