SPARKS, Md. — Fifty players have advanced to the second round of tryouts for the 2020 U.S. men’s U19 team.

US Lacrosse welcomed 104 of the nation’s top young players to a three-day tryout this past weekend at the National Team Training Center and a selection committee consisting of the current U.S. U19 staff, past U19 coaches and high school coaches made the decision on which players advanced.

“Our entire coaching staff was thrilled with the overall effort level and commitment made by the men to the USA way,” said Nick Myers who is in his second stint as head coach of the U.S. U19 team. “We have a long way to go but we certainly feel like we have taken big steps in just our first training camp.

“The process of narrowing down our roster is the most challenging part of this process. My hope is that every young man that participated left feeling like they had a great experience and improved as both a player and teammate. I am confident that those given the opportunity to participate in the top 50 training camp will get back to work in efforts to prepare for the next challenge ahead of us. Thanks to the US Lacrosse staff and all the amazing evaluators and coaches that volunteered to make this past weekend so special for all involved.”

The second round of tryouts will be held July 12-14 at US Lacrosse. Approximately 30 players from that tryout session will be named to the training team that will compete in events leading up to next summer’s World Lacrosse championship in Limerick, Ireland (July 9-18, 2020).

The United States is the only nation to have won the World Lacrosse Men’s U19 Championship, having rallied to beat Canada 13-12 in 2016 on Ryan Conrad’s game-winning goal with just eight seconds remaining. That was the eighth straight world championship for the U.S., which also won gold medals in 1988, 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2008 and 2012.

The U.S. men’s national team trains and plays using best-in-class products provided by Nike (apparel and footwear), Cascade (helmets), Warrior (equipment), SISU Guard (mouthguards), The Pearl by Guardian (balls) and DJO (sports braces).

In addition to these partners, Greenfields, Krossover, MedStar Sports Medicine and Sports Performance Tracking are officials sponsors of Team USA. Team training is also aided by products from Motive Pure, NormaTec Recovery and Athletic Republic.

Players Advancing to Second Round of U.S. U19 Team Tryouts