1982

<p>In the inaugural IFWLA World Cup, held in Nottingham, England, Team USA defeated Australia 10-7 in overtime to claim the gold medal.</p>

1986

<p>Playing at home for the first time, the U.S. Women's National Team was defeated by Australia, 10-7, in the gold medal game in Swarthmore, Pa.</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

1989

<p>Team USA reclaimed the gold medal held by host nation Australia, defeating England 6-5 in Perth. It was the team’s second gold medal in three World Cup competitions.</p>

1993

<p>Team USA defended its 1989 gold medal, topping England 4-1 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The win marked the third world title for the U.S. Women.</p>

1997

<p>Playing before large crowds in Edogawa, Japan, Team USA once again reigned victorious, beating rival Australia 3-2 in overtime, as Amory Rowe scored on a rebound in sudden death. Cherie Greer was named the player of the tournament.</p>

2001

<p>Team USA had it smoothest run to a World Cup, outscoring its opponents 92-21, including a 14-8 victory over Australia in the championship game in High Wycombe, England. Cherie Greer was named the MVP of the championship match for the second straight year.</p>

2005

<p>Team USA attempted to become the first country to win the World Cup on home soil, but it wasn't to be, as Jen Adams led Australia to a 14-7 victory. At that time, the 6,820 spectators in Annapolis, Md. were the largest crowd to watch a women's lacrosse game in the U.S.</p>

2009

<p>Team USA regained the gold by downing Australia 8-7 in the championship game in Prague, Czech Republic. Devon Wills made seven saves to earn championship game MVP honors.</p>

2013

<p>The U.S. put together one of the most dominant runs in World Cup history, beating host Canada 19-5 to win its second straight World Cup. Only once, an 18-9 pool play win over Australia, did an opponent come within 10 goals of the U.S. squad in its seven victories.</p>

2017

<p>The U.S. made it three in a row, defeating host Canada 10-5 to win the World Cup in Guildford, England. The U.S. won all eight contests in the event.</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

2022

<p>The U.S. became the first team in World Lacrosse Women's Championship history to win on home soil, defeating Canada 11-8 at Towson (Md.) University.</p>

2026

<p>The U.S. became the first team in World Lacrosse Women's Championship history to win five straight championships, defeating Canada 16-4 in Tokyo, Japan.</p>