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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 22, 2025) — The U.S. Women’s U21 National Team began play at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup in San Jose, Costa Rica, with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-13) win over North American rival Canada on Tuesday.
The U.S. returns to play tomorrow, Wednesday, July 23, at 2 p.m. PT against Puerto Rico, which dropped its opener to Chile.
The U.S. dominated statistically, more than doubling Canada in kills (44-20), blocks (7-3) and aces (9-4).
“I’m happy for the way the group stayed together. Shaky beginnings are always a little messy as we try to figure each other out. I thought our team found their footing and really competed, stayed true to who they are and let their skills come out,” said U.S. head coach Heather Olmstead. “We did a good job in the serve and pass game in the first match and Brooklyn (DeLeye) took some big swings. Some players came in and made a difference. Taylor Parks came in and served some tough balls that helped us go on a run. Our blocking was decent, and we are looking to continue to get better.”
Each of the top four scorers in the match were U.S. players, including three in double figures. DeLeye led all players with 14 kills and 16 points, adding two aces. She recorded five digs and four successful receptions.
Fellow outside Kamryn Gibadlo scored 11 points on 10 kills and an ace, and middle blocker Favor Anyanwu scored 10 points on six kills and a match-high four blocks, one more than Canada as a team. Gibadlo led the team with five successful receptions and totaled five digs.
Opposite Jadyn Livings scored eight points on seven kills and an ace. Libero Ramsey Gary posted a match-best seven digs.
After an inauspicious start, falling behind 5-0 on four aces, the U.S. chipped away at the lead until it tied the set at 13-13 and 14-14. Canada scored the next two points before the U.S. finished the set on an 11-2 run. Parks served the final five points, including three aces in a row to make it 24-18. DeLeye and Gibadlo each recorded five kills in the set with DeLeye adding an ace.
The U.S. led most of the second set, running off seven consecutive points after being up 17-12 to bring up set point. Four players contributed at least three points in the set with DeLeye leading the way with six points on five kills and an ace. Livings recorded four kills.
Anyanwu scored three early points to lead the U.S. to a quick 8-4 lead in the third set. A great defensive rally by Gary helped the lead remain at four, 12-8. After giving up the next point, the U.S. scored six consecutive points and went on to finish the match on 13-4 run. Anyanwu, DeLeye and Gibadlo all scored four points in the set.
2025 Women’s U21 National Team for U21 Pan American Cup
Name (Pos., Height, Birth Year, Hometown, School, USAV Region)
1 Lizzy Andrew (MB, 6-5, 2005, Ridgefield, Wash., Stanford University, Columbia Empire)
4 Blaire Bayless (OH, 6-2, 2005, Plano, Texas, University of Pittsburgh, North Texas)
5 Favor Anyanwu (MB, 6-3, 2006, Rowlett, Texas, Southern Methodist University, North Texas)
6 Ayden Ames (MB, 6-4, 2006, Prosper, Texas, University of Texas, North Texas)
7C Brooklyn DeLeye (OH, 6-2, 2005, Auburn, Kan., University of Kentucky, Heart of America)
8 Stella Swenson (S, 6-2, 2005, Wayzata, Minn., University of Minnesota, North Country)
11 Ramsey Gary (L, 5-7, 2005, Pendelton, Ind., University of Texas, Hoosier)
12 Noemie Glover (OPP, 6-2, 2005, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., Arizona State University, Southern California)
13 Kamryn Gibadlo (OH, 6-1, 2005, Cave Creek, Ariz., University of Utah, Arizona)
14 Jadyn Livings (OPP/OH, 6-1, 2006, Dallas, Texas, Southern Methodist University, North Texas)
16 Taylor Parks (S, 5-11, 2006, Clearwater, Fla., University of Florida, Florida)
19 Abby Vander Wal (OH, 6-3, 2006, Elmhurst, Ill., University of Texas, Great Lakes)
Alternates
Jaela Auguste (MB, 6-2, 2006, Spring, Texas, University of Florida, Lone Star)
Carlie Cisneros (OH, 6-0, 2006, Paola, KS, University of Arizona, Heart of America)
Cristin Cline (S, 5-11, Stanfield, N.C., University of Kansas, Carolina)
Taylor Harvey (MB, 6-3, 2006, Bountiful, Utah, Bountiful HS, Intermountain)
Abigail Mullen (OPP, 6-3, 2006, Kansas City, Mo., University of Southern California, Heart of America)
Molly Tuozzo (L, 5-8, 2005, The Woodlands, Texas, University of Kentucky, Lone Star)
Coaches
Head Coach: Heather Olmstead (BYU)
Assistant Coach: Keith Smith (TCU)
Assistant Coach: Megan Hodge Easy (Penn State)
Performance Analyst: Jimmy Kim (NTDP)
Athletic Trainer: Britta Pestak (Hawken School/University Hospital)
Team Lead: Kyle Thompson (Maryland)
Schedule
All times Pacific
July 22: USA def. Canada, 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-13)
July 23: USA vs. Puerto Rico, 2 p.m.
July 24: USA vs. Chile, 4 p.m.
July 25: Quarterfinals
July 26: Semifinals
July 27: Medal Matches