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Dykema Named to USWNT Roster For FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024
1/23/2024 11:10:00 AM | Field Hockey
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Former Liberty field hockey standout Bethany Dykema has been named to the U.S. Women's National Team roster for the upcoming FIH Hockey5s World Cup in Muscat, Oman.
Dykema was one of only 10 players chosen by U.S. Women's National Hockey5s Team Head Coach Rachel Dawson following the selection camp that took place in early January in Charlotte, N.C. Dykema made her Team USA debut back in early December in a two-match series against New Zealand in Charlotte, N.C. that served as preparation for the FIH Olympic Qualifier.
The Hockey5s World Cup is scheduled for this week, with the women competing from Wednesday through Saturday in Muscat, Oman.
"Hockey5s is a fast and fun game that challenges athletes to think creatively and respond dynamically to the situations presented on the field," Dawson said. "It requires constant and collective problem-solving, alertness, robustness and precision. The athletes continue to embrace the new format with a desire to discover and drive standards. I look forward to the journey ahead in Oman."
The 10 athletes selected will be making history as the first to compete at the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup. The squad blends veteran players from the USWNT with emerging talent on the international scene. The roster includes:
Bethany Dykema (Newport News, Va.)
Abigail Burnett (Zionsville, Pa.)
Lora Clarke (Shaker Heights, Ohio)
Jans Croon (Manhattan Beach, Calif.)
Charlotte DeVries (Malvern, Pa.)
Linnea Gonzalez (Bel Air, Md.)
Alyssa Klebasko (Odenton, Md.)
Caroline Ramsey (Morristown, N.J.)
Kealsie Robles (Seaford, Va.)
Cassie Sumfest (Lewisburg, Pa.)
Dawson, who led the team to gold at the Hockey5s PAC in June, returns as head coach. Grant Fulton returns as assistant coach, and Caitlin Van Sickle returns as assistant coach/videographer. The staff also includes Kathy Schiller as the team manager and Caryn Lotter as athletic trainer.
The United Eagles are in Pool C with India, Namibia and Poland. Their first game will be versus Namibia on Wednesday at 3:10 a.m. Eastern. They will face India later on that day at 10:40 a.m. Eastern. Dykema and the United Eagles will wrap up pool play on Thursday with a match against Poland at 4:50 a.m. Eastern. Crossovers begin later that afternoon, and the final will take place on Saturday at 11:20 a.m. Eastern.
All matches will be streamed live on Watch.Hockey. For more information on the FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024, visit the event page.
FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024 Schedule
Wednesday, Jan. 24 | USA vs. Namibia | 3:10 a.m. EST
Wednesday, Jan. 24 | USA vs. India | 10:40 a.m. EST
Thursday, Jan. 25 | USA vs. Poland | 4:50 a.m. EST
Dykema wrapped up her five-year Liberty career this fall. Her list of accomplishments include:
Dykema was one of only 10 players chosen by U.S. Women's National Hockey5s Team Head Coach Rachel Dawson following the selection camp that took place in early January in Charlotte, N.C. Dykema made her Team USA debut back in early December in a two-match series against New Zealand in Charlotte, N.C. that served as preparation for the FIH Olympic Qualifier.
The Hockey5s World Cup is scheduled for this week, with the women competing from Wednesday through Saturday in Muscat, Oman.
"Hockey5s is a fast and fun game that challenges athletes to think creatively and respond dynamically to the situations presented on the field," Dawson said. "It requires constant and collective problem-solving, alertness, robustness and precision. The athletes continue to embrace the new format with a desire to discover and drive standards. I look forward to the journey ahead in Oman."
The 10 athletes selected will be making history as the first to compete at the inaugural FIH Hockey5s World Cup. The squad blends veteran players from the USWNT with emerging talent on the international scene. The roster includes:
Bethany Dykema (Newport News, Va.)
Abigail Burnett (Zionsville, Pa.)
Lora Clarke (Shaker Heights, Ohio)
Jans Croon (Manhattan Beach, Calif.)
Charlotte DeVries (Malvern, Pa.)
Linnea Gonzalez (Bel Air, Md.)
Alyssa Klebasko (Odenton, Md.)
Caroline Ramsey (Morristown, N.J.)
Kealsie Robles (Seaford, Va.)
Cassie Sumfest (Lewisburg, Pa.)
Dawson, who led the team to gold at the Hockey5s PAC in June, returns as head coach. Grant Fulton returns as assistant coach, and Caitlin Van Sickle returns as assistant coach/videographer. The staff also includes Kathy Schiller as the team manager and Caryn Lotter as athletic trainer.
The United Eagles are in Pool C with India, Namibia and Poland. Their first game will be versus Namibia on Wednesday at 3:10 a.m. Eastern. They will face India later on that day at 10:40 a.m. Eastern. Dykema and the United Eagles will wrap up pool play on Thursday with a match against Poland at 4:50 a.m. Eastern. Crossovers begin later that afternoon, and the final will take place on Saturday at 11:20 a.m. Eastern.
All matches will be streamed live on Watch.Hockey. For more information on the FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024, visit the event page.
FIH Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024 Schedule
Wednesday, Jan. 24 | USA vs. Namibia | 3:10 a.m. EST
Wednesday, Jan. 24 | USA vs. India | 10:40 a.m. EST
Thursday, Jan. 25 | USA vs. Poland | 4:50 a.m. EST
Dykema wrapped up her five-year Liberty career this fall. Her list of accomplishments include:
- NFHCA All-America second team (2023)
- NFHCA All-America second team (2022)
- Three-time NFHCA All-South Region (first team 2021 and 2022, second team 2020)
- Four-time All-BIG EAST team (first team 2021, 2022 and 2023, second team 2020)
- Two-time BIG EAST champion, three-time BIG EAST regular season champion, NCAA Field Hockey Championship title game qualifier
- Three-time VaSID All-State team (first team 2021 and 2022, second team 2020)
- Three-time BIG EAST All-Tournament team (2021-23)
- BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week (2020)
- BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week (2023)
- Program's all-time leader in career assists (47) and games played (97)
- Tallied a career-best 13 assists in 2023, ranks sixth in program history for career points (101) and 10th in career goals (27)
Excited to watch @bethanydykema compete with the U.S. Women's National Team this week at the FIH Hockey5s World Cup in Muscat, Oman!
— Liberty Field Hockey (@LibertyFH) January 23, 2024
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