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Kenta Hagiwara
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Freelance Reporter • ⚽️📱✍️ for Area Sports Network, TheCup.us • NASR member • 🎙️The Asian Football Show • 🇯🇵/🇺🇸• Posts are my own

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Shoes. Soccer. Sole.

FC Cincinnati dives into the world of sneakers, collaborating with MLS kit manufacturers Adidas and local skateshop UNheardof.

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Shoes. Soccer. Sole.
FC Cincinnati dives into the world of sneakers, collaborating with MLS kit manufacturers Adidas and local skateshop UNheardof brand.
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Hell’s Bells.

Hell is Real. Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique. An important Saturday Night in Cincinnati.

More on the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s concert and FC Cincinnati’s match, both on Saturday.

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Hell's Bells.
Hell is Real. Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique. An important Saturday Night in Cincinnati.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Shoes. Soccer. Sole.

FC Cincinnati dives into the world of sneakers, collaborating with MLS kit manufacturers Adidas and local skateshop UNheardof.

📸: UNheardof
🔗: open.substack.com/pub/kentahag...
Shoes. Soccer. Sole.
FC Cincinnati dives into the world of sneakers, collaborating with MLS kit manufacturers Adidas and local skateshop UNheardof brand.
open.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Previewing #USMNT match against Japan

🎙️ Quotes from Mauricio Pochettino

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USMNT looks to bounce back against strong Japan side.
By Kenta Hagiwara SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 (COLUMBUS, OH) – Mauricio Pochettino’s US Men’s National Team look to bounce back after suffering another loss on home soil, losing 0-2 against AFC’s South Korea on...
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September 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
#ACLElite and #ACLTwo draw details from last week.

✍️ First contribution for Bad Dawg Sports.

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AFC Champions League 2025/26: Group Stage Draw Insights
Get the latest updates on the AFC Champions League 2025/26 draws, groups, and match schedules for both Elite and ACL Two competitions.
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August 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
FULLTIME: #USWNT win 4-0 against Ireland at TQL Stadium, marking their 600th all-time win.

More quotes to come.

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USWNT wins their 600th match.
JULY 29, 2025 (CINCINNATI, OH) - Rose Lavelle's home city plays host to the Republic of Ireland in the last USWNT match of June.
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June 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
In Conversation with Joey Akpunonu: On His Journey So Far

From biology labs to backlines - I spoke with Joey Akpunonu about the college route to pro soccer, draft day nerves, and his goals with the Battery this season.

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In Conversation with Joey Akpunonu: On His Journey So Far
JUNE 12, 2025 (CHARLESTON, SC) - Joey Akpunonu’s career is a compelling case study in why the collegiate soccer path works - he’s a player who may not have considered going pro without the structure a...
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June 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Reposted by Kenta Hagiwara
JERSEY SWAP: The Club World Cup comes to Cincinnati soon! Do we like how it looks so far?

We bring in Daniel from Arriba Bolso!, Nate from We Are Soccer, Kenta from the Asian Futbol Show, and CST’s own Jose Guerra to discuss the format and possible outcomes! cincinnatisoccertalk.com/2025/06/05/s...
S10 E19 Jersey Swap – The Club World Cup Preview Show! - Cincinnati Soccer Talk
The international break finally gives us some time to stretch and recollect our bearings, but we at the Jersey Swap podcast never rest. The laundry always needs to be done! With the Club World Cup occ...
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June 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Kentucky Derby Week in Louisville means… soccer?

The birth of a new rivalry, the return of the #USOC, and more.

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Kentucky Derby Week in Louisville means... soccer?
Louisville City FC hosted two matches to start the month of May - a busy week as the city also hosted the Kentucky Derby.
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May 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Now THAT’S fun!
Some Ligue Majeure de Soccer vibes in the Kokuritsu concourse, featuring @tpen18.bsky.social and his friend who I’m not sure is on here #IMFC #VWFC #CFMTL #MLS
April 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
AFC and OFC to Cincinnati, expectations for this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.

Quotes from Auckland CityFC 🇳🇿 midfielder Dylan Manickum and Ulsan HD FC 🇰🇷 head coach Kim Pan-Gon via FIFA Media

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#FIFACWC
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AFC and OFC to Cincinnati.
Both AFC and OFC will be represented in Cincinnati, OH in 2025, as TQL Stadium plays host to Auckland City FC and Ulsan HD FC in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The opposition - the two German giants: B...
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March 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
#PRKvUAE

UAE lead early as they Fabio Lima scored in the 5th minute. 0-1.

#PLEvIRQ

Hussein’s header puts Iraq in front in the 34th minute. 0-1.

#AsianQualifiers
March 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
#IRNvUZB

2-2 Draw. Iran qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

#AsianQualifiers
March 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
#IRNvUZB

Mehdi Taremi, again. Iran equalize in the 83rd minute. 2-2.

#AsianQualifiers
March 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
#IRNvUZB

Uzbekistan retake the lead. One minute after Taremi’s equalizer, Fayuzallev scores. 1-2.

#AsianQualifiers
#IRNvUZB

Iran equalize. Mehdi Taremi. 1-1.

#AsianQualifiers
March 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
#IRNvUZB

Iran equalize. Mehdi Taremi. 1-1.

#AsianQualifiers
March 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
#IRNvUZB

Uzbekistan take the lead through Erkinov. 0-1.

#AsianQualifiers
March 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
#IDNvBHR

Indonesia bounce back from their loss in Australia, win their first match under Kluivert. 1-0 final.

#KGZvQAT

Kyrgyzstan pull off the “upset” as Qatar continue to struggle defensively. 3-1 final.
March 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
#KGZvQAT

Kyrgyzstan score a third, lead 3-1 as we enter second half stoppage time.

#AsianQualifiers
#KGZvQAT

Kyrgyzstan lead. Qatar’s defense continue to struggle. Unless Qatar stage a comeback, their hopes of automatic qualification in this round are practically finished.

#AsianQualifiers
March 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#KGZvQAT

Kyrgyzstan lead. Qatar’s defense continue to struggle. Unless Qatar stage a comeback, their hopes of automatic qualification in this round are practically finished.

#AsianQualifiers
March 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
#KGZvQAT

Chaotic few minutes. Qatar equalize, and Lucas Mendez gets sent off minutes later. 1-1, Qatar down to 10 men.

#AsianQualifiers
March 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
#IDNvBHR

Indonesia get their lead at home before the halftime break in a must-win match against Bahrain. 1-0 at half.

#KGZvQAT

Qatar concede another goal, down 1-0 at Kyrgyzstan at half.

#AsianQualifiers
March 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
#JPNvKSa

Japan and Saudi Arabia share the points…

Saudi managed one shot all match. Japan dominated the match…

#AsianQualifiers
March 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Jordan equalize against South Korea, Australia double their lead against China.

Phew.

#AsianQualifiers
March 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM
#JPNvKSA

Halftime. 0-0. Japan have been the “better team”. Zion Suzuki has had basically nothing to do thus far.

In other news, the Philippines now lead 2-0.

#AsianQualifiers
March 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM