Japan Dominates Taiwan as Vietnam Stuns India: What This Means for Women’s Soccer and America’s Global Sporting Interests

In the sweltering heat of Perth, Japan asserted its dominance with a clinical 2-0 victory over Taiwan, while Vietnam pulled off a dramatic last-gasp 2-1 win against India to open the Women’s Asian Cup. These opening matches not only reveal the rising competitive spirit in Asia but also raise critical questions about America’s place on the global sports stage.Are We Paying Attention to Global Competition in Women’s Soccer?Japan, two-time defending champions with titles in 2014 and 2018, demonstrated once again why they remain among Asia's elite. With nearly 90% possession and an overwhelming number of shots—30 attempts including 10 on...