U.S. Lacrosse Begins World Cup Play Thursday; UF Assistant Coaches Part of U.S. Team
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 | Lacrosse
Two members of the University of Florida lacrosse coaching staff look to bring the gold medal back to the United State at the 2009 Federation of International Lacrosse Women's World Cup. Play for the 16-team event begins Thursday in Prague, Czech Republic. In the seven previous World Cups, the U.S. claimed the gold five times (2001, 1997, 1993, 1989 and 1982).
Erica LaGrow and Jenny Ulehla, both UF Assistant Lacrosse Coaches, were named to the USA team earlier this year. LaGrow, who graduated from North Carolina, is a midfielder for the 18-member U.S. roster. Ulehla will be coaching from the sidelines as an U.S. assistant coach.
| Pool A Schedule (Updated 6/18) |
| Thurs., June 18 |
| Australia def. Canada 16-11 |
| USA def. England 17-8 |
| Fri., June 19 |
| Australia v Japan |
| USA v Canada |
| Sat., June 20 |
| England v Canada |
| USA v Japan |
| Sun., June 21 |
| Australia v England |
| Canada v Japan |
| Mon., June 22 |
| England v Japan |
| Australia v USA |
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| Wed., June 24-Friday, June 26 |
| Quarterfinal play |
| Saturday, June 27 |
| Bronze Medal match |
| Gold Medal match |
The eighth annual World Cup begins tomorrow afternoon, with defending champion Australia and Canada kicking it off. The USA will begin by facing current bronze medalist England, and will continue Friday against Canada and then Saturday against Japan. Monday is the rematch between the 2005 finalists in the concluding match of Pool A play – USA versus Australia.
Visit the official site of the 2009 FIL Women's World Cup here.
