Former Maryland Stars Help Team USA Capture World Lacrosse Gold
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland women’s lacrosse once again had a major impact on the international stage as former Terrapin standout Kori Edmondson and former Maryland All-American and current Team USA head coach Acacia Walker-Weinstein helped lead the United States to the 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship gold medal on Sunday in Tokyo, Japan.
Team USA completed a dominant tournament by overwhelming longtime rival Canada 16-4 in the championship game at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, securing the program’s fifth consecutive World Championship and its 10th overall world title. The Americans finished the tournament undefeated and once again proved why they remain the gold standard in international women’s lacrosse.
Walker-Weinstein, who has built one of the nation’s premier college lacrosse programs at Maryland and now serves as head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team, guided a talented roster through a flawless championship run. Her leadership helped Team USA dominate on both ends of the field throughout the tournament, culminating in another convincing victory over Canada in the gold medal game.
Edmondson, who completed a remarkable collegiate career with the Terrapins before earning a place on Team USA, represented Maryland proudly on the sport’s biggest international stage. While the U.S. roster featured stars from across the country, Edmondson contributed valuable depth and helped Team USA maintain its championship-caliber play throughout the event.
The championship further cements Maryland’s reputation as one of the premier producers of elite women’s lacrosse talent. The Terps have long supplied players, coaches, and leaders to Team USA, and the 2026 championship was no exception. Walker-Weinstein’s influence extended from the sidelines while Edmondson represented the next generation of Maryland greatness on the field.
Maryland’s impact on the tournament extended beyond Team USA. Former Terrapins Jordyn Lipkin, Erica Evans, and Aurora Cordingley were all named to the prestigious 2026 World Lacrosse All-World Team following outstanding performances for their respective national teams, highlighting the global reach of the Terrapins’ program.
The gold medal continues an extraordinary run of international success for Team USA, which has now won five consecutive World Lacrosse Women’s Championships. Sunday’s victory once again showcased the program’s elite skill, depth, and coaching while reinforcing Maryland’s status as one of the sport’s true powerhouse programs.
MSB Take
Few collegiate programs have influenced the international game the way Maryland has. Acacia Walker-Weinstein continues adding to an already legendary coaching résumé, now with another world championship to her name, while Kori Edmondson represents the next generation of Terps making an impact on the global stage. With multiple Maryland alumni earning All-World honors and Team USA continuing its dominance, the Terrapins remain one of the sport’s premier pipelines for world-class talent.
