5 days ago
FC Bayern Women kicked off 2026/27 pre-season with a 4-1 victory over RB Ōmiya Ardija at the NACK5 Stadium in Tokyo as part of their Allianz Women's Tour. Pernille Harder and Jovana ******* janović gave Germany's double winners the advantage in the first half, before Katharina Naschenweng added a third in the second period. Minami Munakata's header earned the hosts a consolation before Alara's penalty in added time wrapped things up in ******* an. Sarah Mattner, Kassandra Potsi, Ella Rauscha and Regina van Eijk all made their debuts for Bayern during the game.
Bayern got off to the better start in their first game of the new season in hot summer temperatures. José Barcala's side controlled proceedings before Momoko Tanikawa dribbled her way through the home defence and looked for Harder, who couldn't make the chance count. The Dane made no mistake at a corner a minute later as she was found at the far post and pounced on the bouncing ball to open the scoring.
Damnjanović had a great opportunity to double the lead after 19 minutes when played clean through by Harder, but she was unable to beat goalkeeper Yuria Ito. Klara Bühl got into the action when she struck the crossbar with a shot from the edge of the box.
Bayern remained on the front foot but Ōmiya had some promising moments, mainly through Hanon Nishio's three efforts off target. The Munich Frauen finally stretched their lead on the stroke of half-time when Tanikawa found ******* janović to finish at the far post.
Barcala made some changes for the second half but it didn't change the pattern of play. Nishio remained a lively outlet for Ōmiya, but she was well marshalled by captain Glódis Viggósdóttir and the defence. A Bühl corner was met by the head of Magdalena Eriksson but failed to hit the target, before Tanikawa won a free-kick on the edge of the penalty area but couldn't beat the jumping wall.
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Bayern got off to the better start in their first game of the new season in hot summer temperatures. José Barcala's side controlled proceedings before Momoko Tanikawa dribbled her way through the home defence and looked for Harder, who couldn't make the chance count. The Dane made no mistake at a corner a minute later as she was found at the far post and pounced on the bouncing ball to open the scoring.
Damnjanović had a great opportunity to double the lead after 19 minutes when played clean through by Harder, but she was unable to beat goalkeeper Yuria Ito. Klara Bühl got into the action when she struck the crossbar with a shot from the edge of the box.
Bayern remained on the front foot but Ōmiya had some promising moments, mainly through Hanon Nishio's three efforts off target. The Munich Frauen finally stretched their lead on the stroke of half-time when Tanikawa found ******* janović to finish at the far post.
Barcala made some changes for the second half but it didn't change the pattern of play. Nishio remained a lively outlet for Ōmiya, but she was well marshalled by captain Glódis Viggósdóttir and the defence. A Bühl corner was met by the head of Magdalena Eriksson but failed to hit the target, before Tanikawa won a free-kick on the edge of the penalty area but couldn't beat the jumping wall.
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5 days ago
The Bayern Munich women's team is back! The FC Bayern Frauen are currently in ****** an on their Allianz Women's Tour. As part of the tour, they will play against ****** anese first division side RB Ōmiya Ardija on Saturday for the first friendly of the season.
FCBayern.com has the details and match preview. The Bavarians will be without Giulia Gwinn, Vanessa Gilles, Sarah Zadrazil, Lena Oberdorf, Sophie Proost, and Anna Klink. Additionally, Bernadette Amani is captaining Ivory Coast at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Head coach José Barcala made special mention of Bayern's ****** anese international Momoko Tanikawa in his pre-game comments: "Our visit is making us realize even more why Momoko is such a great person and great player. It's very enriching to get to know her culture and be here together with her.
"It's also great to see how welcome we are and how smoothly everything's going because the people are so helpful. Tomorrow's friendly against RB Ōmiya Ardija is a very good opportunity for us to keep working on our objectives. We're looking forward to the match and our first test."
Kickoff will be at 4:00 AM EDT, with the match available on FC Bayern TV Plus. You can follow along with more photos and updates from the Allianz Women's Tour at the FC Bayern blog.
#allianz #ardija
FCBayern.com has the details and match preview. The Bavarians will be without Giulia Gwinn, Vanessa Gilles, Sarah Zadrazil, Lena Oberdorf, Sophie Proost, and Anna Klink. Additionally, Bernadette Amani is captaining Ivory Coast at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Head coach José Barcala made special mention of Bayern's ****** anese international Momoko Tanikawa in his pre-game comments: "Our visit is making us realize even more why Momoko is such a great person and great player. It's very enriching to get to know her culture and be here together with her.
"It's also great to see how welcome we are and how smoothly everything's going because the people are so helpful. Tomorrow's friendly against RB Ōmiya Ardija is a very good opportunity for us to keep working on our objectives. We're looking forward to the match and our first test."
Kickoff will be at 4:00 AM EDT, with the match available on FC Bayern TV Plus. You can follow along with more photos and updates from the Allianz Women's Tour at the FC Bayern blog.
#allianz #ardija
30 days ago
Ota Yamamoto has been confirmed as a new player for RB Leipzig.
The 22-year-old ****** anese attacker has signed a contract running until 2031 with Die Roten Bullen, making the switch from Kashiwa Reysol.
Yamamoto will immediately be sent out on a one-year loan to RB Ōmiya Ardija, where he also spent last season on loan.
During that spell, the forward scored 10 goals and provided three ****** ists in 19 appearances.
Ota Yamamoto is a natural attacking midfielder, but is also capable of playing as a second striker or operating as a winger.
The 22-year-old ****** anese attacker has signed a contract running until 2031 with Die Roten Bullen, making the switch from Kashiwa Reysol.
Yamamoto will immediately be sent out on a one-year loan to RB Ōmiya Ardija, where he also spent last season on loan.
During that spell, the forward scored 10 goals and provided three ****** ists in 19 appearances.
Ota Yamamoto is a natural attacking midfielder, but is also capable of playing as a second striker or operating as a winger.
30 days ago
Aberdeen have rejected various bids for Topi Keskinen this month, but the offers were well below the club's valuation and they are not actively looking to sell the 23-year-old Finland winger. (Anthony Joseph on X)
Aberdeen have turned down multiple bids from Debrecen for Topi Keskinen as they are looking to at least recoup the £800,000 they paid HJK Helsinki for the winger, who is believed to be open to a transfer amid interest from other clubs, including OB Odense. (Daily Record)
Elfsborg are closing in on the signing of 24-year-old Aberdeen right-back Alexander Jensen after a fee of around £500,000, plus add-ons, was agreed. (Anthony Joseph on X)
Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson says they managed to beat a host of Scottish Premiership rivals to winger Tony Yogane from Brentford after his board sanctioned a six-figure transfer fee for the 20-year-old. (Press & Journal)
Tokyo Verdy and Omiya Ardija have made offers for Aberdeen striker Kusini Yengi, but the Australian 27-year-old is not keen to stay in ***** an after spending the second half of last season on loan at Cerezo Osaka, who are not triggering the buy option. (Anthony Joseph on X)
Aberdeen have turned down multiple bids from Debrecen for Topi Keskinen as they are looking to at least recoup the £800,000 they paid HJK Helsinki for the winger, who is believed to be open to a transfer amid interest from other clubs, including OB Odense. (Daily Record)
Elfsborg are closing in on the signing of 24-year-old Aberdeen right-back Alexander Jensen after a fee of around £500,000, plus add-ons, was agreed. (Anthony Joseph on X)
Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson says they managed to beat a host of Scottish Premiership rivals to winger Tony Yogane from Brentford after his board sanctioned a six-figure transfer fee for the 20-year-old. (Press & Journal)
Tokyo Verdy and Omiya Ardija have made offers for Aberdeen striker Kusini Yengi, but the Australian 27-year-old is not keen to stay in ***** an after spending the second half of last season on loan at Cerezo Osaka, who are not triggering the buy option. (Anthony Joseph on X)
