USA RUGBY – The USA Women’s U23s ready for their second and final match of the 2023 Women’s Americas Rugby Trophy, which began with a 15-15 tie against Brazil. Head Coach Katie Dowty announced the Match Day 23 roster ahead of Wednesday’s match against Colombia, kicking off June 7 at 9 a.m. ET, live on Brasil Rugby YouTube.
Keia Mae Sagapolu captains the squad of 23 as they take on Colombia at Nogueirão Stadium. All matches will be livestreamed on Brasil Rugby YouTube.
“After reviewing the Brazil match, we are very confident in our ability to win gainline on both sides of the ball,” Dowty told USA Rugby. “When these players hit onto the ball at pace, they are a terrifying prospect for any defense. Defensively we proved our ability to stay in the fight and prevent points even deep in our half, but we’re hoping to tilt the territory scales and have more 22 entries of our own tomorrow. We’ve fine tuned some connections and are focused on playing with more possession and continuity against Colombia. If we can look after the ball, this team can fly down the pitch.”
USA Women’s U23s Roster v. Colombia | June 7, 9 am ET
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| 1. Alivia Leatherman | Notre Dame College |
| 2. Queenette Toomalatai | Rhinos Academy |
| 3. Keia Mae Sagapolu (C) | Central Washington Univ. |
| 4. Monalisa Tupou | EPA Lady Razorbacks |
| 5. Emerson Allen | Railway Union (Ireland) |
| 6. Paluvavau Freda Tafuna | Lindenwood Univ. |
| 7. Tessa Hann | Central Washington Univ. |
| 8. Kapoina Bailey | Lindenwood Univ. |
| 9. Taina Tukuafu | Lindenwood Univ. |
| 10. Kristin Bitter | Dartmouth College |
| 11. Susan Adegoke | Life Univ. |
| 12. Tiahna Padilla | Harvard Univ. |
| 13. Emily Henrich | Dartmouth College |
| 14. Sereana Vulaono | Chicago Lions |
| 15. Alex Wantlin | Life Univ. |
| 16. Lauren Ferridge | Dartmouth College |
| 17. Reece Woods | Eagle High School, Idaho |
| 18. Olivia Woods | Eagle High School, Idaho |
| 19. Samantha Brackett | Rhinos Academy |
| 20. Anna Van Dyk | Quinnipiac Univ. |
| 21. Sadie Schier | Dartmouth College |
| 22. Alyssa Cunningham | Sacred Heart Univ. |
| 23. Autumn LoCicero | Life University |
| Injury Reserve | |
| Abbey Jacobs | Univ. Wisconsin-Eau Claire |
| Cameron Fields | Harvard Univ. |
USA Women’s U23s Traveling Staff
Head Coach | Katie Dowty
Assistant Coach | Mel Denham
Assistant Coach | Lisa Jackson
Team Manager | Tiffany Lopez
Athletic Trainer | Anna Unnasch
USA Women’s U23s Americas Rugby Trophy Schedule
Saturday, June 3
v. Brazil | 15-15 (D)
Wednesday, June 7
v. Colombia | 9:00 a.m. ET