Nils Nielsen has stepped down as ⁠head coach of Nadeshiko Japan, less than two weeks after the Dane guided Nadeshiko Japan to ​the Women's Asian Cup title. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/04/03/soccer/nielsen-steps-down-nadeshiko-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #nilsnielsen #asiancup #japanfootballassociation
Nadeshiko Japan coach Nils Nielsen steps down after Asian Cup triumph

Nielsen became the first foreign manager of the women's team in 2024.

The Japan Times

Matildas' Asian Cup Heartbreak: A Familiar Script Unfolds

Australia's Matildas lost the Asian Cup final 1-0 to Japan on home soil. Find out why they lost and what happens next.

#Matildas #AsianCup #FootballAustralia #JapanFootball #WomensFootball

https://newsletter.tf/matildas-lose-asian-cup-final-to-japan-at-home/

The Matildas lost the Asian Cup final 1-0 to Japan, scoring zero goals from many chances. This is the third time Japan has beaten them in the final.

#Matildas #AsianCup #FootballAustralia #JapanFootball #WomensFootball
https://newsletter.tf/matildas-lose-asian-cup-final-to-japan-at-home/

Matildas lose 1-0 to Japan in Asian Cup final at home

Australia's Matildas lost the Asian Cup final 1-0 to Japan on home soil. Find out why they lost and what happens next.

NewsletterTF

MATILDAS SHIFT FOCUS AMID ASIAN CUP DEFEAT, CAPTAIN'S UNCERTAINTY

Australia's Matildas lost the Asian Cup final. Players go back to clubs, and coach eyes new strategies for World Cup. Sam Kerr might leave Chelsea.

#Matildas #AsianCup #SamKerr #WomensFootball #FootballNews

https://newsletter.tf/matildas-asian-cup-loss-new-tactics-sam-kerr-move/

Matildas Aim for New Tactics After Asian Cup Loss, Sam Kerr May Move Clubs

Australia's Matildas lost the Asian Cup final. Players go back to clubs, and coach eyes new strategies for World Cup. Sam Kerr might leave Chelsea.

NewsletterTF

The Matildas lost 1-0 in the Asian Cup final. Now, players are returning to their clubs in Europe, and the coach wants to try new game plans.

#Matildas #AsianCup #SamKerr #WomensFootball #FootballNews
https://newsletter.tf/matildas-asian-cup-loss-new-tactics-sam-kerr-move/

Matildas Aim for New Tactics After Asian Cup Loss, Sam Kerr May Move Clubs

Australia's Matildas lost the Asian Cup final. Players go back to clubs, and coach eyes new strategies for World Cup. Sam Kerr might leave Chelsea.

NewsletterTF

Win over Malaysia lifts Vietnam to No. 99, signaling renewed momentum in Southeast Asia football

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https://vietnaminsiders.com/vietnam-reenters-fifa-top-100-after-asian-cup-surge/

Vietnam Reenters FIFA Top 100 After Asian Cup Surge - Vietnam Insider

Win over Malaysia lifts Vietnam to No. 99, signaling renewed momentum in Southeast Asia football

Vietnam Insider
Women's Asian Cup 2026: How Sam Kerr, Alanna Kennedy and every other Matildas player fared at the tournament https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-23/how-matildas-fared-asian-cup-kennedy-kerr-fowler/106483936 #matildas #asiancup #football
How every Matilda fared at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup

From the players who lit up the tournament to those who never quite got going, here is a closer look at how each Matilda fared at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.

The Matildas’ near misses sting but their Asian Cup final suggests this great team are not done

There was talk of this being a last hurrah at home for a golden generation of Matildas. But their performance showed a glimmer of something else

The Guardian