Posted By Lynn Worthy, Sun Staff

The New England Riptide got official word this week that the three rookie players invited to tryout for the Women's National Team will not be leaving throughout the season.

Outfielder Gina Carbonatto, infielder Garland Cooper, and pitcher Eileen Canney were not selected as part of the 17-player roster for Team USA, allowing them to spend the entirety of their rookie NPF seasons with the Riptide.

USA Softball announced the selections on Monday. The Women's National Team schedule this summer includes the Canada Cup (June 28-July 8), the KFC World Cup of Softball in Oklahom City (July 11-16), and The Women's Pan American Games in Brazil (July 17-30).

In 2005, the Riptide lost ace pitcher Jocelyn Forest, pitcher Leigh Ann Ellis and shortstop Jessica Merchant to the U.S. Elite as well as first baseman/outfielder Kellie Wilkerson to the U.S. National Team. Pitcher Mariangee Bogado left to join Venezuela's Women's National Team in 2006.