17 results for tag: U.S.

U.S. Finishes England Tour Unbeaten

by Tony Leko Tony Leko GUILDFORD, England — The U.S. women’s team closed out a week of training and exhibitions in England on Sunday by posting a 19-1 victory over Germany and a 20-1 win over Wales. The U.S. finished the tour with a 5-0 record. In preparation for the 2017 FIL World Cup, to be held here at Surrey Sports Park, Team USA embarked ... More

U.S. Men Set to Open U19 World Championship

By Brian Logue John Strohsacker SPARKS, Md. — The United States bid for an eighth consecutive Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) U19 Men’s World Championship begins on Thursday night with a showdown against rival Canada in Coquitlam, British Columbia. The U.S., led by head coach Nick Myers (Ohio State head coach), is one of 14 nations ... More

U.S. U19 Team Beats Australia 13-4

By Brian Logue Randy Daly • Box Score COQUITLAM, B.C.. — Michael Sowers erupted for a first-quarter hat trick and finished with seven points overall to lead the United States past Australia 13-4 in a Blue Division game at the 2016 Federation of International Lacrosse Men’s U19 World Championship. The U.S. improved to 2-0 in the tournament ... More

U.S. Storms Past Iroquois to Clinch No. 1 Seed

By Brian Logue Randy Daly • Box Score COQUITLAM, B.C.. — The United States faced adversity for the first time in the 2016 Federation of International Lacrosse U19 Men’s World Championship, but responded for a 17-3 victory over the Iroquois Nationals behind a dominant faceoff performance. The victory clinches the No. 1 seed for the U.S. ... 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

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

Johnson, Mathias Named to U.S. U19 Team

By Brian Logue Trevor Brown/Kevin Tucker SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse has announced that Dylan Johnson and Simon Mathias have been named to the 2016 U.S. Men’s National Under-19 team as injury replacements for Drew Supinski and Thomas Wright. Johnson recently completed his freshman year at the University of Denver where he started all 16 games on ... More

Applications Open for 2017 U.S. Women’s Team

By Brian Logue Scott McCall SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse announced today that applications for players wishing to try out for the 2017 U.S. Women’s National Team are now available. 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 apply for consideration ... More