Background
There is no higher honor in the sport than representing your country in international competition. The following rosters are from U.S. women's teams that have played in World Lacrosse (and its predecessors from the FIL and IFWLA) championships in field lacrosse.
Rosters (1982-2009)
1982
In the inaugural IFWLA World Cup, held in Nottingham, England, the U.S. Women's National Team defeated Australia 10-7 in overtime to claim the gold medal.
1986
Playing at home for the first time, the U.S. Women's National Team was defeated by Australia 10-7 in the gold medal game in Swarthmore, Pa.
1989
The U.S. Women's National Team reclaimed the gold medal held by host nation Australia, defeating England 6-5 in Perth. It was the team’s second gold medal in three World Cup competitions.
1993
The U.S. Women's National Team defended its 1989 gold medal, topping England 4-1 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The win marked the third world title for the U.S. Women.
1997
Playing before large crowds in Edogawa, Japan, the U.S. Women's National Team once again reigned victorious, beating rival Australia 3-2 in overtime, as Amory Rowe scored on a rebound in sudden death. Cherie Greer was named the player of the tournament.
2001
The U.S. Women's National Team enjoyed its smoothest run to a World Cup, outscoring opponents 92-21, including a 14-8 victory over Australia in the championship game in High Wycombe, England. Cherie Greer was named the MVP of the championship match for the second straight tournament.
2005
The U.S. Women's National Team attempted to become the first country to win a World Cup on home soil, but it wasn't to be, as Jen Adams led Australia to a 14-7 victory. At that time, the 6,820 spectators in Annapolis, Md. represented the largest crowd to watch a women's lacrosse game in the U.S.
2009
The U.S. Women's National Team regained the gold by downing Australia 8-7 in the championship game in Prague, Czech Republic. Devon Wills made seven saves to earn championship game MVP honors.
Rosters (2013-2026)
2013
The U.S. put together one of the most dominant runs in World Cup history, beating host Canada 19-5 to win its second straight gold medal. Only once, an 18-9 pool play win over Australia, did an opponent come within 10 goals of the U.S. in its seven victories.
2017
The U.S. made it three in a row, defeating host Canada 10-5 to win the World Cup in Guildford, England. The U.S. won all eight contests in the event.
2022
The U.S. became the first team in World Lacrosse Women's Championship history to win on home soil, defeating Canada 11-8 at Towson (Md.) University.
2026
The U.S. became the first team in World Lacrosse Women's Championship history to win five straight championships, defeating Canada 16-4 in Tokyo, Japan. It outscored opponents 123-27 in six games.