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Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. The U.S. men's team tryouts continued on Tuesday with morning and evening sessions. Players braved mid-90s in the morning session while switching between full-field and small-sided drills, then returned for a two-hour night session.

Coach John Danowski preached to the 71 invitees to “keep it simple” in an effort to ease the usual tensions that come with a national team tryout. His assistants, Marquette’s Joe Amplo and Hofstra’s Seth Tierney, told players the little things would not go unnoticed. 

Invitees like Joe Walters are not taking the opportunity for granted. Walters made the U.S. team in 2006 while he was at Maryland, but hasn't competed in the World Cup since. Former Marquette star B.J. Grill is using his knowledge of Amplo’s defensive system to his unit’s advantage. The trimmed rosters will be announced this afternoon.

2. U.S. women’s attacker Kelly Rabil and goalie Gussie Johns shared their experiences from the national team’s first few days in England ahead of the FIL World Cup. 

 

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Rabil and the rest of Team USA watched a video comprised of messages from U.S. team alumnas, which produced a variety of reactions.

Johns took us through a scrimmage with Japan, a team with a contrasting style of play. She said the trip finally sunk in when the team reached Surrey Sports Park for the first time. 

“Coming to the site of the tournament gave me goosebumps,” she said. “I’ve dreamed about being in this position since I was a little kid, and to be living it, with the opening ceremonies right around the corner, is such a surreal feeling. “

The wait is almost over. The U.S. will take on Scotland tomorrow in its first game of the FIL World Cup.

3. Belgium is among seven nations making their first appearances in the FIL World Cup. Sisters Pascale and Julie D’Huyvetter will join together on the Belgium back line in their country’s first game against the Netherlands on Friday,

The D’Huyvetters have been inseparable since they were children, playing a number of sports together throughout their childhood. So when Pascale picked up the game at Ghent University in 2011, Julie wasn’t far behind.

Now, they’ll be a part of their country’s history. Check out the rest of the newcomers to this year’s World Cup.

WHAT WE’RE READING

  • Muslim athletes, including laxers, at Deering High School in Maine can now play sports comfortably thanks to the effort of two tennis players who raised $800 to purchase hijabs designed for sports.

  • It was announced that 247.tv will provide live streams of all 97 matches in the FIL World Cup. Warning: The streams do cost money, so make sure you check out the pricing.

  • Children in Sugar Creek Elementary School in Greenfield, Ind. are being introduced to the game of lacrosse. First step is a summer camp to get kids interested.

  • Australia native Bree Hussey is ready for her shot to enter the cage in the FIL World Cup this week. A childhood leg injury led Hussey to play in goal, and then she became one the country's best.

  • Charlotte Hounds and U.S. national team player pool member Ryan Brown is consumed by all things lacrosse. As a result, he's taking his game to the next level.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Former Maryland faceoff coach Chris Mattes shared the reasons behind the move to the New England Patriots. He shines a light on his friendship with Stephen Belichick.

US Lacrosse's Officials Development Program presents the first video in a series about persoanl fouls. Learn how to recognize the three most common types of slashes, why you should throw your flag forward in transition, and why being in good position is the first step in making the correct call.

WHAT’S ON TAP

  • The U.S. national team roster tryouts will conclude today, and a trimmed roster will be announced this afternoon. Check back here for coverage of the final day of tryouts.

  • The final installment of the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Boys' National Top 25 and Epoch/US Lacrosse Player of the Year will be released Wednesday. Catch up on our regional rankings here.

  • We'll have more from the FIL World Cup today, including a "Mission Log" from Kayla Treanor and a check-in by our Megan Schneider, who's overseas covering the team and the event.

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