{"id":151906,"date":"2026-03-04T02:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T02:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/151906\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T02:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T02:48:08","slug":"usa-7s-roster-named-for-vancouver-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/151906\/","title":{"rendered":"USA 7s Roster Named for Vancouver, NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"

eagles.rugby<\/a> \u2014 USA Rugby Women\u2019s 7s Team Head Coach Emilie Bydwell and staff have named the 13-player roster for the final two stops of the HSBC SVNS Series: Vancouver and New York. [lead photo: Alex Ho \/ @hoiho_photo<\/a>]<\/p>\n

The team will first travel to Canada for the Vancouver SVNS on March 7-8, and face host Canada, Fiji and Australia during pool play. Games occur at BC Place and will live stream on Paramount+.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the beginning, our plan was to build through the first six competitions so we could peak at the World Championships,\u201d Bydwell said. \u201cBut being here in North America, after three 4th-place finishes, it\u2019s time for us to shift gears. It\u2019s about delivering complete performances \u2014 not just on day one, but expressing our intentions and philosophy on day two. We\u2019re leaning into our core behaviors, into what we stand for as a group, and into our ability to find fifth gear in the moments that matter most.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Su Adegoke \/ Photo: Alex Ho<\/p>\n

Knockouts begin at 12:36 p.m. PT on day two, and then the field will head eastward for the NYC SVNS the following weekend, March 14-15. Previously, the event had been held in San Diego, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, and so the Harrison, N.J., site will allow East Coast fans the chance to watch their favorite 7s stars at the Sports Illustrated Stadium. Tickets can be purchased here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlaying in North America brings a different level of energy and responsibility,\u201d Bydwell said. \u201cIn Vancouver, we open against a strong Canadian side who will draw real inspiration from their home crowd \u2014 so for us, finding fifth gear has to start in game one and build throughout the tournament. Then coming home to New York, it\u2019s about carrying those lessons forward so we can deliver a podium performance that inspires through action and empowers our communities in front of a home crowd.\u201d<\/p>\n

Entering the fifth stop of the 2025-26 HSBC SVNS series, the USA Women\u2019s Sevens Eagles currently sit 3rd overall in the standings after strong performances this season, opening in Dubai with a 5th place finish and finishing with close fourths in the subsequent three stops.<\/p>\n

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Kristi Kirshe \/ Photo: Alex Ho<\/p>\n

Led by captain Kristi Kirshe, the squad remains largely consistent, with a few faces returning from the opening leg. Bringing back pace and veteran leadership, playmaker Sarah Levy rejoins the squad, having recovered from an injury sustained in Cape Town. Hann Humphreys is in line to make their first appearance for the year, while Nalu Liufau is called back into the squad as a traveling reserve.<\/p>\n

With both tour stops being close to home, the USA Eagles will be looking for extra energy from North American fans as they hunt a podium finish after knocking on the door in every city so far.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith this being year two of the quad, we set out with the intention to build our frame,\u201d Bydwell said. \u201cOur goal this season has been to clearly define how this group of Highwomen will play, think and act \u2014 to cement our game model, establish our competitive advantage within it, strengthen our shared purpose and values, and embed antifragility into everything we do.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Sarah Levy \/ Photo: Alex Ho<\/p>\n

The USA Women Eagles Sevens will kick off against the home team first, taking on Canada in Pool B followed by Fiji and Australia in Pool Play on Saturday, March 7, at BC Place. Fans can catch every match live on Paramount+.<\/p>\n

1 Ariana Ramsey \u2013 18 caps
2 Erica Coulibaly \u2013 4
3 Tahna Wifley \u2013 4
12 Kristi Kirshe (C) \u2013 34
13 Sarah Levy \u2013 17
15 Rachel Strasdas \u2013 11
19 Kaylen Thomas \u2013 8
22 Sammy Sullivan \u2013 19
24 Su Adegoke \u2013 11
26 Ashley Cowdrey \u2013 5
29 Hann Humphreys \u2013 5
33 Nalu Liufau* \u2013 2
99 Autumn Czaplicki \u2013 6<\/p>\n

* Traveling Reserve<\/p>\n

Emilie Bydwell | Head Coach
Tony Roques | Assistant Coach
Charlie Purdon | Technical & IDP Skills Coach
Ben Pinkelman | Support Coach
Lauren Barber | Performance Analyst
Trey Ford | Head of Athletic Performance
Ashley Morataya | Assistant S&C
Nicole Titmas | Head of Athlete Health & Wellness \u2013 7s \/ Women\u2019s 7s Head ATC
Meghan Chambers | Rehab Specialist
Jackie Rodriguez | Athletic Trainer
Jacque Scaramella | Dietician
Peter Haberl | Sport Psychologist
Liz Strohecker | Head of High Performance Operations \u2013 7s
Maria Adams | High Performance Operations Coordinator \u2013 7s<\/p>\n

All matches on Paramount+
All Times PT<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 7
USA v CAN | 1:09 pm ET
USA v FIJ | 4:57 pm ET
USA v AUS | 9:08 am ET<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 8
Knockout stages begin 12:36 pm ET<\/p>\n

Nov 29-30 | Dubai \u2013 5th Place
Dec 6-7 | Cape Town \u2013 4th Place
Jan 31-Feb 1 | Singapore \u2013 4th Place
Feb 7 -8 | Perth \u2013 4th Place
March 7-8 | Vancouver
March 14-15 | NYC<\/p>\n

April 17 \u2013 19 | Hong Kong
May 29 -31 | Valladolid
June 5 \u2013 7 | Bordeaux<\/p>\n