MADRID, ESP. (February 27, 2021) - The USA Women’s 7s National Team has decided to withdraw from its remaining matches at Madrid Sevens. As a precautionary step due to positive cases on other teams, the program will not risk any additional exposure to players or staff. 

All USA players and staff rostered for this weekend returned negative results before today’s matches began. Prior to travel, the full squad will be tested again and undergo any additional isolation or wellness protocols recommended by team medical personnel in accordance with CDC guidelines. 

The Eagles Sevens defeated Spain (32-5) and Portugal (62-0) in their opening games. 

Women’s High Performance Director Emilie Bydwell said: 

“It was terrific to see the players out on the field again after such a long break in international rugby. We want to thank the Spain Rugby Union for organizing this event so that all teams could have meaningful competition after a challenging year. Ultimately, it is our responsibility to put players and staff first and ensure they can continue their Olympic preparation upon return to the U.S. early next week. We have certainly learned a lot from this event that will help guide our planning and preparation for future competitions.”