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Japanese soccer players forming connections with L.A.'s Japanese American community

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Angel City now has three Japanese players on its roster, most in the league.

Jun Endo , a Japanese international, was the first truly influential Japanese player in Southern California .

The DodgersShohei Ohtani has created an opening for soccer players to stand up and stand out as well.

The two Galaxy defenders and the three women players have had different fortunes this season .

Angel City , which missed the playoffs last season , is 2 -2-2 while the Galaxy ( 0-7-3 ) is winless through 10 games.

They have gathered for dinner several times — always at a Japanese restaurant, said Angel City goalkeeper Hannah Stambaugh .

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