Champions League can put Asian women's football on map, say players

The women's game has exploded in popularity in Europe in recent years, with clubs in England, Spain and Germany enjoying record attendances and investment. Women's football in North America is also in rude health but Asia has fallen behind since Japan became the continent's first and only World Cup winners in 2011. Asian football chiefs are aiming to give the women's club game a shot in the arm when the Champions League kicks off on Thursday. Urawa won an invitational continental competition that served as a test event last season...