USA RUGBY – The USA Women’s U23s program has landed in São Paulo and is gearing up for their first of two matches in the 2023 Women’s Americas Rugby Trophy. Head Coach Katie Dowty announced the Match Day 23 squad today who will be facing off with Brazil on Saturday.
Keia Mae Sagapolu captains the squad of 23 for Saturday. Sagapolu joins the U23s squad after earning her first USA Women’s Eagles cap at the 2023 Pacific Four Series in Madrid. USA U23s vs. Brazil kicks off on June 3 at Nicolau Alayon Stadium. They’ll then go on to play Colombia on June 7 at Nogueirão Stadium. All matches will be live-streamed on Brasil Rugby YouTube.
Head Coach Katie Dowty on their match tomorrow: “We are so excited for these incredibly talented young players to show what they can do on the international stage. Their vision, dynamic attack, and physicality is so fun to watch. I believe we’ll be seeing many of them in an Eagles jersey for years to come and we’re getting a glimpse into that future.”
USA Women’s U23s Roster v. Brazil
| Jersey Number | Name | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauren Ferridge | Dartmouth College |
| 2 | Queenette Toomalatai | Rhinos Academy |
| 3 | Keia Mae Sagapolu (C) | Central Washington University |
| 4 | Monalisa Tupou | EPA Lady Razorbacks |
| 5 | Emerson Allen | Railway Union (Ireland) |
| 6 | Paluvavau Freda Tafuna | Lindenwood University |
| 7 | Tessa Hann | Central Washington University |
| 8 | Kapoina Bailey | Lindenwood University |
| 9 | Taina Tukuafu | Lindenwood University |
| 10 | Kristin Bitter | Dartmouth College |
| 11 | Susan Adegoke | Life University |
| 12 | Tiahna Padilla | Harvard University |
| 13 | Emily Henrich | Dartmouth College |
| 14 | Sereana Vulaono | Chicago Lions |
| 15 | Alex Wantlin | Life University |
| 16 | Alivia Leatherman | Notre Dame College |
| 17 | Reece Woods | Eagle High School, Idaho |
| 18 | Olivia Woods | Eagle High School, Idaho |
| 19 | Abbey Jacobs | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire |
| 20 | Anna Van Dyk | Quinnipiac University |
| 21 | Samantha Brackett | Rhinos Academy |
| 22 | Alyssa Cunningham | Sacred Heart University |
| 23 | Autumn LoCicero | Life University |
| Reserve | Sadie Schier | Dartmouth College |
| Reserve | Cameron Fields | Harvard University |
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 U23 Schedule
Saturday, June 3
v. Brazil | 2 p.m. ET
Wednesday, June 7
v. Colombia | 9 a.m. ET