U.S. Ski and Snowboard Announced 2026/27 Roster
The national freestyle team has confirmed a 28-athlete roster for the upcoming winter season.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Skiing
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U.S. Ski and Snowboard revealed a 28-athlete roster for the 2026/27 freestyle skiing season. The squad includes a mix of experienced veterans and new additions like Beaudin Napolitano.
Why it matters
The team aims to maintain international dominance following a successful performance at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Leadership adjustments, including a new moguls head coach, support this effort.
The 28-member squad features athletes with strong track records, including Jaelin Kauf, who holds two Olympic silver medals, and Tess Johnson and Nick Page, both of whom achieved third-place overall World Cup standings.
The players
Olivia Giaccio
She is a top-tier freestyle skier who captured the overall World Cup Crystal Globe in 2025/26.
Rob Kober
He was recently appointed as the new head coach for the U.S. moguls team.
Jaelin Kauf
She is an accomplished moguls specialist who has earned two Olympic silver medals.
Beaudin Napolitano
He is a newly named member of the U.S. freestyle national squad for the 2026/27 season.
The details
The squad is structured into A and B teams across both moguls and aerials disciplines to maximize competitive performance. Alongside roster changes, the organization appointed Rob Kober as the new head coach for the moguls program.
Timeline
Olivia Giaccio secured the overall World Cup Crystal Globe during the 2025/26 season.
The Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games took place in 2026.
The 2026/27 FIS Freestyle World Cup season begins soon.
Season Trajectory
This roster announcement signals the team's transition toward post-Olympic consolidation. The squad aims to build on its consistent record in mixed team aerials to maintain its standing against international rivals throughout the 2026/27 cycle.
Fans should monitor the A and B squad assignments as these groupings typically dictate which athletes receive priority for upcoming World Cup starts. The addition of new talent and coaching staff indicates a strategic shift in potential podium placement for the season.
The takeaway
The U.S. freestyle program is prioritizing consistency by balancing veteran leadership with fresh talent after a peak Olympic cycle. Fans can expect the team to lean on established stars like Giaccio and Kauf to anchor their World Cup performance.
Further reading
For more background on the national program, visit United States Skiing.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fis-ski.
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