INAC Leonessa (W)

Leagues Played: Japan Women Empowerment League 99 Japan L1 League Women 90 Japan League Cup Women 37 Japan Cup Women 29 Women’s Friendly 2
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Fixtures

Japan Women Empowerment League	09/27 09:00	8	AC Nagano Parceiro (W) vs INAC Leonessa (W)	-	View
Japan Women Empowerment League	10/05 04:00	9	JEF Utd Chiba (W) vs INAC Leonessa (W)	-	View
Japan Women Empowerment League	10/13 06:00	10	INAC Leonessa (W) vs Mynavi Sendai (W)	-	View
Japan Women Empowerment League	10/18 04:00	11	Albirex Niigata (W) vs INAC Leonessa (W)	-	View
Japan Women Empowerment League	11/02 05:00	12	INAC Leonessa (W) vs Nojima (W)	-	View
Japan Women Empowerment League	11/08 05:00	13	West Adelaide vs INAC Leonessa (W)	-	View

Results

Japan Women Empowerment League	09/21 07:00	7	^[2] INAC Leonessa (W) v Kinguin ^[3]	D	1-1
Japan Women Empowerment League	09/15 05:00	6	^[11] Nojima (W) v INAC Leonessa (W) ^[2]	W	1-5
Japan Women Empowerment League	09/06 09:00	5	^[2] INAC Leonessa (W) v Cerezo Osaka (W) ^[7]	W	5-0
Japan Women Empowerment League	08/30 09:00	4	^[9] Bolotova/Davletova v INAC Leonessa (W) ^[2]	W	0-1
Japan Women Empowerment League	08/23 09:00	3	^[4] INAC Leonessa (W) v Chifure AS Elfen Saitama (W) ^[8]	W	2-1
Japan Women Empowerment League	08/17 09:30	2	^[6] Sanfrecce Hiroshima Women v INAC Leonessa Women ^[1]	L	2-1
Japan Women Empowerment League	08/10 09:00	1	^[4] INAC Leonessa Women v NTV Beleza Women ^[4]	W	2-0
Japan Women Empowerment League	05/17 05:00	22	^[10] Nojima Women v INAC Leonessa Women ^[2]	W	1-3
Japan Women Empowerment League	05/11 05:00	21	^[2] INAC Leonessa Women v Mynavi Sendai Women ^[12]	W	6-0
Japan Women Empowerment League	05/04 06:00	20	^[1] NTV Beleza Women v INAC Leonessa Women ^[3]	W	0-2
Japan Women Empowerment League	04/27 05:00	19	^[3] INAC Leonessa Women v Cerezo Osaka Women ^[7]	W	3-1
Japan Women Empowerment League	04/19 05:00	18	^[5] Sanfrecce Hiroshima Women v INAC Leonessa Women ^[2]	L	1-0

Stats

	Total	Home	Away
Matches played	37	17	20
Wins	24	12	12
Draws	7	4	3
Losses	6	1	5
Goals for	69	37	32
Goals against	29	9	20
Clean sheets	17	9	8
Failed to score	5	3	2

Wikipedia - INAC Kobe Leonessa

INAC Kobe Leonessa (INAC神戸レオネッサ, Ainakku-Kōbe Reonessa) is a professional Japanese football club from Kobe, founded in 2001. INAC stands for International Athletic Club, while Leonessa means Lioness in Italian.

In 2006 INAC Leonessa was promoted to the Nadeshiko.League, where it has played since 2020. In 2021 they are playing in WE League. The 2008 season marked a great leap for the team as it was the runner-up both in the Nadeshiko.League and the All Japan Women's Football Championship. 2010 saw INAC lift its first title as they beat Urawa Red Diamonds in the final of the All Japan Women's Football Championship through a penalty shootout, and in 2011, coinciding with the club's 10th anniversary, the team won the double Nadeshiko.League – All Japan Women's Football Championship.

Leonessa's 2011 squad included seven champions of the 2011 World Cup: Ayumi Kaihori, Yukari Kinga, Nahomi Kawasumi, Shinobu Ohno, Homare Sawa, Megumi Takase and Asuna Tanaka.

INAC Leonessa (W) is a prominent women's football team based in Japan, renowned for its competitive spirit and strong performances in the Nadeshiko League, Japan's top-tier women's football division. Established in 2004, the club has grown into one of the most successful and popular teams in Japanese women's football, known for its disciplined play, talented roster, and commitment to developing local talent. INAC Leonessa has secured multiple league titles and domestic cups, contributing significantly to the growth of women's soccer in Japan. The team’s vibrant blue and white colors symbolize their resilience and unity on the pitch. With a dedicated fan base and a focus on nurturing future stars, INAC Leonessa continues to be a leading force in Japanese women's football, inspiring many young athletes across the country.