In Rotterdam, the 2026 WMH Masters World Cup unfolded over the weekend, bringing together senior squads from across the globe. The United States, governed by USA Hockey, entered multiple age‑grade teams, each eager to make an impact on the international stage.
Notable Performances
The women's O‑40 side opened its campaign with a narrow 2‑1 defeat to Argentina. Lisa Lohre converted a penalty stroke for the Americans, but Argentina’s late strike secured the win.
A day later, the women's O‑35 team posted a convincing 3‑0 victory over Alliance Purple. Colleen Cassada found the net twice, underscoring the depth of the U.S. attack.
The women's O‑50 squad settled for a 1‑1 draw against Wales. Suzanne Bourgault accounted for the American goal, a moment that kept the team’s hopes alive in the group.
In the men's O‑45 category, the United States played to a 4‑4 stalemate with Belgium. DC Juneja’s solitary goal for the U.S. highlighted a resilient performance despite the high‑scoring affair.
The men's O‑40 team demonstrated dominance with a 5‑0 triumph over Italy. David Symington contributed two goals, while the defense held firm throughout.
A highlight came when the men's O‑45 side edged past Malaysia 4‑1. Danny Haydon struck twice, helping the Americans clinch their first win of the tournament.
The men's O‑50 team faced a setback, losing 1‑4 to the Netherlands. Andrés Fuenzalida managed to net the sole U.S. goal before the Dutch pulled away.
The men's O‑35 side shared points with Australia in a 1‑1 draw. Fuenzalida’s strike for the United States illustrated the team’s ability to respond under pressure.
The women's O‑45 team suffered a 1‑0 loss to Chile, with Tiffany Cappellano named player of the match for her defensive contributions.
Later, the same squad fell 3‑0 to Australia, and Erin Morris was recognized as player of the match for her effort in the backline.
The women's O‑35 team’s tournament ended in a 4‑0 defeat to England, while the O‑50 side was routed 7‑0 by the same opponent. Lucia Molina Berro was named player of the match in the O‑50 encounter.
The men's O‑40 team concluded their schedule with a 2‑4 loss to France, rounding out a challenging but eventful week for the U.S. contingent.