United States women's national field hockey team
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The United States women's national field hockey team represents the United States
in the international field hockey competitions. The women's team, coached by Australia
's Lee Bodimeade
since 2005, made its first international appearance at the 1983 Women's Hockey World Cup
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where Team USA ended up in sixth place. http://www.usfieldhockey.com/games/wc_wresults.htm
, the team won their first international prize, a bronze medal. This happened after the Netherlands defeated Australia (2-0) in the final match of the round-robin tournament and Australia and the United States were left tied for third place with identical records: two wins, two losses, one draw, and nine goals scored and seven goals conceded. Following the Holland-Australia match, the United States players came down from the stands and competed with the Australians in a penalty shoot-out to decide the bronze medal. The US won the shootout (10-5) to claim America's first Olympic medal in women's field hockey.
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Hockey at the Pan American Games
2011
- Guadalajara, Mexico 2007
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2003 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 1999 - Winnipeg, Canada 1995 - Mar del Plata, Argentina 1991 - Havana, Cuba 1987 - Indianapolis, Indiana
, United States
Pan American Cup
2009 - Hamilton, Bermuda
2004 - Bridgetown, Barbados 2001 - Kingston, Jamaica
Champions Challenge
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in the international field hockey competitions. The women's team, coached by Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
's Lee Bodimeade
Lee Bodimeade
Lee Bodimeade is a former field hockey player from Australia, who was part of the team that won the silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain....
since 2005, made its first international appearance at the 1983 Women's Hockey World Cup
Women's Hockey World Cup
The Women's Hockey World Cup is the field hockey World Cup competition for women, whose format for qualification and final tournament is similar to the men's. It has been held since 1974. The tournament has been organised by the International Hockey Federation since they merged with the...
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where Team USA ended up in sixth place. http://www.usfieldhockey.com/games/wc_wresults.htm
1984 Summer Olympics
During the 1984 Summer Olympics1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
, the team won their first international prize, a bronze medal. This happened after the Netherlands defeated Australia (2-0) in the final match of the round-robin tournament and Australia and the United States were left tied for third place with identical records: two wins, two losses, one draw, and nine goals scored and seven goals conceded. Following the Holland-Australia match, the United States players came down from the stands and competed with the Australians in a penalty shoot-out to decide the bronze medal. The US won the shootout (10-5) to claim America's first Olympic medal in women's field hockey.
2008 Summer Olympics
The Olympic qualifying squad placed first in the second series of games during the 2008 Women's Hockey Olympic Qualifier. The team finished in eighth place in the 2008 Summer Olympics2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
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Honors
| Women's Hockey World Cup Women's Hockey World Cup The Women's Hockey World Cup is the field hockey World Cup competition for women, whose format for qualification and final tournament is similar to the men's. It has been held since 1974. The tournament has been organised by the International Hockey Federation since they merged with the... |
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| Field hockey at the Summer Olympics Field hockey at the Summer Olympics Field hockey was introduced at the Summer Olympic Games as a men's competition at the 1908 Games in London, with six teams, including four from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.... |
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| Hockey at the Pan American Games Hockey at the Pan American Games Argentina and Canada have dominated the men's field hockey tournament at the Pan American Games since its inception in 1967. In the sport of field hockey, the Pan American Games also serve as a qualifying event for the Summer Olympics in the following year, with the winner earning an automatic... |
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| Pan American Cup Pan American Cup The Pan American Cup is an international men's and women's field hockey competition organised by Pan American Hockey Federation . The tournament is started in 2000 for men's competition and women's competition started year later... |
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| Champions Trophy Champions Trophy (field hockey) The Hockey Champions Trophy is the International Hockey Federation's most prestigious annual event . Founded by Pakistan's Air Marshal Nur Khan, it features the world's top-ranked teams competing in a round robin format. The Pakistan Hockey Federation started the competition as a men's tournament... |
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Hockey at the Pan American GamesHockey at the Pan American GamesArgentina and Canada have dominated the men's field hockey tournament at the Pan American Games since its inception in 1967. In the sport of field hockey, the Pan American Games also serve as a qualifying event for the Summer Olympics in the following year, with the winner earning an automatic...
2011Field hockey at the 2011 Pan American Games – Women's tournament
The women's field hockey tournament at the 2011 Pan American Games will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico at the Pan American Hockey Stadium from October 19–28, 2011....
- Guadalajara, Mexico 2007
Field hockey at the 2007 Pan American Games
Field Hockey at the 2007 Pan American Games took place at the Field Hockey Centre at the Círculo Militar Deodoro. The field was adapted from a football field specially for the Games....
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2003 - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 1999 - Winnipeg, Canada 1995 - Mar del Plata, Argentina 1991 - Havana, Cuba 1987 - Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Pan American CupPan American CupThe Pan American Cup is an international men's and women's field hockey competition organised by Pan American Hockey Federation . The tournament is started in 2000 for men's competition and women's competition started year later...
2009 - Hamilton, BermudaHamilton, Bermuda
Hamilton is the capital of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda. It is the territory's financial centre and a major port and tourist destination.-Geography:...
2004 - Bridgetown, Barbados 2001 - Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island...
Champions ChallengeChampions Challenge (field hockey)The Hockey Champions Challenge is an international field hockey tournament, played every two years. It was introduced in 2001 by the International Hockey Federation in order to broaden hockey's competitive base at world level.-Men:...
- 4th 2007 - AzerbaijanAzerbaijanAzerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
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Notable players
- Beth AndersBeth AndersElizabeth Anders is a former field hockey sweeper from the United States, who was a member of the national team that won the bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. Later on she became the head coach of the USA National Women's Team...
- Kate BarberKate BarberKate Barber is a field hockey forward and midfield player from the United States, who made her international senior debut for the Women's National Team in 1998 by scoring two goals in a 3-3 draw with New Zealand...
- Beth BeglinBeth BeglinElizabeth Anne Beglin is a former field hockey player from the United States, who was a member of the Women's National Team that won the bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. Four years later, when Seoul, South Korea hosted the Games, she once again represented her...
- Kris FillatKris FillatKris Fillat is a former field hockey player from the United States, who made her international senior debut for the Women's National Team in 1990...
- Tracey FuchsTracey FuchsTracey Claire Fuchs is a former field hockey midfielder from the United States, who was a member of the US women's team that finished fifth at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. She also competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where Team USA finished in eighth and last position...
- Sheryl JohnsonSheryl JohnsonSheryl Ann Johnson is a former field hockey player and coach from the United States. She grew up in Cupertino, CA, and attended Monta Vista High School...
- Barbara MaroisBarbara MaroisBarbara Marois, born in Auburn, Massachusetts, is a former field hockey player from the United States, who was a member of the US women's team that finished fifth at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.-References:*...
- Marcia PankratzMarcia PankratzMarcia Anne Pankratz is a former field hockey forward from the United States, who participated in two Summer Olympics. In 1988 she finished in eighth position with Team USA, in 1996 she claimed the fifth spot.A spirited vice-captain of the USA team, Pankratz helped spark the USA squad from 1985-1996...
- Molly Powers
- Karen SheltonKaren SheltonKaren Christina Shelton is a former field hockey player from the United States, who was a member of the national team that won the bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. She also represented her country on the US Olympic team in 1980.-Highlights:* U.S...
- Amy TranAmy TranAmy Trần is a field hockey goalkeeper from the United States, who made her national team debut against Mexico at the Pan American Cup, where she shared the 5-0 shutout. Tran attended the University of North Carolina...
See also
- United States at the team sports international competitionsUnited States at the team sports international competitionsThe United States at the team sports international competitions has achieved 35 victories at the Olympic Games and 29 World Championship, in addition to several successes in continental competitions. For team sports are the disciplines of the Olympic program...
- United States men's national field hockey teamUnited States men's national field hockey teamThe United States men's national field hockey team represents the United States in the international field hockey competitions. The men's team isn't as widely known within the country as the women's team....
- USA Field HockeyUSA Field HockeyUSA Field Hockey is the national governing body for field hockey in the United States. USA Field Hockey is a member organization of the United States Olympic Committee and the International Hockey Federation. The USA Field Hockey Association is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado...
- USA Field Hockey Hall of FameUSA Field Hockey Hall of FameThe USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame honors the achievements of athletes and/or coaches of USA field hockey teams. The permanent home of USA Field Hockey's hall of fame is located at Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania.-Inductees:...
- NCAA Women's Field Hockey ChampionshipNCAA Women's Field Hockey ChampionshipTwelve women's sports were added to the NCAA championship program for the 1981-82 school year. The first national championship events were staged November 21-November 22, 1981, in cross country and field hockey.-Division I:-Division II:-Division III:...