Team USA Senior Women Earn Bronze at the 2026 World Skate Games

The USA Inline Senior Women’s National Team is bringing home bronze from Paraguay! Team USA defeated Namibia 5–3 on Friday, October 9, to secure a podium finish at the 2026 World Skate Games in Asunción.

A Strong Finish in the Bronze Medal Game

The medal matchup gave the Americans another opportunity against Namibia, who had edged Team USA 3–2 in overtime during group play. With a place on the podium on the line, the U.S. turned the rematch into a winning finish.

Namibia scored first, but Team USA answered before halftime to tie the game at 1–1. The Americans took control in the second half, scoring four consecutive goals to build a 5–1 lead. Namibia added two late goals, but the U.S. secured the 5–3 victory and the bronze medal.

The Road to the Podium

Team USA opened the tournament with a 19–0 win over Chile. Following the overtime loss to Namibia, the Americans earned victories over Mexico, 5–2, and Brazil, 8–1, before defeating Argentina 7–0 in the quarterfinals.

A 3–0 semifinal loss to eventual champion Spain sent the U.S. into the bronze medal game. The team responded with a victory to finish third in the world, joining Spain and silver medalist France on the podium.

USA Inline congratulates our Senior Women’s players, coaches and staff on their bronze medal finish. Thank you to the families, sponsors and fans who supported the team throughout its journey to Paraguay and cheered on the red, white and blue.