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Ibague, Colombia – November 23 – The USA Women’s National Team showcased their incredible skill and determination by securing their fourth consecutive victory at the Pan American Championship, overpowering Brazil with a decisive score of 18-3. Leading the offensive onslaught, Emma Lineback and Rachel Gazzaniga each netted three goals, demonstrating their prowess in front of the goal, while Amanda Longan displayed exceptional talent in goal with an impressive seven saves. Looking ahead, Team USA is set to conclude group play against Venezuela tomorrow morning at 9 am ET/6 am PT. Fans can catch all the action live by visiting https://fecna.com.co/fecnaplus/ for a subscription fee of $30 for all matches.
The Americans established dominance early, racing to a commanding 3-0 lead by the end of the first quarter, with goals from Emily Ausmus, Ava Stryker, and Gazzaniga creating an early cushion. In a relentless second quarter, the USA piled up six unanswered goals, expanding their advantage to an unassailable 9-0 by halftime. Six different players contributed to the scoring onslaught during this period, solidifying their control of the match.
The offensive fireworks continued in the third quarter as Team USA showcased their depth, with five different players finding the back of the net. It was in this period that Brazil finally managed to score, though they trailed heavily at 14-1 heading into the final quarter. While Brazil managed to add two more goals in the fourth, the United States responded vigorously, netting four additional goals to seal the overwhelming victory.
In terms of special teams, the United States excelled, converting 5 out of 10 power plays and successfully executing 3 of 4 penalty attempts. Brazil struggled, converting only 1 out of 8 power plays, and did not attempt any penalties throughout the match.
Scoring – Scoresheet
USA 18 (3, 6, 5, 4) R. Hassett 3, R. Gazzaniga 3, A. Stryker 2, C. Raisin 2, A. Cohen 2, E. Ausmus 2, A. Pearson 1, L. Haaland-Ford 1, E. Lineback 1, Q. Healy 1
BRA 3 (0, 0, 1, 2) D. Abla 2, L. Lorieto 1
Saves – USA – A. Longan 7 – BRA – T. Pregolini 3, H. Scalabrin 2
6×5 – USA – 5/10 – BRA – 1/8
Penalties – USA – 3/4 – BRA – 0/0
What strategies do you and the coaching staff implement to prepare the team mentally and physically for upcoming matches, such as the one against Venezuela?
**Interview with Team USA Women’s National Team Captain**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, everyone! Today, we have the privilege of speaking with [Guest Name], the captain of the USA Women’s National Team, who has just led the team to an impressive 18-3 victory over Brazil at the Pan American Championship. Thank you for joining us, [Guest Name]!
**Captain:** Thank you for having me! It’s great to be here.
**Interviewer:** That was quite a game! Can you tell us what it felt like to come away with such a decisive win?
**Captain:** It was an incredible feeling. The team worked hard and really came together on the field. We had a clear game plan, and it was awesome to see everyone executing it so well. Scoring 18 goals is no small feat, and it shows just how much talent we have.
**Interviewer:** Emma Lineback and Rachel Gazzaniga both scored three goals each. What makes their performance stand out in a match like this?
**Captain:** Emma and Rachel have been phenomenal throughout the tournament. Their ability to find the back of the net under pressure showcases their skill and confidence. They really know how to capitalize on opportunities, and having them in the front line gives us an edge every time.
**Interviewer:** We also saw Amanda Longan in goal making some key saves. How important is her role in games like this?
**Captain:** Amanda is a rock for our team. Her seven saves in the game were crucial—not just in keeping the score down but also in boosting the team’s morale. When we know we have a strong goalkeeper behind us, it allows us to focus on attacking and creating chances.
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, you have a crucial match against Venezuela tomorrow morning. What’s the team’s mindset going into that game?
**Captain:** We’re excited but focused. Each match is a new challenge, and we’re preparing to give it our all again. We’ve learned a lot from our previous games, and we’ll be focusing on maintaining our momentum and playing our style of game.
**Interviewer:** Thank you so much for your insights, and good luck in your game against Venezuela!
**Captain:** Thank you! We appreciate the support and hope to see everyone tuning in!
**Interviewer:** That’s it for our interview today—stay tuned for more updates on the USA Women’s National Team as they continue their journey at the Pan American Championship!
