COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – August 22, 2018 – After competing at the 2018 Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup in London, U.S. Women’s National Team goalkeeper Jackie Briggs (Robesonia, Pa.) and captain Melissa Gonzalez (Mohegan Lake, N.Y) have formally announced their retirement from the senior squad. The duo joined the USWNT in 2010 and have been staples of the red, white and blue roster for nearly a decade. Together, the pair combined for 425 international caps and several moments of shock, cheer and success on the pitch. Continue reading Goalkeeper Briggs, Captain Gonzalez Announce Retirement from USWNT
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England Left Frustrated As Capacity Crowd Find Their Voice
A capacity crowd, a pyrotechnics display and the knowledge that a win was crucial was enough to set nerves jangling for both England and USA. Continue reading England Left Frustrated As Capacity Crowd Find Their Voice
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Schopman Names 18-Athlete Roster to Compete at the Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup
LANCASTER, Pa. – July 2, 2018 – It’s the second biggest stage for the sport held every four years. A squad of 28 women, all striving for the best, all fighting for the same dream Continue reading Schopman Names 18-Athlete Roster to Compete at the Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup
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USWNT Shut Out in Third Match of Test Series Against Argentina
TUCUMAN, Argentina – June 15, 2018 – The third match of a five-game test series between the U.S. Women’s National Team and FIH Hero World Ranked No. 3 Argentina concluded Thursday night in Tucuman, Argentina at the Swimming and Gymnastics Club. Los Leones used a late first quarter goal and dominant ball control to shut down USA throughout the match en route to a 4-0 victory. Continue reading USWNT Shut Out in Third Match of Test Series Against Argentina
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Disney and USA Field Hockey Join Forces for Signature Event at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for Next Three Years
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., and COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Disney Field Hockey Showcase at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be sanctioned by USA Field Hockey next year as part of a three-year extension announced today. Continue reading Disney and USA Field Hockey Join Forces for Signature Event at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for Next Three Years
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Education is key to Janneke’s success
“The team contesting the 2018 World Cup is completely different from the team that played in 2014, so it is impossible to compare them.” USA Coach Janneke Schopman is considering her team’s prospects ahead of the Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup in London and reflecting on the fourth place finish the team achieved at the same event in 2014. Continue reading Education is key to Janneke’s success
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Ireland finished their 5 Nations campaign with a comfortable win v USA
5 Nations, Malaga
Ireland 4 (Alan Sothern, John McKee, Peter Caruth, Neal Glassey)
USA 2 (Sean Cicchi, Aki Kaeppeler) Continue reading Ireland finished their 5 Nations campaign with a comfortable win v USA
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Chile make Pan Am history to mark the first-ever Argentina-Chile Pan Am Cup final
A 60-minute thriller culminated in the last two minutes of play with back-to-back goals. Denise Krimerman scored with less than 20 seconds on the clock to power Chile 4-3 over USA, marking the first time ever that the Pan American Cup final will not involve Argentina and USA and the first time Chile has ever won against USA in official competition. Continue reading Chile make Pan Am history to mark the first-ever Argentina-Chile Pan Am Cup final
