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Team USA wants Japanese American goalkeeper Taishi Nozawa, but there's a catch

The Okinawa-born player was voted Royal Antwerp's player of the year after a breakout season in Belgian soccer.

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Nov 04, 2026
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Japanese American goalkeeper Taishi Brandon Nozawa, who plays for Belgian club Royal Antwerp FC, has drawn interest from the U.S. men’s national soccer team. However, a potential move to Team USA could raise questions about the 23-year-old’s citizenship status, given Japan’s restrictions on holding mu…

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