Houston Dash midfielder Andressa and defender Poliana have been named to Brazil’s 18-player roster for the Olympic Games. The Brazilians join five of their Dash teammates officially selected to compete in Rio de Janeiro.
This will be the first Olympic Games for both players who won the gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games. The host nation will begin group play on Aug. 3 against China; three days later they face Sweden and wrap up the group stage against South Africa on Aug. 9.
Andressa has scored one goal and earned 35 caps with the senior national team. The midfielder has started nine games for Houston and scored her first goal for the club on April 23 against the Orlando Pride.
Poliana has scored five goals and earned 44 caps with the senior national team. The defender has started nine games for Houston this season.
The final tune up match for Andressa and Poliana will be against Dash teammate Lydia Williams and the Australian National Team on July 23.
