United States, Three-Time Champions of the

U21 Pan American Cup

ALAJUELA, Costa Rica, July 27, 2025.- The United States reaffirmed their continental dominance by claiming their third consecutive title at the U21 Women’s Pan American Cup, defeating Chile in straight sets 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-13) at the Profesor Jorge Luis Solera Gymnasium in the Monserrat Sports Complex in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

The U.S. team captured the crown undefeated and without dropping a single set, earning their fourth title in the history of the tournament (2017, 2022, 2023, and 2025) and their third in a row. For Chile, this silver medal marks their best result in the category after previously winning bronze in 2015.

From the very start, the United States set the tone, taking an early lead in the first set that gave them confidence to close it out. In the second set, the American block came alive, allowing them to maintain full control of the match.

The statistics underline the champions’ superiority: 42-15 in attacks, 10-2 in blocks, and 8-2 in service points, sealing a final in which they left no doubts about their strength.

Jadyn Livings and Favor Anyanwu led the United States with 13 points each, the only players from both teams to reach double digits. The U.S. offense was well distributed among 10 different scorers.

For Chile, Dominga Aylwin topped her team with 6 points.

USA head coach Heather Olmstead said after the match: “I am very proud of our group; they kept their focus throughout the entire match and wanted to play for each other. We got a lot of players in, and they executed at the level we wanted to, which is USA Volleyball style. I am happy for the group; they did a great job coming together these past two weeks, and I’m glad they get to celebrate.”