US EditionCanada Tops U.S. 6-5 to Win Gold at Men's Under-20 Lacrosse Worlds
Canada secured its first gold by ending USA's nine-title streak with strong defense and key plays, including 15 saves by MVP Grayson Manning.
- On Sunday, Canada U20 men's lacrosse team defeated the United States U20 men's lacrosse team 6-5 in the gold-medal game on Jeju Island, Korea, securing its first-ever U20 world title as reported on Aug. 24, 2025.
- Canada's game plan emphasized intense pressure, forcing turnovers and completing 85% of clears compared with 78% for the U.S., while disciplined man-to-man coverage disrupted the Americans' rhythm.
- Key contributors included Grayson Manning, goalkeeper and tournament MVP, who made 15 saves including the last-second stop, Jake Morrison, Canada midfielder, with clutch faceoff wins, and Tyler Greene, United States attackman, scoring three critical fourth-quarter goals.
- The United States earned silver, its 10th U20 medal, after a narrow final defeat, while Australia national U20 team won bronze 13-7 over the Haudenosaunee Nationals, ending their three-bronze streak.
- The tournament's competitive balance indicates rising global interest as Canada headlined the World Team with six selections, including MVP Grayson Manning, marking a landmark moment in Jeju Island, Korea.
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The Hamilton Spectator
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Winnipeg Free Press
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