Soccer Women's Japan National Team announces U.S. expedition members February 25 at 16:55
Coach Asako Takakura of Japan's national soccer team, Nadeshiko Japan, announced 23 members of the U.S. expedition next month as part of the strengthening for the Tokyo Olympics and said, "It will be a tournament to determine which players will be needed." I told the aim.
Japan, ranked 10th in the world rankings, will travel to the United States next month to take part in an international tournament against four teams as part of the strengthening for the Tokyo Olympics, which will begin in July, and is in the world's first place, winning two consecutive World Cup titles USA, 6th place England, 13th place Spain.
On the 25th, Manager Takakura held a press conference in Tokyo, announcing the 23 members who will be on an American expedition.
The members are captains, and in addition to players with a proven track record such as defender Saki Kumagai and ace Mana Iwabuchi who play in the French league, strength in power and height such as Mami Ueno and Mayu Ikejiri in the forward I have overtaken players.
Competing against the mighty United States and England, who have won the Tokyo Olympics, this tournament is a test for Japan.
Coach Takakura said, "This is the last tournament before the Olympics, and it will be a tournament to determine which athlete will need the last 18 members. The current team has no absolute ace. The challenge is how to increase our strength. "
"Nadeshiko Japan" will depart to the United States on the 2nd of next month, and both will play Spain on the 6th of Japan time, England on the 9th, and the United States on the 12th. NHK will broadcast on BS1.