Chile opens U21 Pan American Cup with victory over Puerto Rico

ALAJUELA, Costa Rica, July 22, 2025. – Chile kicked off the U21 Women’s Pan American Cup in dominant fashion, defeating Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-23) at the Profesor Jorge Luis Solera Gymnasium at the Monserrat Sports Complex in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Chile took control from the start, reaching the first technical timeout with a five-point lead at 8-3. In the second set, Puerto Rico tried to even the match, but after point 10, the Chileans regained command and pulled away comfortably.

Chile celebrates

Dominga Aylwin led the South American squad with 17 points (16 kills and 1 ace), while team captain Petra Schwartzman also reached double digits with 12 points (10 kills, 1 block, and 1 ace). For Puerto Rico, Chareika Carrión was the match’s top scorer with 18 points, all from attacks.

Chile dominated all statistical categories, attacks (42-33), aces (5-2), and blocks (7-3).

Karla Molina, Consul of the Chilean Embassy, was present throughout the match supporting the team. She said, “It’s always emotional to see fellow Chileans here, and even more so with a first victory. It truly feels special to be far from home and watch them represent our country and our sport as ambassadors, it’s an incredible feeling.”

Dominga Aylwin shared after the match, “I’m super happy with our team’s victory. This tournament is part of our preparation for the World Championship. We entered the game with strong conviction, and the result was a win, so I’m really excited.”

Chareika Carrión of Puerto Rico commented, “It was our first match, and we started very unfocused. In the third set, we got more organized, and I hope we can show more of what our team is capable of in the upcoming games.”

U21 Women’s Pan American Cup in Alajuela, Costa Rica

ALAJUELA, Costa Rica, July 19, 2025. – The stage is set for the 2025 edition of the U21 Women’s Pan American Cup, which will take place from July 22 to 27 at the Montserrat Multisport Complex in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

The tournament will feature seven national teams competing in two pools. Pool A includes the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and host nation Costa Rica, while Pool B consists of the United States (reigning champions), Canada, Chile, and Puerto Rico.

The United States enters as the two-time defending champion after winning the 2022 and 2023 editions, bringing their total to three gold medals, including the first one in 2017. The Americans will aim to make history by claiming a third consecutive title this year.

Matches begin on Tuesday, July 22, with the finals scheduled for Sunday, July 27.

Preliminary Round Schedule:

July 22:

3:00pm  Chile vs Puerto Rico

5:00pm  United States vs Canada

7:00pm  Costa Rica vs Dominican Republic

July 23:

3:00pm  United States vs Puerto Rico

5:00pm  Chile vs Canada

7:00pm  Costa Rica vs Mexico

July 24:

3:00pm  Puerto Rico vs Canada

5:00pm  United States vs Chile

7:00pm  Mexico vs Dominican Republic

Year by Year pódiums

YEARGOLDSILVERBRONZE
2011PERDOMCUB
2013MEXDOMCOL
2015DOMARGCHI
2017USAARGCUB
2019CUBDOMPER
2022USAARGMEX
2023USAMEXCUB

Composite Medal Table

COUNTRYGOLDSILVERBRONZETOTAL
USA3003
DOM1304
MEX1113
CUB1034
PER1012
ARG0303
CHI0011
COL0011
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