If Japan lives up to its billing as Women's Asian Cup favorite and wins the continental title for a third time in Australia, they may thank the inside knowledge of former Matildas midfielder Leah Blayney. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/02/11/soccer/leah-blayney-nadeshiko-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #leahblayney #nadeshikojapan #matildas #nilsnielsen #2026asiancup