USA Lacrosse Will Host 2026 Atlas Cup in October
The tournament features elite lacrosse teams competing at Tierney Field starting October 23.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Other Sports
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USA Lacrosse has announced its men's roster for the upcoming 2026 Atlas Cup, which will take place at Tierney Field in Sparks, Maryland. Matches are scheduled from October 23 through October 25, featuring teams from Canada, Ireland, the Haudenosaunee Nationals, and the United States.
Why it matters
This tournament serves as a vital preparation phase for the men's national team ahead of the upcoming LA28 Olympics. The competition allows the United States squad to refine their play using the sixes version of lacrosse.
The tournament will utilize the sixes version of lacrosse, with the U.S. roster featuring Brennan O'Neill, Blaze Riorden, and Ryan Terefenko. The United States enters the competition following a recent gold medal win at the Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship.
The players
USA Lacrosse
The national governing body for the sport of lacrosse in the United States.
Brennan O'Neill
A prominent athlete named to the United States men's roster for the upcoming competition.
Blaze Riorden
A veteran player selected to represent the United States at the 2026 Atlas Cup.
Ryan Terefenko
A member of the United States national team roster participating in the October event.
Joey Spallina
An athlete who previously competed in the Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship.
The details
The event will feature a round-robin format where the United States plays Ireland, Canada, and the Haudenosaunee Nationals. Players including Matt Campbell, Aidan Maguire, and Joey Spallina join the squad following their successful performance in Oshawa earlier this month.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: U.S. men open play against Ireland at 8:30 pm
October 24, 2026: U.S. men play Canada at 7 pm
October 25, 2026: U.S. men play Haudenosaunee Nationals at noon
Season Trajectory
The Atlas Cup serves as a critical developmental milestone for the national team's path toward the LA28 Olympics. It provides the squad with high-level international experience necessary to compete for gold on the global stage.
Spectators in Sparks can purchase tickets through the organization's official portal to attend the three-day event at Tierney Field. The tournament outcome will be a key metric for fans evaluating the United States roster's competitiveness after their 2023 runner-up finish.
The takeaway
The Atlas Cup represents a crucial test for the U.S. roster as they integrate younger talent like Joey Spallina into the national program. Fans should monitor roster cohesion during these high-stakes matches against perennial rivals Canada and the Haudenosaunee Nationals.
Further reading
For more on the national team's progress, visit the Other Sports section.
More information
To purchase tickets for the matches, visit Atlas Cup Tickets.
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