U.S. Women's National Team History
Field Lacrosse
The United States fielded its first women's lacrosse national team in 1933. Since international competition began in 1982, the program has won 10 of the 12 World Championships contested — including five in a row.
"The 1975 U.S. team had one goal: return home undefeated from a 13-game tour of Great Britain. They did."
1931–1975
Where It Started
USA Lacrosse's women's national team lineage starts with the United States Women's Lacrosse Association, formed in 1931 to grow the sport nationally. The first U.S. team was picked in 1933. Two years later, it sailed for England — the first of several tours that would take U.S. teams across England and Australia over the following decades.
Those tours built more than mileage. In 1973, the Americans beat Great Britain on British soil for the first time. Two years later, the 1975 U.S. team went further, going 13-0 across England and Scotland — the program's first perfect tour.
1982–PRESENT
The Standard on the World Stage
Growth accelerated in the 1970s with the formation of the International Federation of Women's Lacrosse Associations (IFWLA) — the organization that later became part of World Lacrosse. In 1982, the IFWLA held its first world championship, which the United States won — and the women's U.S. field team hasn't stopped setting the pace since.
USA Lacrosse coordinates every part of the U.S. Women's National Team program — coaching, athlete development, and competition — building on the standard this history set.
All-Time World Lacrosse Championship Results
| Year | Location | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Nottingham, England | United States | Australia | Canada |
| 1986 | Swarthmore, Pa. | Australia | United States | Scotland |
| 1989 | Perth, Australia | United States | England | Australia |
| 1993 | Edinburgh, Scotland | United States | England | Australia |
| 1997 | Edogawa, Japan | United States | Australia | England |
| 2001 | High Wycombe, England | United States | Australia | England |
| 2005 | Annapolis, Md. | Australia | United States | England |
| 2009 | Prague, Czech Republic | United States | Australia | Canada |
| 2013 | Oshawa, Canada | United States | Canada | Australia |
| 2017 | Guildford, England | United States | Canada | England |
| 2022 | Towson, Md. | United States | Canada | England |
| 2026 | Tokyo, Japan | United States | Canada | Israel |
*Results current through the 2026 World Championship in Tokyo
Explore the Program
U.S. Women's Coaches
Acacia Walker-Weinstein led the U.S. to a record fifth consecutive World Lacrosse Women's Championship in 2026. She became the first coach to lead a team to a championship after previously winning one as a player.
All-Time Results
The United States has dominated world championship play since the first recognized event in 1982, winning gold (10 times) or silver (twice) in every field team event held by World Lacrosse and its predecessors.
Records
Browse single game, tournament and career records for USA players in World Lacrosse competition.
Honored Players
Some of the true legends in women's lacrosse have been recognized for their exploits during international championships.
Team Rosters
There is no higher honor in the sport than representing your country in international competition. View a full listing of players who have represented the U.S. in international world championship play since 1967.