The U.S. U-18 Women’s National Team (WNT) captured gold at the 2025 WBSC U-18 Women’s World Cup Finals with a 7–2 victory over world-ranked No. 1 Japan. Aspen Boulware led the offense with a multi-hit performance, helping Team USA complete an undefeated tournament and secure a record fifth-consecutive world championship (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2025) — the program’s ninth overall. The U-18 WNT currently holds a 48-game winning streak at the World Championship. This final marked the 12th title matchup between the U.S. and Japan, with Team USA now claiming seven wins. The U.S. remains the only nation to medal in every edition of the WBSC U-18 Women’s World Cup, totaling 15 medals: nine gold, five silver, and one bronze.
Gold Medal Game Highlights
The championship game began at 2 p.m. CT at Devon Park. Boulware went 2-for-3 at the plate, including a triple, while Ki’ele Ho-Ching, Juliana Hutchens, Addyson Sheppard, and Payton Westra each recorded hits. Westra also contributed a double to fuel the offense. On the mound, Lilly Goodwin started with two strikeouts over three innings before Caroline Stanton relieved, striking out five to secure the win.
Tournament Performance
Team USA finished the tournament with six wins, including Opening Round victories over China, Chinese Taipei, and Canada. In the Super Round, the Eagles defeated Japan and Mexico to claim the No. 1 seed entering the final. Three of six tournament wins came by run-rule, and the team outscored opponents 48–9. Juliana Hutchens led the batting attack with a .800 average, followed by Boulware (.588) and McLaine Hudson (.562). The pitching staff — Madi Doty, Brielle Gardiner, Goodwin, Ella Kate Smith, and Stanton — combined for 36 strikeouts while allowing just seven earned runs in 36 innings.
Individual Honors and Awards
Team USA led the tournament in 10 offensive categories. Stanton led the pitchers with the most wins. Three players earned All-World Team honors: Boulware, Hudson, and Hutchens, with Hutchens named Tournament MVP. Hutchens also swept the offensive awards for Leading Hitter, Most Runs Batted In, and Most Home Runs. Boulware was recognized for Most Runs Scored, while Stanton earned Best Defensive Player honors.