Four Northwestern Wildcats—Jenika Cuocco, Aditi Foster, Izzy Scane, and Madison Taylor—have been invited to the 22-player U.S. Women’s Sixes National Team training camp in Sparks, Maryland, serving as the first preparatory camp for the upcoming Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championships.
The Transition from Field to Sixes Discipline
Ten players from the gold-medal-winning U.S. Women’s Field National Team at the recent Tokyo championship are making the tactical shift to the fast-paced 6v6 discipline at USA Lacrosse headquarters. Head coach Lindsey Munday and her staff oversee the 22-player roster, which bridges traditional collegiate prowess with the high-velocity demands of the Olympic-adjacent format. According to USA Lacrosse reporting, the camp runs for five days and includes a free public exhibition at Tierney Field.
This roster convergence brings together top talent from across the country. The group features major collegiate award winners, including reigning Tewaaraton Award winner Madison Taylor and World Lacrosse Women’s Championship MVP Ally Kennedy. Alongside them, several training camp roster members are concurrently navigating high-stakes club competition schedules, such as the Women’s Lacrosse League championship game featuring the California Palms and Maryland Charm.
The Road to Los Angeles 2028
Created by World Lacrosse in 2021 as part of the broader Olympic movement, the sixes format compresses the game significantly. The smaller field size, shorter quarters, and constrained draw controls—occurring only at the start of each quarter—create an environment that prioritizes rapid transitions and high-frequency scoring. With a strict competition roster limit of 12 players, every training camp evaluation cycle carries heavy implications for national team selection.
According to USA Lacrosse, this week’s camp marks the first of two critical training milestones. The squad will reconvene ahead of the Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championships, scheduled for September 29 through October 4 in Oshawa, Ontario. That continental tournament acts as a direct qualifier for the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championship, setting the foundation for the sport’s debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Roster Architecture and Collegiate Representation
The 22-player roster highlights a diverse talent pool drawn from top NCAA programs and professional leagues. The complete training camp selection spans multiple positions and institutions:
- Sydni Black: Field, Loyola ’24 (Maryland Charm)
- Anna Brandt: Field, Penn ’25 (California Palms)
- Isabella Caporuscio: Field, Stony Brook ’27
- Jenika Cuocco: Goal, Drexel ’25 / Northwestern (Maryland Charm)
- Lacey Downey: Field, Johns Hopkins ’27
- Brigid Duffy: Field, Army ’26 (Maryland Charm)
- Kori Edmondson: Field, Maryland ’26 (New York Charging)
- Aditi Foster: Field, Northwestern ’28
- Clark Hamilton: Field, Florida ’28
- Ally Kennedy: Field, Stony Brook ’21 (Maryland Charm)
- Kate Levy: Field, North Carolina ’28
- Emma LoPinto: Field, Boston College ’25 (California Palms)
- Ally Mastroianni: Field, North Carolina ’22 (California Palms)
- Taylor Moreno: Goal, North Carolina ’22 (California Palms)
- Eliza Osburn: Field, North Carolina ’28
- Allison Reilly: Field, Army ’26 (New York Charging)
- Jill Smith: Field, Michigan ’25 (California Palms)
- Aliya Polisky: Field, Stanford ’27
- Sydney Scales: Field, Boston College ’24 (New York Charging)
- Izzy Scane: Field, Northwestern ’24 (New York Charging)
- JJ Suriano: Goal, Maryland ’27
- Madison Taylor: Field, Northwestern ’26 (California Palms)
Following the Pan-American Championships, the U.S. program faces an autumn schedule. The national team is slated to defend its title at the Atlas Cup, scheduled for October 23 through 25 at USA Lacrosse headquarters, testing the depth of the player pool before final Olympic qualification cycles intensify.
