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Bernhardt Named World Championship MVP

By Brian Logue | @uslacrosse Randy Daly COQUITLAM, B.C. — Jared Bernhardt was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2016 Federation of International Lacrosse Men’s U19 World Championship after helping lead the United States to its eighth consecutive title. Bernhardt, also named the outstanding midfielder, was one of five Team USA players named ... More

Incredible Comeback Leads USA to Gold

By Brian Logue | @uslacrosse Randy Daly Box score COQUITLAM, B.C. — Ryan Conrad capped an incredible comeback by the United States, handling Simon Mathias’ pass from behind the cage in traffic in front of the goal, and burying a shot with eight seconds to play to lift Team USA to a 13-12 victory over Canada in the championship game of the 2016 ... More

US Lacrosse Grand Opening Weekend Sept. 10-11

By Brian Logue John Strohsacker SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse will celebrate the opening of its new national headquarters with a Grand Opening Weekend on Sept. 10-11. The weekend festivities include the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sept. 10, and a lacrosse triple-header on Sept. 11 featuring both the U.S. men’s and women&r... More

U.S. U19 Team Opens with Win Over Canada

By Brian Logue Randy Daly Box Score COQUITLAM, B.C.. — The United States bid for an eighth consecutive Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) U19 Men’s World Championship got off to a rousing start with a 12-5 victory over host Canada before an estimated crowd of approximately 1,500 on a rainy, chilly night. The U.S. dominated possession ... More

U.S. Downs Scotland and England

by Tony Leko Tony Leko GUILDFORD, England — On its fifth day in England, and the first with sunny skies, the United States women’s lacrosse team celebrated with a pair of convincing victories at the Surrey Sports Park. The U.S. shut out Scotland 20-0 in the morning and then posted a resounding 20-2 victory over England in a game streamed ... More

US Lacrosse Names Tryout Pool for 2017 U.S. Women’s Team

By Brian Logue Scott McCall SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse has named 105 players that have been selected to try out for the 2017 U.S. Women’s National Team. Tryouts will be held from Aug. 5-7 at the national team training center at US Lacrosse headquarters in Sparks, Md.Following the three-day tryout, approximately 36 players will be selected for the U.S. ... More

US Lacrosse Announces Age Verification System

By Brian Logue Logan Whitton SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse is pleased to announce that it has developed and launched a secure, encrypted online age verification system. Age verification has been developed to: Help ensure player safety Support competitive fairness Provide a consistent experience for youth lacrosse. US Lacrosse is working with youth ... More

US Lacrosse Launches National Wall Ball Challenge

By Brian Logue SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse is excited to announce the start of a national Wall Ball Challenge that will help players improve their stick skills while generating support for its First Stick Program. The challenge, powered by an app developed by SNYPR, tracks the number of repetitions that players complete playing wall ball, allowing ... More

Hall of Famer Harvey Cohen Dies

By Brian Logue John StrohsackerHarvey Cohen being recognized by US Lacrosse President and CEO Steve Stenersen with the inaugural National Keeper of Lacrosse Award in 2014 SPARKS, Md. — Harvey Cohen, a member of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame and longtime supporter of US Lacrosse, died on Friday, May 27 at the age of 97.“Harvey was a dear friend ... More

Deadline Extended for U.S. Women’s Team Application

By Brian Logue Scott McCall SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse announced that the deadline for applications for players wishing to try out for the 2017 U.S. Women’s National Team has been extended to June 15. Tryouts will be held August 5-7, 2016 at the new national team training center at US Lacrosse headquarters in Sparks, Md.Interested candidates can ... More