U.S. Under 19 Men

Dox Aitken’s collegiate debut at the University of Virginia was one to remember. Aitken tallied four goals, including a pair in the fourth quarter, as Virginia held off Loyola 16-15.

“These are the types of games that we dream about,” Aitken said. “To have this in my first game, I couldn’t ask for a better scenario. It’s perfect.”

The 2016 U.S. U19 team dominated the early stages of the Federation of International Lacrosse Men's World Championship, but had to dig deep in a wild comeback victory over Canada in the gold medal game. US Lacrosse video production manager Michael Wallin captured the excitement and drama of the championships through a three-part video series "The Journey." Take a look back at this incredible team - along with a bonus episode that includes some humorous outtakes.

Strap GoPro cameras onto seven of the nation's best lacrosse players and the point-of-video you'll produce is pretty cool.

A quote Nick Myers sees every day on the Ohio State campus - "Win with People" - provided the foundation for helping to build the 2016 U.S. U19 men's lacrosse team that brought home the gold medal from this summer's FIL World Championship. The team will receive championship rings on Saturday night.

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Jared Bernhardt was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2016 Federation of International Lacrosse Men’s U19 World Championship after helping lead the United States to its eighth consecutive title. Bernhardt, also named the outstanding midfielder, was one of five Team USA players named to the all-world team. He was joined by teammates Patrick Foley (defense), Austin Henningsen (midfield), Jack Rowlett (defense) and Michael Sowers (attack).

Ryan Conrad capped an incredible comeback by the United States, handling Simon Mathias’ pass from behind the cage in traffic in front of the goal, and burying a shot with eight seconds to play to lift Team USA to a 13-12 victory over Canada in the championship game of the 2016 Federation of International Lacrosse Men’s U19 World Championship.

The United States faced adversity for the first time in the 2016 Federation of International Lacrosse U19 Men’s World Championship, but responded for an 17-3 victory over the Iroquois Nationals behind a dominant faceoff performance. The victory clinches the No. 1 seed for the U.S. (3-0) and a bye into the semifinal round.

Team USA finishes pool play 4-0 at U19 Men's World Championship

COQUITLAM, B.C.. — Michael Sowers erupted for a first-quarter hat trick and finished with seven points overall to lead the United States past Australia 13-4 in a Blue Division game at the 2016 Federation of International Lacrosse Men’s U19 World Championship. The U.S. improved to 2-0 in the tournament while Australia fell to 0-1.