USA Roller Derby represents the United States in international roller derby, in events such as the Roller Derby World Cup. The team's first international competition was the 2011 Roller Derby World Cup, where it finished in first place after defeating Team Canada in the final. Early on, it was known as "Team USA". A trademark challenge from the United States Olympic Committee led to the change to the name "USA Roller Derby" after the team's last international appearance.
Team roster 2025 training squad
On October 1, 2024, the roster for the 2025 training squad was announced as follows: (skaters home league at time of announcement): +NameLeagueAnne Swanson "Annie Swanson" (she/her)Arch Rival Roller DerbyEvelyn Ozzie "Annyong" (she/her)Rat City Roller DerbyRachel Blackman "Blackman" (she/her)Angel City DerbyNicole Williams “Bonnie Thunders” (she/they)Rose City RollersSarah Arnosky Ko "Bricktator" (she her)Arch Rival Roller DerbySara Putnam "Brickyard" (she her)Greenville Roller DerbyGretchen Frye "Coco Frye" (she/her)Jacksonville Roller DerbyDarriann Hewson "Diamond" (she/her)Race City Rebels / Circle City Roller DerbyIsabelle Eide "Dizzy Izzy" (she/her)Jacksonville Roller DerbyKatie Calfee "Cloak N Dragher" (she/her)Arch Rival Roller DerbyTinisha Bonaby "Freight Train" (she/her)Angel City Derby / Rockin' City Roller DerbyRochelle Jubert "Gal of Fray" (she/her)Rose City RollersBrooke Clark "Vicious Van Gogo" Arch Rival Roller DerbyJessica Sawicki "Hurtrude Stein" (she/her)Minnesota Roller DerbyMegan Cortinas "Jackson" (she/her)Sierra Regional Roller DerbyTakia Agresta "Jamsterella" (she/her)Jacksonville Roller DerbyCailin Klein "Klein" (she/her)Denver Roller DerbyKayla Woodward "K.Woo!!" (she/her)Arch Rival Roller DerbyShelby Castro "Lil RegulateHer" (she/her)Rose City RollersMadalyn Weber "Madditude Adjustment" (she/her)Grand Raggidy Roller DerbyMia Palau "Mia Palau" (she/her)Rose City RollersLoren Mutch "Mutch" (she/her)Rose City RollersKaitlynn Simpson "Psycho" (she/her)Angel City DerbyRachel Johnston "Rachel Rotten" (she/her)Angel City DerbyRoxy Dallas "Roxy Dallas" (she/her)Rose City RollersHillary Buscovick "Scald Eagle" (she/her)Denver Roller DerbyShanna Simms "Shear-Ra Powers" (she/her)Arch Rival Roller DerbyAnastasia Smith "Stan the Woman" (she/they)Rose City RollersTarandiehl Bahgat "Tarantula" (she/her)Rose City RollersTenacity Remington "Tenacity" (they/them)Rose City RollersAylin Woodward "Yeti or Not, Here I Come" (she/her)Gotham Roller Derby
2025 World Cup Charter
On March 25, 2025, the charter for the 2025 World Cup was announced as follows: (skaters home league at time of announcement): +NameLeagueAnne Swanson "Annie Swanson" (she/her)Arch Rival Roller DerbyNicole Williams “Bonnie Thunders” (she/they)Rose City RollersSarah Arnosky Ko "Bricktator" (she her)Arch Rival Roller DerbyDarriann Hewson "Diamond" (she/her)Race City Rebels / Circle City Roller DerbyIsabelle Eide "Dizzy Izzy" (she/her)Jacksonville Roller DerbyKatie Calfee "Cloak N Dragher" (she/her)Arch Rival Roller DerbyTinisha Bonaby "Freight Train" (she/her)Angel City Derby / Rockin' City Roller DerbyRochelle Jubert "Gal of Fray" (she/her)Rose City RollersBrooke Clark "Vicious Van Gogo" Arch Rival Roller DerbyCailin Klein "Klein" (she/her)Denver Roller DerbyKayla Woodward "K.Woo!!" (she/her)Arch Rival Roller DerbyMadalyn Weber "Madditude Adjustment" (she/her)Grand Raggidy Roller DerbyMia Palau "Mia Palau" (she/her)Rose City RollersLoren Mutch "Mutch" (she/her)Rose City RollersHillary Buscovick "Scald Eagle" (she/her)Denver Roller DerbyShanna Simms "Shear-Ra Powers" (she/her)Arch Rival Roller DerbyAnastasia Smith "Stan the Woman" (she/they)Rose City RollersTarandiehl Bahgat "Tarantula" (she/her)Rose City RollersTenacity Remington "Tenacity" (they/them)Rose City RollersAylin Woodward "Yeti or Not, Here I Come" (she/her)Gotham Roller Derby
2017 team roster On October 5, 2016, the roster for the 2017 team was announced as follows: (skaters home league at time of announcement): NameLeagueJennifer Adkins “Trauma”Texas RollergirlsTracy AkersDenver Roller DerbyCassie BeckRat City RollergirlsRachel Bockheim “Jackie Daniels”Texas RollergirlsHillary Buscovick “Scald Eagle”Rose City RollersJessica ChestnutRose City RollersLauren Corry “Caf Fiend”Gotham Girls Roller DerbyRoxy DallasGotham Girls Roller DerbyRaquel Davila “Satan’s Little Helper”Angel City Derby GirlsAja Gair “Barbara Ambush”Texas RollergirlsJennifer Gaskins “Snot Rocket Science”Jacksonville RollerGirlsTess Harrison “Baller Shot Caller”Atlanta RollergirlsErin JacksonJacksonville RollerGirlsNadia Kean “Smarty Pants”Texas RollergirlsLaci KnightAngel City Derby GirlsLynn Klas “Juke Boxx”London RollergirlsSarah McKemie “Sexy Slaydie”Gotham Girls Roller DerbyLoren MutchRose City RollersLacey Ramon “Carmen Getsome”Rat City RollergirlsJes RivasRose City RollersJessica Rodriguez Peiffer “Licker N Split”Rose City RollersShaina SerelsonVictorian Roller Derby LeagueVanessa Sites “V-Diva”Gotham Girls Roller DerbyJacqueline Thermitus “Blaque Jac”Atlanta RollergirlsNicole Williams “Bonnie Thunders”Gotham Girls Roller Derby
2014 team roster
On October 15, 2013, the roster for the 2014 World Cup team was announced by Derby News Network as follows (skater's home league at time of announcement listed): NameLeagueJulie Adams "Angela Death" Denver Roller DollsTracy AkersDenver Roller DollsLaura Mann "Amanda Jamitinya"B.ay A.rea D.erby GirlsAtomatrixArizona Roller DerbyBaller Shot CallerGold Coast Derby GirlsBonnie ThundersGotham Girls Roller DerbyCarmen GetsomeRat City RollergirlsDonna MatrixGotham Girls Roller DerbyFifi NomenonTexas RollergirlsFisti CuffsGotham Girls Roller DerbyJackie DanielsWindy City RollersJuke BoxxMinnesota RollerGirlsMercyRose City RollersMick SwaggerGotham Girls Roller DerbyOMG WTFGotham Girls Roller DerbyOnda SlighOly RollersMelanie PfisterWasatch Roller DerbyPolly GoneTexas RollergirlsJes RivasDenver Roller DollsScald EagleRose City RollersSecond Hand SmokeMinnesota RollerGirlsShaina SerelsonDenver Roller DollsSexy SlaydieGotham Girls Roller DerbyShenita StretcherPhilly Roller DerbySmarty PantsTexas RollergirlsSnot Rocket ScienceSteel City Roller DerbySuzy HotrodGotham Girls Roller DerbyTeflon DonnaPhilly Roller DerbyTraumaKansas City Roller WarriorsUrrk'n Jerk'n (as Booty Block Ya)Denver Roller DollsVanEssa "V-Diva" SitesPhilly Roller DerbyWild CherriAtlanta Rollergirls
2011 team roster After a series of tryout camps held throughout 2011 by tournament founder and sponsor Blood and Thunder Magazine, the U.S. team's roster was announced August 4 of that year as follows (home leagues of skaters at time of 2011 World Cup shown; * denotes alternate): NameLeagueAddy Rawl*Queen City Roller GirlsLaura Mann "Amanda Jamitinya"Rocky Mountain RollergirlsAtomatrixOly RollersBonnie ThundersGotham Girls Roller DerbyClaire D. WayBoston Derby DamesDeRangedRocky Mountain RollergirlsDonna MatrixGotham Girls Roller DerbyFisti CuffsGotham Girls Roller DerbyFrida BeaterRocky Mountain RollergirlsJamsterella*Fort Myers Derby GirlsJoy CollisionCharm City RollergirlsJuke BoxxMinnesota RollerGirlsHeather JuskaDenver Roller DollsLittle ATampa Bay Derby DarlinsMedusaMinnesota RollerGirlsPsycho BabbleRocky Mountain RollergirlsRacer McChaseHer*Detroit Derby GirlsSassyOly RollersSexy SlaydieGotham Girls Roller DerbyShenita StretcherPhilly RollergirlsSmarty PantsTexas RollergirlsSnot Rocket ScienceSteel City Derby DemonsSoulfearic AcidRose City RollersSuzy HotrodGotham Girls Roller DerbyTannibal LectorOly RollersTeflon DonnaPhilly RollergirlsTracy AkersDenver Roller DollsUrrk'n Jerk'nRocky Mountain RollergirlsV-DivaDutchland RollersVarla VendettaWindy City RollersWhite FlightRose City RollersWildberry Punch*Mad Rollin' Dolls
2024 staff Coaches: Kyle Adams, Chelsea "Smarty McFly" Stone, Tess "Baller Shot Caller" Harrison, and Vito Ramon Staff: Rachel "Rachel Rotten" Johnston, Jennifer "Ice Tease" Garnett, Michael Castellano, Morissey "Mo" Montgomery Board of Directors: Tess "Baller Shot Caller" Harrison, Nicole "Bonnie Thunders" Williams, Rachel "Jackie Daniels" Bockheim, Jes Rivas
2016 staff Head coach: Drew Flowers Assistant coach: Tim Burns Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out
2014 staff
Head coach: Buster Cheatin' Assistant coach: Endless Justin Assistant coach: Joshua Pfenning Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out
2012 staff
Head coach: Buster Cheatin' Assistant coach: Endless Justin Team Manager: Rhino Team, Fundraising, and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out
2011 staff
Head coach: Buster Cheatin' Assistant coach: Bonnie D.Stroir Team Manager: Rhino Team Manager: Endless Justin Fundraiser and Merchandise Manager: Vivien Leigh-Em-Out The team's first practice was held in Denver, Colorado at the Rocky Mountain Rollergirls' War House on November 14, 2011, the Monday following the WFTDA National Championships. A limited number of VIP and general admission tickets were sold, however no press were admitted.
2011 Roller Derby World Cup The team then known as "Team USA"'s first international action took place December 1 through 4, 2011, at the premiere Roller Derby World Cup, held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The U.S., one of 13 nations competing, began group play at the tournament in Group C, along with teams representing New Zealand and Scotland. The U.S. won both of its group bouts, defeating New Zealand 377 to 8 on the first day of the tournament, and Scotland on the second day, 435 to 1. On the night of the tournament's first day, the USA staged an exhibition bout, dividing its large roster into two teams nicknamed the Stars and the Stripes.
By virtue of the large point spread for the U.S. in their group bouts, the team was seeded first overall for the remainder of the tournament, and earned a bye past the first elimination round. In the quarter-finals, the U.S. faced New Zealand for the second time, winning this time by a score of 437 to 8. In the semi-final, the U.S. defeated Team Australia 532 to 4, in what was both the highest score and largest margin of victory for the entire tournament. In the final of the tournament, the U.S. defeated Team Canada 336 to 33. Joy Collision was voted MVP for the U.S. at the World Cup.
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