soccer
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Kellyn Acosta discovered his identity through soccer
February 2, 2023 by Derek Tahara, Nichi Bei News
Over the years, Kellyn Acosta desperately wanted to fit in. However, the midfielder for the Los Angeles F.C., a Major League Soccer club, realized that being different made him who […] READ MORE
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Margueritte Aozasa makes history in UCLA Women’s soccer’s championship victory
December 22, 2022 by Nichi Bei News
For Margueritte Aozasa, the victory was “quite a comeback story.” On Dec. 5, Aozasa made history, becoming the first rookie head coach in NCAA women’s soccer history and the second […] READ MORE
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U.S.-based soccer player Yokoyama comes out as transgender
June 24, 2021 by Nichi Bei News
TOKYO — Japanese forward Kumi Yokoyama, who plays for the Washington Spirit in the U.S.-based National Women’s Soccer League, has come out as transgender in a YouTube video. “In the […] READ MORE
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Cameron Iwasa perseveres and scores with hometown team
May 21, 2020 by Nichi Bei News
Cameron Iwasa never thought he would be playing professional soccer. The Sacramento Republic FC forward thought he would simply play the sport at the University of California, Irvine while pursuing […] READ MORE
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FAST PITCH: Five more to watch
September 26, 2019 by Nichi Bei News
Here are five more athletes of Asian descent to watch. Ashima Shiraishi, rock climber, USAAlready one of the premier rock climbers in the world at just 18, Shiraishi has been […] READ MORE
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Despite disappointment, Japan can take pride
July 5, 2018 by Nichi Bei News
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia — Following a tumultuous and at-times controversial journey to the knockout stage, Japan came close to reaching their first-ever World Cup quarterfinals on July 2 before having their […] READ MORE
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Japan beats U.S. to seal Women’s World Cup fairytale
July 21, 2011 by Nichi Bei News
FRANKFURT (Kyodo) — Saki Kumagai completed a fairytale finish with the decisive spot kick as Japan stunned the United States 3-1 on penalties to win the Women’s World Cup for […] READ MORE
