Women's soccer in Asia can close the gap on Europe and North America with this week's launch of the AFC Women's Champions League, say players from Urawa Reds Ladies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/10/02/soccer/asian-women-soccer-champions-league/ #soccer #urawaredsladies #afcwomen039schampionsleague
Champions League can put Asian women's soccer on map, players say

Women's soccer in Europe and North America is in rude health, but Asia has fallen behind.

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The inaugural Asian Women's Champions League will kick off in August with 22 teams competing for the top prize of $1.3 million. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/06/14/soccer/asian-womens-champions-league/ #soccer #asianwomen039schampionsleague #asianfootballconfederation #urawaredsladies
Asian Women's Champions League to launch in August with $1.3 million first prize

One club each from 22 countries across the continent will play in the new competition, including reigning Asian Women's Club Championship winners Urawa Reds Ladies.

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The Urawa Reds Ladies will get the chance to vie for the AFC Women’s Club Championship title after the AFC reversed a controversial earlier decision to cancel the final. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/09/soccer/urawa-reds-ladies-afc-club-final/ #soccer #urawaredsladies #afcwomensclubchampionship #weleague #harunatakata
Urawa Reds Ladies to vie for Asian supremacy amid controversy over AFC's actions

Final to go ahead after backlash forced AFC to reverse earlier decision to cancel match.

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