Endo, who plays in the United States for Angel City of the National Women’s Soccer League. said the Nadeshiko will now turn to qualifying for the Paris Olympics next summer.
Japan exits the Women's World Cup but sees progress in young squad
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The group said it would curtail certain gameday traditions, including chants, until changes are made.
Washington Spirit coach fired, team sanctioned by NWSL
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![Former Washington Spirit head coach Richie Burke, shown here in a screen capture from the July 2, 2021 episode of his eponymous YouTube program, has been placed on administrative leave amid reports he verbally abused players on the professional women's soccer team. (YouTube.com; Washington Spirit) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rch2KVI9SII]](https://twt-thumbs.washtimes.com/media/image/2021/08/11/Screen_Shot_2021-08-11_at_12.28.46_c168-0-1413-726_s652x380.png?7f9996d762679585efc67aa2a73e5772ed5629b2)
