[3] However, in the United States of America, there are few field hockey clubs, most play taking place between high school or college sides, almost entirely of females.

[4][5] The modern game of field hockey originated in Europe, and grew due to the growth of public schools.

Springfield College started playing the game when Dr. James Huff McCurdy composed a set of rules for American Field Hockey, and it continued to grow.

[6] Constance Applebee founded the United States Field Hockey Association (USFHA), after noticing a growing popularity in the sport.

[citation needed] The training base for the women's national team used to be Chula Vista, California and was relocated to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.