Head Coach Emilie Bydwell and staff have named the 13 player roster set to represent the USA for the final two North American stops of the HSBC SVNS Series.
The team will first travel to Canada to play Vancouver SVNS on March 7- 8 before returning to home ground and competing in front of American fans at the first ever NYC SVNS. The Series changes coasts having previously been played in Los Angeles, CA, giving East coast fans the chance to watch their favorite sevens stars at the Sports Illustrated Stadium. Tickets can be purchased at https://sitickets.com/group/team/hsbc-svns-new-york Live streaming will be available on Paramount+.
Entering the fifth stop of the 2025-26 HSBC SVNS series, the USA Women’s Sevens Eagles currently sit 3rd overall on the Series table after strong performances this season, opening in Dubai with a 5th place finish and finishing with close fourths in the subsequent 3 stops.
Led by Captain Kristi Kirshe, the squad remains largely consistent, with a few faces returning from the opening leg. Bringing back pace and veteran leadership, playmaker Sarah Levy rejoins the squad having recovered from an injury sustained in Cape Town. Hann Humphreys is in line to make their first appearance for the year, while Nalu Liufau is called back into the squad as a traveling reserve.
With both tour stops being close to home, the USA Eagles will be looking for extra energy from North American fans as they hunt a podium finish after knocking on the door in every city so far.
Head Coach Emilie Bydwell commented on the series so far; :
“With this being year two of the quad, we set out with the intention to build our frame. Our goal this season has been to clearly define how this group of Highwomen will play, think and act — to cement our game model, establish our competitive advantage within it, strengthen our shared purpose and values, and embed antifragility into everything we do.”
“From the beginning, our plan was to build through the first six competitions so we could peak at the World Championships. But being here in North America, after three fourth-place finishes, it’s time for us to shift gears. It’s about delivering complete performances — not just on day one, but expressing our intentions and philosophy on day two. We’re leaning into our core behaviors, into what we stand for as a group, and into our ability to find fifth gear in the moments that matter most.”
“Playing in North America brings a different level of energy and responsibility. In Vancouver, we open against a strong Canadian side who will draw real inspiration from their home crowd — so for us, finding fifth gear has to start in game one and build throughout the tournament. Then coming home to New York, it’s about carrying those lessons forward so we can deliver a podium performance that inspires through action and empowers our communities in front of a home crowd.”
The USA Women Eagles Sevens will kick off against the home team first, taking on Canada in Pool B followed by Fiji and Australia in Pool Play on Saturday, March 7, at BC Place. Fans can catch every match live on Paramount+.
| Player # | Player | Sevens Caps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ariana Ramsey | 18 |
| 2 | Erica Coulibaly | 4 |
| 3 | Tahna Wifley | 4 |
| 12 | Kristi Kirshe (C) | 34 |
| 13 | Sarah Levy | 17 |
| 15 | Rachel Strasdas | 11 |
| 19 | Kaylen Thomas | 8 |
| 22 | Sammy Sullivan | 19 |
| 24 | Su Adegoke | 11 |
| 26 | Ashley Cowdrey | 5 |
| 29 | Hann Humphreys | 5 |
| 33 | Nalu Liufau* | 2 |
| 99 | Autumn Czaplicki | 6 |
Saturday, March 7, 2026
USA v CAN | 4:09 pm ET
USA v FIJ | 7:57 pm ET
USA v AUS | 12:08 am ET
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Knockout stages begin 3:36 pm ET
All matches on Paramount+
November 29 - 30 | Dubai - 5th Place
December 6 - 7 | Cape Town - 4th Place
January 31 - February 1 | Singapore - 4th Place
February 7 - 8 | Perth - 4th Place
March 7 - 8 | Vancouver
March 14 - 15 | NYC
April 17 - 19 | Hong Kong
May 29 -31 | Valladolid
June 5 - 7 | Bordeaux
Emilie Bydwell | Head Coach
Tony Roques | Assistant Coach
Charlie Purdon | Technical & IDP Skills Coach
Ben Pinkelman | Support Coach
Lauren Barber | Performance Analyst
Trey Ford | Head of Athletic Performance
Ashley Morataya | Assistant S&C
Nicole Titmas | Head of Athlete Health & Wellness - 7s / Women's 7s Head ATC
Meghan Chambers | Rehab Specialist
Jackie Rodriguez | Athletic Trainer
Jacque Scaramella | Dietician
Peter Haberl | Sport Psychologist
Liz Strohecker | Head of High Performance Operations - 7s
Maria Adams | High Performance Operations Coordinator - 7s
