An outstanding all-around athlete, Patrick Hackler's versatility will aid the U.S. team.
A true midfielder that can play both ways, Hackler will be a dual offensive-defensive threat for the U.S. U21 team. Hackler scored 10 goals for Yale's NCAA quarterfinal team in 2022 and the record-setting high school quarterback will use his athleticism at both ends of the field.
Injuries and the pandemic have altered Brendan Grimes' progression, but he's one of the most talented players in the country.
Grimes burst into the national spotlight after leading Boys' Latin to the MIAA "A" Conference championship game as a sophomore. His junior year was cut short due to injury and then he missed his final year of high school lacrosse due to the global pandemic.