Former Japan international Azusa Iwashimizu, a key member of the 2011 Women's World Cup-winning side, will retire when the domestic football season ends next month, her club Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza said Monday.The 39-year-old defender has spent her entire club career with Beleza and became known for balancing motherhood with her football duties following her return to the pitch a year after giving birth to her son in 2020."The reason for my retirement is simple -- I'm no longer able to perform at a level that satisfies me," Iwashimizu said in a statement from the club."I'm truly gratef…READ FULL ARTICLE