USA Women’s โฃSevens Eagles prepare for Australian Campaign โคwithโ Squad Proclamation
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA -โฃ The USA Women’s sevens Eagles have announced their traveling squad and support staff as they gear upโ for a crucial series โof matches in Australia, kicking offโ their 2024 season. the team will compete in both the Sydney and Hamilton โฃstops of the HSBC SVNS โขseries, seeking to build momentum and secure valuable points in the race for Olympic qualification.
This tour โขmarks a โขpivotal moment for the Eagles,as โฃthey navigate a competitive landscape with the Paris 2024 Olympics on the horizon. The HSBC SVNS series serves as a primaryโค pathway to the Games, and strong performances in Australia are essentialโ for the team’s โขqualification hopes. Headโฃ Coach Emilie Bydwell has โselected aโค squad โฃblending experienced veterans with emerging talent,aiming โfor a balance of physicality and tactical flexibility.
The traveling roster includes key players like Alev Kelter (7 points), โLauren Doyle โฃ(7 points), and Sariah Ibarra (7 points). Also selected are Nalu Liufau,โค Tessa Hann, karina Gauto, and Fane Tausinga,โค alongside Sereana Vulaono. The team’s preparation is underpinned by a complete support staff, including Head of Athletic Performance Trey Ford, performance Analyst Lauren Barber, and Head of Athlete Health & โขWellness Nicole Titmas. Rounding out the team’sโ resources are rehabโค Specialist Meghan Chambers, Sport Psychologist Peter Haberl, and High โPerformance Operations lead Maria Adams.
The Eaglesโ will face toughโ competition from established sevens powerhouses,but Bydwell โขexpressed confidence in โher team’s ability toโ rise โฃto the challenge. Theโ Sydney event is scheduled toโ begin on February 2-4, followed by the hamilton leg from โฃFebruary 9-11. These matches โฃwill be โคcritical in establishing the USA’s position within the series standings and solidifying their Olympic aspirations.