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The Emma Hayes era with the United States women's national team has been a good one so far, with 31 wins and just three losses in 36 games.
Japan's “Samurai Blue" national soccer team is hoping recent momentum in international friendlies will carry into summer success when they play in Dallas during this year's FIFA World Cup.
While all three competitions are technically home games for the U.S., the San José match is a meaningful return to her roots for the team’s highly decorated defensive phenom, Naomi Girma. “I’m excited,” says Girma, a proud San José representative.
Japan, the 2026 AFC Women’s Asia Cup champions, should offer a significant test for an American squad welcoming back familiar faces.
DALLAS - Fans from around the world will soon flock to North Texas for the nine FIFA World Cup games in Arlington. That includes a man who grew up in Texas but now lives in Tokyo. Joshua Gomez said he’s been a fan of Japan’s national team for as long ...