Aya Miyama’s penalty lifts Japan past Switzerland, 1-0
Aya Miyama scored on a penalty kick in the 29th minute as defending Women's World Cup champion Japan opened with a 1-0 win over newcomer Switzerland.
Japan off to winning start as Aya Miyama penalty sinks Switzerland | Football News
Captain Aya Miyama converted a first-half penalty to get defending...
Lionel Messi Wins FIFA World Player Award for 5th Time
Lionel Messi has won the FIFA world player of the year award for a record fifth time. Messi ended Cristiano Ronaldo's two-year hold on the...
Meet the USA's best friend and biggest threat on Japanese World Cup team
VANCOUVER -- As the United States stood disconsolately on the field after its shocking defeat in the 2011 Women's World Cup final,...
Japan can win World Cup mind game, warns Miyama
Captain Aya Miyama has warned that despite the weight of expectations Japan have the mental strength to pull off a successful defence of their women's World...
Aya Miyama named AFC Women’s Player of the Year 2015
Kuala Lumpur: Aya Miyama continues to standout as one of the finest players of her generation with the Japan international claiming the AFC...
Aya Sameshima, Japan: 2019 Women’s World Cup Influencer
Aya Sameshima, date of birth: 16 June 1987, place of birth: Tochigi, Japan, position: Defender, superpower: Brave leadership.
Women's World Cup, USA vs. Japan: Who is Aya Miyama?
Aya Miyama, 2011 World Cup: Huge goals and hugs. Miyama combined her captaincy with clutch play in the 2011 Women's World Cup, leading her...
Japan's Aya Miyama Is the One to Watch in Women's World Cup Final
Miyama, arguably the best player in the 2015 Women's World Cup, is the biggest threat to the United States in this Women's World Cup final.
Women's World Cup final: five Japan players to watch
Captain Aya Miyama is the undisputed star of this classy Japan side, but watch out for Shinobu Ohno, Rumi Utsugi, Mana Iwabuchi – and don't forget the coach.
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Creative midfielder and set-piece specialist; influential player during Japan's 2011 World Cup win and a senior team leader for many years.