Meet the 2021 US Olympic Softball Team
Meet the 18 Members of the US Softball Team Who Will Compete For a 4th Olympic Gold
After being dropped from the Olympic lineup following the 2008 Games in Beijing, softball is set to return to the world's biggest stage this summer in Tokyo — and Team USA is once again in the hunt for gold. Thirteen years ago, when softball was last played at the Olympics, the American women suffered a 3-1 loss to longtime rival Japan in the gold medal final. It was the first time the team had to settle for silver. They'll look to reclaim the podium this summer, and they're well equipped to do just that. The majority of the players on the roster were on the 2018 World Championship team that beat Japan 7-6, at the same time qualifying for the 2021 Games.
Unfortunately, softball will not be on the Olympic schedule in 2024, though there's hope for 2028 — even more reason to cheer on Team USA now as they attempt to take home the gold. Keep reading to learn more about these incredible athletes!
1 Monica Abbott
2 Ali Aguilar
3 Valerie Arioto
4 Ally Carda
5 Amanda Chidester
6 Rachel Garcia
7 Haylie McCleney
8 Michelle Moultrie
9 Dejah Mulipola
10 Aubree Munro
11 Bubba Nickles (right)
12 Cat Osterman
13 Janie Reed
14 Delaney Spaulding
15 Kelsey Stewart
16 Taylor Edwards
