USWNT Finish with Silver at Pan American Cup
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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – It was a close 2025 Pan American Cup final between the No. 12 U.S. Women’s National Team and highly ranked No. 3 Argentina. Despite their best defensive efforts, the United Eagles could not withstand the Argentina attack, falling 3-0 and heading home with a silver finish. Both Argentina and USA have already secured their spots at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
After static play to start the contest, Argentina earned back-to-back penalty corners in the 5th minute. On the second attempt, Agustina Gorzelany put Las Leonas ahead by dragging it into the corner.
For a majority of the second quarter it was a midfield battle, but Argentina were the ones producing more offensive opportunities. Jenny Rizzo made six saves, even fending off a penalty corner in the final minute.
In the 27th minute Argentina’s circle entry resulted in Jenny Rizzo getting a touch and Josie Hollamon making a defensive save.
In the final minute before the half, Jenny Rizzo made a save that resulted in an offensive burst for USA. Sanne Caarls had the initial clear out of the circle, and it was Phia Gladieux who drove it up the left baseline. Unfortunately, Gladieux did not have enough time before the halftime whistle sounded to make the run impactful.
A minute inside the third quarter, Argentina extended their lead to 2-0 when Eugenia Trinchinetti had a textbook deflection off the post. USA went on to produce a few good looks, but were still unable to find outcomes. Ones of these chances came in the 35th minute when Maddie Zimmer received an overhead in the circle sent up by Mia Schoenbeck, and fired a shot wide. With 2 minutes to go Reese D’Ariano ripped a shot that also earned USA a set piece. On the chance, the pass went back to inserter Ryleigh Heck, but it was well defended by Argentina's goalkeeper.
With 29 seconds to go, Argentina sealed the win when a through ball got to Julieta Jankunas, who sent a backhand into the corner. USA fell to Las Leonas, 3-0, to finish with a silver medal.
Key Moments:
- 5’ Following back-to-back penalty corners, Argentina converted on their second attempt through Agustina Gorzelany
- 18’ Backhand shot by Argentina was saved by Jenny Rizzo
- 20’ USA’s first circle entry resulted in a penalty corner
- 20’ From the left baseline, Argentina had a low angled backhand that Jenny Rizzo absorbs
- 27’ Argentina circle entry results in Jenny Rizzo getting a touch and Josie Hollamon making a defensive save
- 30’ Phia Gladieux drove the left baseline; her pass inside was popped up off a USA stick
- 31’ Eugenia Trinchinetti with a textbook deflection to make it 2-0 for Argentina
- 35’ Overhead got to Maddie Zimmer wide open in the circle. She receives and fires a shot wide
- 47’ Jenny Rizzo was faced with a one-on-one and fortunately the Argentina player lost her footing
- 53’ Argentina penalty corner that challenges Jenny Rizzo to make a glove save
- 57’ Dangerous change for Argentina as they broke through with space and lifted it inches wide of the goal
- 58’ Shot by Reese D’Ariano. She follows up and earns USA a penalty corner and the option back to inserter Ryleigh Heck was stopped
- 60’ With 29 seconds to go, Argentina sealed the win when a through ball got to Julieta Jankunas who sent a backhand in
Noteworthy:
- USA returned to the Pan American Cup final for the first time since 2013
- Jenny Rizzo made 10 saves
- Argentina produced 4 penalty corners to USA’s 2
- Argentina lead in shots 13 to 3
- USA last beat Argentina in the pool stage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
- Argentina holds the all-time meeting record of 32-9-5
- USA has qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 with their semifinal win
Next Up: After a period of time off, the USWNT will return to Charlotte, N.C. to resume centralized training.
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