U.S. Lacrosse Team Held Training Camp in Buffalo
The national team prepared in Buffalo for an upcoming continental qualifying tournament.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Soccer
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The U.S. women's sixes lacrosse team held a training camp in Buffalo to prepare for the Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship. The team includes numerous gold medalists as they aim for qualification for the 2027 World Championship.
Why it matters
The camp serves as a crucial preparation phase for the Pan-American tournament, which acts as a qualifier for the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championship and builds momentum for the sport's return to the Olympics in 2028.
The camp features 10 of 12 gold medalists from The World Games in 2025 and 15 gold medalists from the 2026 Japan competition. The team is competing for one of five spots available to qualify for the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championship.
The players
Sam Apuzzo
She serves as the USC head women's lacrosse coach and is a two-time World Lacrosse champion.
The details
Players gathered in Buffalo to refine their skills in the sixes format ahead of the continental championship in Oshawa, Ontario. The team will face Argentina on September 30 as part of their efforts to secure a spot in the upcoming world championship.
Timeline
September 29 - October 4, 2026: Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship in Oshawa.
September 30, 2026: The U.S. women's team plays against Argentina.
2027: World Lacrosse Sixes Championship takes place in Colorado.
2028: Lacrosse returns to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Season Trajectory
The current training cycle mirrors the competitive intensity seen during the 2025 The World Games. Success at the Pan-American level is a prerequisite for maintaining the team's standing as it works toward the 2028 Olympic debut at BMO Stadium.
The team must finish in the top five of the eight participating nations at the Pan-American Championship to secure a 2027 World Championship berth. This performance level serves as a primary indicator for the 11-player roster construction required for the 2028 Olympics.
The takeaway
Qualifying for the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championship is a critical milestone for players aiming for a limited roster spot in the 2028 Olympics. Fans should monitor international qualifying results to see which veterans maintain their positions against emerging talent.
What happens next
The U.S. team is scheduled to compete in the Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship from September 29 to October 4, 2026, in Oshawa, Ontario.
Further reading
For more information on recent regional tournament developments, visit Soccer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by USA Lacrosse.
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