DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - Leah Crouse, Emma DeBerdine, Kelee Lapage, and Hope Rose are four of 22 athletes representing the United States on the U.S. Women's National Team. The twelfth ranked U.S. team traveled to Dunedin, New Zealand for the 3 Nations Tournament, which includes matches against No. 9 New Zealand, and No. 11 Japan.
(Jan. 20) The United States opened the tournament with a dramatic 2-1 come from behind victory over host No. 9 New Zealand, sealed by a late goal in the 57th minute. Emma DeBerdine sparked the rally with a key deflection off a long ball in the 37th minute that led to the equalizer, while Hope Rose delivered a crucial defensive stop that created a scoring opportunity as the U.S. pressed for the win.
(Jan. 22) The U.S. continued its momentum with a dominant 4-0 shutout of Japan, controlling play on both ends of the field. The Americans outshot Japan 7-1Â and held a decisive edge in penalty corners, 8-2.
(Jan. 23) Against New Zealand A, the No. 11 U.S. Women's National Team earned a 4-1 win. After equalizing on a penalty stroke in the 37th minute, the U.S. took control in the second half. Hope Rose intercepted a key pass to help set up a goal, and DeBerdine added to the scoring as the Americans pulled away.
(Jan. 24) Closing the tournament, the No. 11 United States will finish the tournament at 10 pm against No. 9 New Zealand.
