U.S. Men Compete In 2026 Atlas Cup Sixes Matches
The national team faces Ireland, Canada, and the Haudenosaunee in a series of matches held at USA Lacrosse headquarters.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Other Sports
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The United States men's sixes lacrosse team is competing in the 2026 Atlas Cup held at the USA Lacrosse headquarters in Sparks, Maryland. The team is scheduled to play matches against Ireland, Canada, and the Haudenosaunee.
Why it matters
Head coach Andy Shay is utilizing this event to evaluate and build a competitive roster for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This gathering helps solidify team strategy and player development following the U.S. victory over Canada in the Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championships.
The U.S. roster features Brennan O'Neill, Matt Campbell, Joey Spallina, and Blaze Riorden. Notably, Canada's roster for this cup excludes Willem Firth, Dhane Smith, Josh Byrne, and Josh Teat.
The players
Andy Shay
He is the head coach of the United States men's sixes lacrosse team tasked with building a roster for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Brennan O'Neill
He is a member of the United States men's sixes lacrosse team competing in the 2026 Atlas Cup.
Matt Campbell
He is an athlete representing the United States men's sixes lacrosse team during the Atlas Cup.
Joey Spallina
He is a featured player on the U.S. roster participating in the current sixes tournament.
Blaze Riorden
He is a participant on the United States men's sixes lacrosse team for the ongoing matches.
The details
The matches are being held at the USA Lacrosse headquarters and are broadcast live on the USA Lacrosse YouTube channel and iHeart Media. The event serves as a high-level test for the American squad as they continue to refine their sixes discipline performance.
Timeline
October 23-25, 2026: 2026 Atlas Cup matches take place.
November 10-18, 2026: European Sixes Lacrosse Championships occur in Spain.
2027: World Lacrosse Sixes Championships held in Colorado Springs.
2028: Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Season Trajectory
This tournament helps identify the core talent pool needed for international success in the lead-up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. It builds on the momentum of the U.S. Pan-American Sixes championship win to establish dominance in the sixes discipline.
Fans can watch the live matches on the USA Lacrosse YouTube channel or listen via iHeart Media. The event serves as a direct indicator of which players are currently favored for the 2028 Olympic roster.
The takeaway
The Atlas Cup serves as a vital proving ground for American lacrosse players hoping to represent their country on the Olympic stage. Keeping track of the evolving roster during these events provides insight into the team's readiness for upcoming global championships.
Further reading
For additional updates on the national team's performance, visit the Other Sports section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by USA Lacrosse.
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