After missing out on qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team punched their ticket to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 this past January. At the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier in Ranchi, India, the No. 15 United Eagles entered the event as one of the lowest ranked teams. In the first pool match the team upset hosts, No. 6 India, (1-0) and went on to beat No. 19 Italy (2-0). The team defeated No. 10 New Zealand (1-0) in the final pool game to secure a spot in the semifinals. The winner of the final match against No. 9 Japan earned a trip to Paris. After trailing for much of the game, the United Eagles triumphantly rallied back with two goals in the fourth quarter to win 2-1, qualifying for Paris 2024.
In Paris, the U.S. Olympic Women’s Field Hockey Team will compete in Pool B with Australia, Argentina, Great Britain, Spain and South Africa.
USA Field Hockey athletes train in Charlotte, N.C. on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Athletes to Watch
Kelsey Bing – a world-class goalkeeper, Bing was the Goalkeeper of the Tournament at the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier that punched the USWNT’s ticket to Paris 2024
Amanda Golini – co-captain, Golini is the most capped athlete on the roster and will use her experience to hold down the midfield
Ashley Hoffman – co-captain, Hoffman is one of the most experienced athletes and a go-to on penalty corner pieces
Ashley Sessa – a feisty forward, Sessa has a nose for the goal and is an up-and-coming threat on the forward line
