Kenny DeJohn

For the first time in the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship, the U.S. Women’s National Team was truly tested — if only briefly.

The U.S. has outscored its four opponents 83-16, and 54 of those goals have been assisted.

The urgency ticked up Wednesday as the stakes heightened. Pool play is over. It’s officially time to win or go home.

The United States finished pool play with a plus-51 goal differential. There is still room to grow.

Katie Goodale grew up on and still lives on her family's dairy and meat farm in Aquebogue, N.Y.

Despite being confined to the sideline due to an Achilles injury, Charlotte North remains a critical part of the U.S. team.

Relegated to a reserve role in club, dropped by Army on a technicality, picked up by Penn on sheer resolve and now starring for USA, Anna Brandt has had an unusual career arc.

The all-time leading scorer in U.S. Women's National Team history is now the offensive coordinator — coaching a group of stars who came of age watching her YouTube highlights.

And finally, the U.S. Women’s National Team has arrived in Japan for the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship.