(OSHAWA, ONTARIO) FIL World Champion Team USA received some further honors on Saturday evening, as six players were named to the All-World Team at the athletes banquet following their gold medal performance against Canada.
Three of the four attackers chosen were from the American roster, with captain Lindsey Munday and record-breaking linemates Katrina Dowd and Katie Rowan joined by Canada’s Dana Dobbie.
Midfielder Sarah Albrecht, defender Amber Falcone and goalkeeper Devon Wills were also named All-World.
Katie Guy (defense) joined Dobbie as All-World honorees from host Canada, while Australia put three – midfielders Hannah Nielsen and Stacey Morlang Sullivan and defender Alicia Wickens – on the list.
England, which finished fourth in the tournament, had midfielder Laura Merrifield honored.
All-World Team
Attack
Katrina Dowd – United States
Lindsey Munday – United States
Katie Rowan – United States
Dana Dobbie – Canada
Midfield
Laura Merrifield – England
Hannah Nielsen – Australia
Sarah Albrecht – United States
Stacey Morlang Sullivan – Australia
Defense
Amber Falcone – United States
Katie Guy – Canada
Alicia Wickens – Australia
Goalkeeper
Devon Wills – United States