From September 26 to 28, women’s sixes national teams from Canada, the Haudenosaunee Nationals, Puerto Rico, and the United States will converge at the USA Lacrosse headquarters in Sparks, Maryland, for The Atlas Cup. This tournament offers a high-stakes opportunity for these teams to showcase their skills in the fast-paced sixes format, a discipline that will debut in the LA28 Olympics.
The United States enters the competition with momentum, having recently secured a gold medal against Canada at The World Games in China last month. All 12 players from that victorious U.S. roster will return for the Atlas Cup, promising a competitive edge.
Earlier in June, these four countries demonstrated their prowess in field lacrosse at the Pan-American Women’s Lacrosse Championship in Auburndale, Florida. There, the U.S. emerged as champions, defeating Canada in the final match, while the Haudenosaunee Nationals clinched bronze by overcoming Puerto Rico. Ten members of the U.S. team from the Pan-American championship will also participate in The Atlas Cup, adding depth and experience to their squad.
Below are highlights of key players participating from each team:
Canada
Star Attraction: Brooklyn Walker-Welch has made a significant impact in the sixes format, even as a defender. She earned All-World honors at The World Games, contributing to Canada’s silver medal success. Earlier this year, she was also named to the All-Tournament team at the Pan-American championship and was part of the North Carolina Tar Heels squad that won the NCAA championship in May.
International Experience: Erica Evans has been instrumental in Canada’s success at the international level, contributing to gold medal victories at both the U19 World Championship in 2015 and The World Games in 2022. Evans has consistently excelled, making the All-World team in various tournaments. She also set Canisius’ record for career goals before finishing her college career at Maryland, where she aided in securing the 2019 NCAA title.
Talent on the Rise: Annabel Child is a promising talent who demonstrated her scoring ability at the World Games, leading Canada with 27 points (14 goals, 13 assists). After a successful career at Harvard, where she earned All-Ivy League honors, she will conclude her college journey at Northwestern.
Full Roster: Madalyn Baxter, Annabel Child, Bianca Chevarie, Aurora Cordingley, Jordan Dean, Kylea Dobson, Erica Evans, Nicole Perroni, Lauren Spence, Brooklyn Walker-Welch, Dylana Williams, Milana Zizakovic.
Haudenosaunee Nationals
Key Player: Sierra Cockerille proved to be a formidable opponent during the Pan-American championship, successfully matching the U.S. starters in draw controls. Cockerille led her team in scoring during the tournament and concluded her collegiate career at Syracuse with 129 points.
Goalie Exceptional: Paige Crandall has shown remarkable skill in goal, highlighted by her performance at the Pan-American championship where she earned all-tournament honors for her impressive saves, notably against the U.S. team. She completed her time at LeMoyne with an excellent career record.
Emerging Star: Paisley Cook, a junior at UAlbany, has rapidly built her profile in international play. She led America East with 127 draw controls last season and has already made appearances in several high-profile tournaments.
Full Roster: Timmia Bomberry, Sierra Cockerille, Paisley Cook, Jordan Coulon, Paige Crandall, Lois Garlow, Chloe Luther, Bean Minerd, Mia Mitchell, Kimaura Schindler, Tallis Tarbell, Allyson Trice.
