World Championship History

Following the 2019 U19 world championship, the age grouping was changed to U20

The first Under-19 Women’s World Championship was sanctioned by the International Federation of Women’s Lacrosse Associations (IFWLA) in Haverford, Pa., with Australia defeating the U.S. for gold. Since then, the U.S. Women's National Team has won the next four world championships against the Aussies.

In 2015 in Scotland, Canada stunned the U.S. in the gold medal game to win its first championship. The U.S. resumed the top standing in the world in 2019 after beating the Canadians in Peterborough, Ontario, and then dominated the 2024 event in Hong Kong, China.

Wendy Kridel went 20-0 in leading the U.S. to three consecutive world championships in 1999, 2003 and 2007 and also served as an assistant coach for two U.S. teams.

All-Time Coaches

The United States won the first nine junior level World Lacrosse championships and has lost only three times in 10 world championships.

All-Time Results

Single-game, tournament and career records for USA players in World Lacrosse competition.

Records

There is no higher honor in the sport than representing your country in international competition. View a full listing of players that have represented the U.S. in junior world championship play since 1988.

Rosters

Some of the game's rising stars have been recognized for their exploits during international championships.

Honored Players