Japan's women's soccer team aims for a third Asian Cup title with the strategic help of former Australian player Leah Blayney. Blayney, now assisting Japan's coach, brings invaluable insight from her ...

Leah Blayney, assistant coach for the ‘Nadeshiko’, is unfazed about facing Australia in a later round – ‘I have a job to do,’ ...

Leah Blayney, who won 16 caps for Australia and coached national junior teams, ​joined Japan last year as an assistant.

TOKYO (AP) — Nick Champion de Crespigny marked his debut as captain with a try as a misfiring Australia overcame Japan 19-15 to open its five-match Northern Hemisphere tour Saturday. De Crespigny ...

Japan coach Nils Nielsen said his team want to make new history by winning next month's Asian Women's Cup as he named 16 England-based players in his squad on Thursday. Japan are the only Asian ...

The Asian football governing body confirms Japan has also expressed interest in pursuing sole hosting rights.