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U.S. WOMEN’S TACKLE NATIONAL TEAM

The U.S. Women's Tackle National Teams have represented the country against international competition in the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) World Championships and has won four consecutive championships.

The program has been led by elite coaches, such as former NFL coach Callie Brownson, and has featured standout athletes, including quarterback Brittany Bushman, running backs Dajah Scott and Adriana Gutierrez, wide receiver Maria Jackson, and linebacker Darcy Leslie. These athletes have showcased their skills against the highest level of competition.

Competition Highlights

Under head coach Callie Brownson, the 2022 Women's U.S. Tackle National Team won their fourth consecutive IFAF Women's World Championship, defeating Great Britain 42-14 in Vantaa, Finland. Quarterback Brittany Bushman was named MVP, completing 19 of 27 passes for 201 yards and four touchdowns. DAjah Scott led the team with 111 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Adriana Gutierrez rushed for 38 yards and caught a touchdown. Wide receiver Maria Jackson had two touchdown catches. Defensively, Darcy Leslie topped the team with 4.5 tackles, helping the U.S. pitch a second-half shutout.

The 2022 U.S. Women's Tackle National Team at the IFAF Women’s World Championship in Vantaa, Finland.

Members of the National Team pose with the 2022 world championship trophy.

Angela Baker, Krishna Lee and Darcy Leslie pose with the 2022 world championship trophy.

The National Team after their gold medal match victory.

Running back DAjah Scott ran for over 100 yards in the gold medal match.

The National Team prepares for a game against Finland.

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The 2022 U.S. Women's Tackle National Team at the IFAF Women’s World Championship in Vantaa, Finland.

Members of the National Team pose with the 2022 world championship trophy.

Angela Baker, Krishna Lee and Darcy Leslie pose with the 2022 world championship trophy.

The National Team after their gold medal match victory.

Running back DAjah Scott ran for over 100 yards in the gold medal match.

The National Team prepares for a game against Finland.

2022 U.S. Women’s Tackle National Team Roster

Head Coach: Callie Brownson

Assistant Coaches: Jimmy Farrell (OC/QB), Stephanie Balochko (DC/LB), Jeff Grybash (ST), Becky Worsham (OL), Odessa Jenkins (RB), John Johnson (DL), Fabien Bownes (WR)

No.; Name; Pos.; Ht.; Wt.; Age; City of Residence

3; Angela Baker; WR; 5’4”; 130; 29; Belleville, N.J.

50; Ashley Beckham; OL; 5’8”; 260; 29; Methuen, Mass.

1; Satoria Bell; LB; 5’10”; 210; 31; Philadelphia, Pa.

21; Chante Bonds; DB; 5’5”; 145; 39; Dorchester, Mass.

57; Leshaunte Bowman; DL; 5’9”; 250; 29; Dallas, Texas

77; Ashley Branch; DL; 6’2”; 295; 25; Baltimore, Md.

8; Brittany Bushman; QB; 5’6”; 150; 36; Boston, Mass.

69; Eboni Chambers; OL; 5’8”; 210; 37; Temecula, Calif.

20; Shanice Cole; DL; 5’11"; 218; 34; Fairfax, Va.

16; Amber Craft; LB; 5’3”; 143; 29; Denver, Colo.

75; Hillary Crook; OL; 5’11”; 260; 34; Norton, Mass.

23; Hannah DeGraffinreed; RB; 5’10”; 195; 32; Charlotte, N.C.

26; Kathryn Floor; WR; 5’7”; 145; 33; Beltsville, Md.

70; Danielle Fournier; DL; 5’10”; 175; 29; North Andover, Mass.

10; Sara Galica; DB; 5’2”; 130; 30; Bountiful, Utah

76; Jennifer Gray; OL; 6’0”; 295; 36; Laurel, Md.

42; Adriana Gutierrez; RB; 5’0”; 125; 25; San Diego, Calif.

14; Lisa Horton; QB; 5’5”; 138; 45; Pittsburgh, Pa.

81; Maria Jackson; WR; 5’6”; 170; 37; Twinsburg, Ohio

66; Stephanie Jeffers; OL; 5’11”; 295; 37; Revere, Mass.

78; Elizabeth Jenkins; OL; 5’ 6”; 220; 41; Rowlett, Texas

7; Alaina Lange; K/P; 5’9”; 140; 35; Albany, N.Y.

45; Krishna Lee; TE; 5’9”; 200; 35; Kansas City, Mo.

No.; Name; Pos.; Ht.; Wt.; Age; City of Residence

14; TaShaun Leigh; DB; 5’8”; 145; 35; Newport News, Va.

92; Quineshia Leonard; DL; 6’2”; 290; 28; Suffolk, Va.

27; Darcy Leslie; LB; 5’7”; 155; 36; Chicago, Ill.

2; Kristen London; DB; 5’9”; 160; 35; Denver, Colo.

34; Gina Magana; RB; 5’1”; 128; 28; Magna, Utah

11; Knengi Martin; QB; 5’11”; 205; 38; Poway, Calif.

18; Mariette Martinez; DB; 5’6”; 150; 28; Malden, Mass.

74; Rachel May; OL; 5’11”; 268; 40; Haltom City, Texas

87; Jana Meister; WR; 5’8”; 135; 40; Marietta, Ohio

65; Tammie Moore; OL; 5’8”; 270; 39; Grapevine, Texas

44; Carla Odom; LB; 5’9”; 180; 42; Atlanta, Ga.

15; Stephanie Pascual; WR; 5’3”; 189; 29; Boston, Mass.

91; Sheena Reed; DL; 5’7”; 315; 30; Eagan, Minn.

4; DAjah Scott; RB; 5’7”; 157; 30; Fairfax, Va,

22; Eshombi Singleton; DB; 5’9”; 165; 39; Dallas, Texas

36; Shatonya Spicer; DL; 5’8”; 202; 34; Atlanta, Ga.

12; Chantal Thacker; LB; 5’5”; 154; 34; Monrovia, Md.

6; Tori Tucker; QB; 5’9”; 180; 29; Las Cruces, N.M.

38; Clarissa Tullis; DB; 5’4”; 154; 31; Inkster, Mich.

99; Shavonne Verdree; LB; 5’6”; 167; 31; Seattle, Wash.

41; Angie Wells; DB; 5’3”; 130; 36; Philadelphia, Pa.

5; Kira Whisonant; LB; 5’5”; 165; 30; Woodbridge, Va.

13; LaShantel Wilson; DB; 5’9”; 195; 38; Beltsville, Md.