
U.S. Women’s Field Hockey Team Eyes First World Cup Medal Since 1994
The United States women’s field hockey squad aims to break a 32‑year medal drought at the 2026 World Cup, facing a tough Pool B and looking ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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The United States women’s field hockey squad aims to break a 32‑year medal drought at the 2026 World Cup, facing a tough Pool B and looking ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Tracing the journey of a field hockey star whose lineage, collegiate triumphs and Paris 2024 performances embody a mission that reaches far beyond personal glory.

Ranked 11th globally, the United States women's squad has qualified for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup after winning the Pan American Cup, aiming to build on a bronze‑medal finish and chase Olympic success.

The announced squad features returning star Ashley Hoffman, a mix of experienced defenders, midfield co‑captains and a dynamic forward line, while support staff round out the preparation for a challenging group.

The United States women's team rallied from a first‑half deficit to defeat Chile 3‑2 in the bronze‑medal match, with Ashley Hoffman and Ashley Sessa delivering the decisive goals.

The United States women's national hockey team lost to New Zealand in a penalty shootout during the 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup semifinal, but now prepares for a bronze‑medal match against Chile on June 21.