Investment in the women's game has provided more resources for expert analysts, higher-quality video footage and better scouting networks. It means Asian talent is being scouted on a regular basis and the visibility of Japanese players, in particular, is putting them on the radar of the WSL's top clubs.

Japan can mount a serious challenge at next year's World Cup in North America, striker Ayase Ueda said after inspiring the Asian side to their first win over Brazil.

Japan fought back from 0-2 down to defeat five-time world champions Brazil for the first time in 14 attempts in Tokyo on Tuesday, thanks to goals from Takumi Minamino, Keito Nakamura and Ayase Ueda.

Japan vs Brazil will start at 6:30 a.m. ET/ 3:30 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 7:30 p.m. local time in Japan. The match will be shown on a select TV Channel in the U.S.

Michael Kim will head into the DP World India Championship with zero practice after visa issues kept him in Japan until late Wednesday.