Out of the nine Junior Pan American field hockey tournaments held for women since 1988, team USA has attained the gold medal one time.
The 2023 U-21 USA women’s squad face off with one of the world’s best performers today at 3:30 p.m. at Wildey Hockey Centre in Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex in Saint Michael, Barbados.
Argentina knocked off the Americans 2-0 in the first contest of the tournament. But, the Junior Eagles rallied back to defeat Uruguay 4-1, earning them a spot at the Junior World Cup. Up next, USA outlasted Chile in shootouts. Regulation ended in a 1-1 draw. Shootouts ensued, in which the Junior Eagles dominated 2-0 placing the Americans in today’s championship game.
Here is the team’s roster:
- Mia Abello, Houston, Texas
- Lucy Adams, Andover, Mass.
- Olivia Bent-Cole, Philadelphia, Pa.
- Charlotte Bruder, Malvern, Pa.
- Jans Croon, Manhattan Beach, Calif.
- Katie Dixon, Cary, N.C.
- Ryleigh Heck, Berlin, N.J.
- Josie Hollamon, Delmar, Del.
- Daniela Mendez-Trendler, Reistertown, Md.
- Madison Orsi, Downingtown, Pa.
- Hope Rose, Dauphin, Pa.
- Annabel Skubisz, Houston, Texas
- Abigail Tamer, Whitmore Lake, Mich.
- Kiersten Thomassey, New Albany, Ohio
- Ellie Todd, Wellesley, Mass.
- Reagan Underwood, Sinking Spring, Pa.
- Lauren Wadas, Annville, Pa.
- Rayne Wright, Bethlehem, Pa.
- Isabella Bianco, Berlin, N.J. and Jayden Moon, Spotsylvania, Pa. *non-traveling reserve
Head Coach:Tracey Paul
Assistant Coaches: Allan Law, Jordan Page (Page is also manager)
Video analyst: Chris Fry
