The last time the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series was in action was 2.5 months ago in late November in Duabi. The US went 2-3-1 and but they lost to every team in the top six that they faced. Now they come home to American soil for the 2nd event of the year in Atlanta. While the home crowd support will be nice it’s not going to be easy as the US will be in a pool with Australia (1st), Canada (4th), and China (first tournament of year).
The US Squad
[table]Player, Shirt
Kelly Griffin, 1
Deven Owsiany, 2
Jillion Potter, 3
Katie Dowty, 4
Akalaini Baravilala, 5
Christy Ringgenberg, 6
Vanesha McGee, 7
Emilie Bydwell, 8
Victoria Folayan, 9
Teena Mastrangelo, 10
Nathalie Marchino, 11
Lauren Doyle, 12[/table]
From this squad Victoria Folayan was the top try scorer for the US in Dubai with three while Kelly Griffin had two. Rebekah Siebach, who had three tries in Dubai, and Megan Lee Bonny, who had two tries, are not part of the squad this weekend.
The Schedule
All Times ET
- Pool A – USA vs. Canada – 2:06 PM ET
- Pool A – USA vs. Australia – 4:28 PM ET
- Pool A – USA vs. China – 7:12 PM ET
The knockout rounds will be held on Sunday starting at 12 PM ET.
At the @ussoccer_wnt game vs Russia! What a treat! @vixfly @RinggerC @IreneGardnerRD @KGrif1 @USAWomens7s @jillppotts pic.twitter.com/ETM5XZTYf4
— Nathalie Marchino (@swissbeatz) February 14, 2014
Just touched down in ATL for #Atlanta7s and @SereviRugby USAR Academy HP camp!! Sun is out lets go @USARugby @sluggo_a_go_go @richiecuzzie
— Emilie Bydwell (@EmilieBydwell) February 13, 2014
Made it to #Atlanta7s after 1 canceled flight, 5 u-turns and 3 closed @Starbucks I am cranky and under caffeinated #watchout
— Nathalie Marchino (@swissbeatz) February 13, 2014
