United States Men Defeated Puerto Rico in Lacrosse
The U.S. national sixes team improved to a 2-0 record after a decisive 25-10 victory.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Other Sports
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The United States men's national sixes lacrosse team moved to 2-0 in tournament play after defeating Puerto Rico 25-10 on Thursday night. Despite an early deficit, the Americans regained control behind a five-goal run.
Why it matters
The victory keeps the U.S. unbeaten and sets the stage for a critical matchup against Jamaica on Friday. A win in that contest would secure the team a spot in Sunday's gold medal championship game.
Joey Spallina led the offensive effort with 21 total points through two games, including five goals and five assists in Thursday's victory. Coulter Mackesy added five goals, while Michael Sowers contributed four goals and three assists.
The players
Joey Spallina
He is a standout offensive player for the U.S. national sixes lacrosse team who has recorded 21 points in just two matches.
Logan McNaney
He is a goalkeeper for the U.S. team whose critical save against Puerto Rico helped swing the game's momentum.
Michael Sowers
He is a primary attacker for the U.S. squad who recorded four goals and three assists during the win over Puerto Rico.
Coulter Mackesy
He is a key offensive contributor for the U.S. sixes lacrosse team who scored five goals in the victory on Thursday.
The details
After Puerto Rico took a brief 4-3 lead in the first quarter, the U.S. squad shifted momentum following a key save by goalkeeper Logan McNaney. This sparked a decisive five-goal streak that propelled the team to an 11-5 halftime lead.
Timeline
Thursday night: The United States defeated Puerto Rico 25-10.
Friday afternoon at 4:30 pm: The U.S. plays Jamaica in pool play.
Sunday: The gold medal championship game takes place.
Season Trajectory
This tournament serves as a primary qualification pathway for the World Lacrosse Sixes Championships, which will be held in Colorado Springs. The top five teams in this event will secure their spots in that upcoming global competition.
The U.S. victory moves the team closer to the gold medal game while solidifying their standing as a top contender for World Lacrosse Sixes Championships qualification. With 21 total points through two games, Joey Spallina remains the most impactful offensive asset to monitor for scoring consistency.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistent offensive pressure remains the key for the U.S. team to secure a top-five finish in this qualifying event. Players like Spallina have proven essential for sustaining scoring runs after periods of defensive transition.
What happens next
The United States is scheduled to play Jamaica on Friday at 4:30 pm, with a victory guaranteeing a spot in the gold medal championship game on Sunday.
Further reading
For more information on tournament results, visit the Other Sports section.
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