SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse has renewed a partnership with PEARL to remain the “Official Ball” of US Lacrosse and the U.S. National Teams. This 2021 agreement designates PEARL as an official partner of US Lacrosse and the U.S. National Teams. This is the second renewal of the partnership originally signed in 2016.

Last fall, USA Lacrosse announced the creation of a new Native American Advisory Council (NAAC) to help provide the national governing body with guidance on and a deeper understanding of issues related to Native communities. The formation of the NAAC is part of USA Lacrosse’s ongoing efforts to support greater diversity and inclusion in lacrosse.

SPARKS, Md. — The National Team Development Program (NTDP), an extended pathway for elite high school players to lay the foundation for eventual participation on the U.S. national teams, is back in 2021. US Lacrosse has announced the process and dates for the 2021 program.