The year just has a few days remaining, bringing the end of several sporting seasons with it. The American women’s water polo team has had a spectacular season in 2023, with almost every match resulting in a victory. While the US opened with a tie against Australia, they closed the season with a nail-biting victory.

The US national women’s team had locked horns against the Netherlands in the final match of their season. A social media post congratulated the American water polo team for winning despite the Dutch giving very tough competition. While the Netherlands wanted to extend America’s losing streak, the US edged them out with just enough points to take a win home.

Water polo team denies a win to the Dutch

USA Water Polo recently declared the result of the US vs Netherlands match via a tweet to its official X account. The tweet carried the caption, “Jordan Raney and Ryann Neushul each scored three goals while @LonganAmanda added eight saves as the @TeamUSA Women closed out their 2023 schedule with a 13-10 win over the Netherlands.”

The 23 December match in Nijverdal, Netherlands, saw Jordan Raney and Ryann Neushul spearheading the American offense. Both women scored three goals each to keep the Netherlands water polo team at bay. Their offensive effort was complemented by the defensive skills of Amanda Longan, who stopped eight goal attempts by the Dutch. 

The US had lost their previous match against Italy with a marginal difference of 16-17. Not letting the defeat weigh them down, the US stopped the Netherlands from closing the gap in the third and fourth quarters. While the US now stands tall with a record of 28-4-1, it also secured significant victories throughout the year. 

The tournament glories secured by the US in 2023

2023 went well for the USA Women’s Water Polo Team. While their winning percentage this year stood at 0.864 percent, they were also relentless in their quest for titles this year. The Pan American Games held in Santiago also saw the US claim a gold medal in women’s water polo.

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Moreover, the stars and stripes also fluttered in full glory at the World Aquatics World Cup where the water polo team struck gold as well. The team will now enjoy the Christmas holidays in peace before preparing for the 2024 season and the Olympics. The US women’s water polo team will enter Paris as the reigning champions of London, Rio, and Tokyo. Will America be able to hit a fourpeat in Paris?

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