Three Terps Make U.S. National Team FIH Junior World Cup Roster

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Three Terps will compete on the U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team within the Junior World Cup as introduced by USA Field Hockey head coach Ange Bradley.
 
Maci Bradford, Alyssa Klebasko, and Josie Hollamon are three of the 18 athletes representing the United States in Santiago, Chile this December.
 
“This group brings a strong blend of experience and youth,” stated Bradley. “Each athlete’s strengths complementing another’s gaps. Our challenge now is how quickly we can become united after the NCAA season, making our connection and collective play our greatest strength. Together, we will bravely represent the USA with pride, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of a top eight finish.”
 
Bradford and Klebasko represented the United States within the Junior Pan American Cup over the summer season, the place they introduced residence a silver medal. Hollamon represented the U.S. within the Pan American Cup in Uruguay and likewise introduced residence a silver medal.
 
The United States is in Pool F, alongside New Zealand, Korea, and Uruguay. The U.S. will open play towards New Zealand on Dec. 1, adopted by a matchup towards Korea on Dec. 3. They will shut out pool play on Dec. 5 towards Uruguay. The semifinals might be held on Thursday Dec. 11 and the gold-medal recreation takes place on Saturday, December 13.
 
Bradford was a part of the 2023 U-18 Women’s National Team. She leads Maryland with 18 factors this season, off 5 objectives and eight assists. She has performed and began each recreation to this point this season for the Terps.
 
Klebasko was additionally part of the 2023 U-18 Women’s National Team. In 2024, she earned Big Ten All-Second Team honors, Big Ten All-Tournament Team honors, and was chosen to the NFHCA All-Mid Atlantic Region Second Team. This season, Klebasko has recorded 48 saves in purpose and is presently fourth all-time in Maryland historical past for profession objectives towards common (1.03).
 
Hollamon has earned three medals with the U.S. National Teams, together with one gold and two silver. In 2024, Josie earned All-Big Ten First Team honors, NFHCA All-Mid Atlantic Region First Team honors, and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.