USA Field Hockey Women
USA U21 Women vs. China U21
March 10-18, 2007| Shanghai, China

The USA U21 women visit the Xing Guang English School in Shanghai to play games
with the students and help them with their English.

USA: Laura Suchoski (PC, 22:00)
SHG: Xie Tianshi (FG) 28:00
USA: Janelle Avila (FG) 40:00
CHN: Liu Bei (FG) 45:00
USA: Meghan Dean (FG) 49:00
 
Starters: Janelle Avila, Katie Reinprecht, Paige Laytos, Katelyn Falgowski, Brianna O'Donnell (GK), Melissa Martin, Meghan Dean, Jen Long, Michelle Kasold, Kadi Sickel, Katie O'Donnell

Reserves: Caitlin McCurdy, Allison Scola, Paige Selenski, Laura Suchoski


Head coach Tracey Fuchs:

"This was a great first game against a strong Shanghai club after a long flight over. The final goal was great second effort by Meghan Dean to give the USA the win."

March 12 at  MinHang Hockey Stadium, Shanghai, China
 

China U21 6, USA 1

USA: Kadi Sickel (PC, 4:00)
CHN: Song Oingling (FG, 14:00)
CHN: Zhao Yudiao (FG, 24:00)
CHN: Song Oingling (FG, 42:00)
CHN: uang Xuejiao (FG, 44:00)
CHN: Zhao Yudiao (FG, 52:00)
CHN: Song Oingling (FG, 57:00)
 

USA starters - Avila, Reinprecht, Falgowski, McCurdy, B. O'Donnell, Martin, Lond, Kasold, Sickel, K. O'Donnell, Suchoski

Reserves - Laytos, Scola, Cutchins, Selenski, Dean

China - Zhao Yudiao, Huang Xuejiao, Du Wei, Hu Pan, Wang Ying, Song Qingling, Liao Jiahui, Li Na, Zhang Zing, Yu Shuangling, Fu Lixin

Reserves - Ju Xiaoyu, Yu Lulu, Li Danping, Chen Jianjun, Mao Weilin, Bao Qianqian


Head Coach Tracey Fuchs:

"We played a good first half against a fast, physical team. Our goal is to improve our tempo and keep growing as a team for our next match."
 

March 14 at  MinHang Hockey Stadium, Shanghai, China



USA U21 5,  Shanghai Club 1

USA: Katie O'Donnell (FG, 2:00)
SHH: Xie Tianshi (FG, 9:00)
USA: Janelle Avila (FG, 37:00)
USA: Katelyn Falgowski (PC, 51:00)
USA: Paige Selenski (FG, 56:00)
USA: Meghan Dean (PC, 59:00)


USA starters - Janelle Avila, Katie Reinprecht, Paige Laytos, Katelyn Falgowski, Allison Scola, Kelsey Cutchins, Jen Long, Michelle Kasold, Kadi Sickel, Katie O'Donnell, Laura Suchoski

Reserves - Caitlin McCurdy, Brianna O'Donnell, Paige Selenski, Meghan Dean

Shanghai starters -Yu Weiquan, Yang Xiuhong, Liu Bei, Zhao Meng, Chen Liping, Xie Tianshi, Li Shufang, Yu Lewei, Wang Yi, Zhang Lei, Wang Shuang

Reserves - Bo Xiaoli, Xing Nana, Huang Xiaobing, Cui Qiuming, Li Aili



Head Coach Tracey Fuchs:


"We played a great second half. Everyone contributed today. We were much stronger physically on and off the ball which made a big difference in our game today. We continue to make progress as a team after each competition."
 

March 16 at  MinHang Hockey Stadium, Shanghai, China


USA U21 1,  China U21 1

CHN: Fu Lixin (PC, 31:00)
USA: Caitlin McCurdy (PC, 67:00)

USA starters: Janelle Avila, Katie Reinprecht, Paige Laytos, Katelyn Falgowski, Allison Scola, Brianna O'Donnell, Jen Long, Michele Kasold, Kadi Sickel, Katie O'Donnell, Laura Suchoski
 
Reserves: Caitlin McCurdy, Melissa Martin, Kelsey Cutchins, Paige Selenski, Meghan
Dean
 
China starters: Zhao Yudiao, Huang Xuejiao, Du Wei, Hu Pan, Wang Ying, Song
Qingling, Liao Jiahu, Zhang Ying, Bao Qianqian, Yu Shuangling, Fu Lixin
 
Reserves: Ju Xiaoyu, Yu Lulu, Li Danping, Chen Jianjun, Li Na, Mao Weilin, Li Dongxiao

 

Head Coach Tracey Fuchs:
 
"Laura Suchoski was superb defensively marking their best player. We only gave up 1 corner against a very good attacking team. With a balanced and determined team effort, we moved the ball well and created a lot of opportunities. We're looking forward to another good game tomorrow and to ending this tour on a positive note."

Defender Laura Suchoski:

"Following Monday's match we knew we had to come into the game with our heads up and that's exactly the attitude we took to the field. We possessed the ball with confidence and the results proved it."

March 17 at  MinHang Hockey Stadium, Shanghai, China



China U21 2, USA U21 1

CHN: Song Qingling (FG, 17:00)
CHN: Zhao Yudiao (FG, 54:00)
USA  Laura Suchoski (PC, 61:00)

USA starters: Janelle Avila, Katie Reinprecht, Paige Laytos, Katelyn Falgowski, Allison Scola, Kelsey Cutchins, Jen Long, Michele Kasold, Kadi Sickel, Katie O'Donnell, Laura Suchoski
 
Reserves: Caitlin McCurdy, Melissa Martin, Brianna O'Donnell, Paige Selenski, Meghan Dean
 
China starters: Zhao Yudiao, Huang Xuejiao, Du Wei, Hu Pan, Wang Ying, Song
Qingling, Liao Jiahu, Zhang Ying, Bao Qianqian, Yu Shuangling, Fu Lixin
 
Reserves: Ju Xiaoyu, Yu Lulu, Li Danping, Chen Jianjun, Li Na, Mao Weilin, Li Dongxiao

 

 
Head Coach Tracey Fuchs:

"Today was a hard fought game and pretty even play throughout the match. This tour was not only a great hockey experience, but a great opportunity for our young players to experience a different and wonderful culture."
 

USA U21 China Tour Team