Men’s and Women’s Goalball Advance to the Semifinals

Both the Women's National Goalball Team and the Men's National Teams have advanced to the semifinal rounds after stellar performances in Friday's quarterfinal games.The Women's National Team (3-3) defeated Brazil (4-2) 5-3. Team USA entered the game in the fourth seed of Pool X, pitted against The Women's National Team (3-3) defeated Brazil (4-2) 5-3. Team USA entered the game in the fourth seed of Pool X, pitted against top-ranked Brazil from Pool Y.Brazil took an early 2-0 lead, but gave up a penalty with 3:27 left in the first half that proved to be the game changer for Team…  Read More

Men’s and Women’s Goalball National Teams Advance to Quarterfinals of World Championships

ESPOO, FINLAND -- Thursday wrapped up the final day of round robin play for the Goalball World Championship Games. Team USA is well positioned as both the Men's and Women's teams are moving into the quarterfinal rounds that begin Friday morning. The Women's National Team (2-3) rebounded from a couple of tough losses yesterday to knock off Germany (0-5) 4-3, in their final round robin match, and only game of the day. Asya Miller led the team in scoring on the day, netting three of the team's goals, while Jen Armbruster scored the fourth goal for the Women. The Women's…  Read More

Day 3 Team USA Wrap-up from IBSA Goalball World Championships

ESPOO, FINLAND -- Round robin play continued Wednesday with mixed results for Team USA on day three of the Goalball World Championship tournament. The Men's National Team won their only match of the day against Germany 8-5.  The Women's National Team played two games, losing to Turkey 2-8 and 3-4 against Japan, the defending Paralympic Gold Medalists. The US Men were in 3rd place in Group A entering the game against Germany, who was in 7th place in the pool, and took them by storm in the first half, scoring five points while Germany was only able to answer with…  Read More

Final Day of Competition at Goalball Nationals

Last day of competition at the 2014 USABA Goalball Nationals in Ames, Iowa, sponsored by non-24, witnessed close games on the journey to becoming National Champions. Every team gave their all throughout the day. A huge congratulations to Pool Team Central for capturing gold (in overtime) in the women’s bracket and California Cyclones for taking the gold in the men’s bracket. Full results will be posted in the near future. Women’s Medal Winners:  Gold – Pool Team Central Silver – California Aftershock Bronze – Pool Team East Men’s Medal Winners: Gold – California Cyclones Silver – Atlanta Force Bronze –…  Read More