Team USA 2010 Final Roster

GriffsDad · 11-02-2009, 06:09 PM

2010 U.S. Men's National Team

A Ryan Boyle - Boston Cannons (Princeton '04)
M Kevin Cassese – Boston Cannons (Duke '03)
D Joe Cinosky – Toronto Nationals (Maryland '08)
M/A Ned Crotty – Duke '09
M Kyle Dixon – Washington Bayhawks (Virginia '06)
G Brian Dougherty – Long Island Lizards (Maryland '96)
D DJ Driscoll – Chicago Machine (Notre Dame '06)
G Adam Fullerton – Denver Outlaws (Army '08)
A Mike Leveille – Chicago Machine (Syracuse '08)
D Eric Martin – Denver Outlaws (Salisbury '04)
D Ryan McClay – Boston Cannons (Cornell '03)
A Brendan Mundorf – Denver Outlaws (UMBC '06)
D Shawn Nadelen – Washington Bayhawks (Johns Hopkins '01)
M Stephen Peyser – Long Island Lizards (Johns Hopkins '08)
A Ryan Powell – Big Foot LC (Syracuse '00)
M Paul Rabil – Boston Cannons (Johns Hopkins '08)
M Chris Schiller - Sailin' Shoe LC (Penn State '99)
M Max Seibald – Denver Outlaws (Cornell '09)
M Alex Smith – Washington Bayhawks (Delaware '07)
M Matt Striebel – Chicago Machine (Princeton '01)
D Kyle Sweeney – Boston Cannons (Georgetown '03)
A Drew Westervelt – Denver Outlaws (UMBC '07)
M Matt Zash – Long Island Lizards (Duke '06)

I'm surprised that Matt Abbott didn't make it, but I like the faceoff specialist addition since that's how the US lost the last one.

Thoughts? Omissions?

ncronin · 11-02-2009, 06:15 PM

Very surprised that Steven Brooks didn't make it. Other than that, looks like a great squad.

MiddieMan2 · 11-02-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ncronin

Very surprised that Steven Brooks didn't make it. Other than that, looks like a great squad.

I'm not sure that he even tried out. If I am not mistaken I think that he broke his foot. That's why he wasn't playing in the MLL.

My biggest thought is why isn't Schwartzman on the team? Also, no Danowski? Walters? Kevin Leveille?

outlaw704 · 07:15 PM

Here's lots more about the selection philosophy: IL Article

The list of those that did not make it (below) says a great deal about the high quality of those that did...

A Matt Danowski - Long Island Lizards (Duke ‘08)
A Kevin Leveille - Chicago Machine (UMass ‘03)

A/M Kevin Buchanan - Washington Bayhawks (Ohio State ‘08)

M Matt Abbott - Washington Bayhawks (Syracuse ‘09)
M Stephen Berger - Long Island Lizards (Washington ‘04)
M Steven Brooks - Chicago Machine (Syracuse ‘08)
M John Glynn - Chicago Machine (Cornell ‘09)
M Kyle Harrison - Denver Outlaws (Johns Hopkins ‘05)
M Matt Poskay - Boston Cannons (Virginia ‘06)
M Joe Walters - Toronto Nationals (Maryland ‘06)

F/O Chris Eck - Boston Cannons (Colgate ‘08)

LSM Parker McKee - Duke ‘10
LSM Nick O’Hara - Toronto Nationals (Duke ‘07)

D Nicky Polanco - Long Island Lizards (Hofstra ‘02)
D Jack Reid - Boston Cannons (Massachusetts ‘06)
D Lee Zink - Denver Outlaws (Maryland ‘04)
D Brian Spallina - Long Island Lizards (Hofstra ‘00)

G Mickey Jarboe - Quicksilver LC (Navy ‘00)

A.J.PT · 11-02-2009, 07:10 PM

There is no way Jarboe should get cut. He has a lot more experience and skill than Fullerton

laxninja · 11-02-2009, 07:10 PM

im really amazed at some of the people who didn't make it....

Can someone explain like what exactly the team is for? Is it for the olympics or what

Snakes · 11-02-2009, 07:32 PM

very confusing. must be a chemistry issue.
Mike Leveille over Kevin Leveille???
Chris Schiller over any of the middies that didn't make it?
Adam Fullerton?

USA is still probably the favorite to win but some of the guys that got cut are probably very confused. Although finally Kyle Harrison didnt get the benefit of the doubt... overrated.

olax7 · 11-02-2009, 07:43 PM

paul rabil?

BluejayBlitz9 · 11-02-2009, 08:10 PM

Joe Walters got the shaft, suprised that Harrison did not make it.

VianneyLax22 · 08:16 PM

Those who saw the e-lacrosse videos of USA playing Maryland, Navy, and Virginia know why Mike Leveille made it. He looked really good in those videos.

I want to know how playing on team USA will affect Ned Crotty's time with Duke. I don't know anything about the dates, but being the only guy still in college made me think of it.

MaKiMaKi13 · 11-02-2009, 08:17 PM

Chris Schiller and Adam Fullerton seriously? Would've taken Walters and Jarboe over those two.

P-Rizzle · 11-02-2009, 08:24 PM

I think The US team is lacking greatly.

Kronos · 11-02-2009, 08:28 PM

The way I was looking at the final roster and the way coach Pressler was explaining himself is that he's looking for a team thats not the best in every position but the most expereinced and athletic. Which in my mind, is a team thats ready, or already has, beat the canadians. In my mind the US is narrowing their chances with the exclusion of players like Kevin Leveille, Lee Zink, Joe Cinosky (who has first hand experience with a canadian team) as well as Jack Reid. Also, Joe walters, wondering a bit from him, I think Pressler is missing the boat on this one. In my opinion, USA is looking for a repeat of a Canadian Woop rump.

medlax15 · 11-02-2009, 10:00 PM

i could be wrong anyone else think danowski got cut because of hard feelings/bitterness between pressler and danowski's dad? just a thought

VianneyLax22 · 11-02-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by medlax15

i could be wrong anyone else think danowski got cut because of hard feelings/bitterness between pressler and danowski's dad? just a thought

I have a feeling that could not be farther from actuality

blueslax · 11-02-2009, 11:50 PM

This USA team doesn't seem to have the defensive talent required to stop Canada. I could be wrong but to me that is the most glaring weakness of this team. Leaving Joe Walters off is also just criminal.

laxgoaliebm16 · 11-03-2009, 12:02 AM

The inclusion of Zash suprised me, also Im not sure I would take fullerton as my #2.

And we left the best shooter in the world off the roster? OK!

MiddieMan2 · 11-03-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by medlax15

i could be wrong anyone else think danowski got cut because of hard feelings/bitterness between pressler and danowski's dad? just a thought

I've actually heard that Jon Danowski really respects Pressler and thinks he got ran out of Duke way too soon.

THALAX · 11-03-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by blueslax

This USA team doesn't seem to have the defensive talent required to stop Canada. I could be wrong but to me that is the most glaring weakness of this team. Leaving Joe Walters off is also just criminal.

I believe a lot of the reasoning behind some of the defensive picks and the leaving off of guys like Spallina, Reid, and Polanco is that International refs tend to call things much closer to the book compared to MLL and NCAA refs. Nobody wants to be man-down against a bunch of Canadians.

TrapDoor · 11-03-2009, 12:22 AM

Glad to see Fullerton made it, even though I'm a big fan of Jarboe as well... But yeah, the second I saw Fullerton's name I knew he would be receiving heat. In my opinion, though, he really is that good... I also completely agree with the IL article, that said the decision between the two may have been based more on who could better back up Doc rather than who was the better goalie.

Da Boss · 11-03-2009, 01:55 AM

Buchanan? Walters? Harrison? Jarboe? Not on the list? I thought Buchanan was a shoo-in as well as jarboe. weird...

Aetraxx · 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MiddieMan2

I've actually heard that Jon Danowski really respects Pressler and thinks he got ran out of Duke way too soon.

I'm sure Danowski respects Pressler and vice versa. It is too bad he was fired by the school due to the trumped up rape scandal. He is now suing the university for wrongful termination.

"He was fired in 2006 in the wake of allegations of rape against three athletes in the program that proved to be baseless. According to KC Johnson, Pressler's firing was portrayed as a resignation by Duke, which gave rise to the egregious implication that Pressler had resigned because of the students' presumed guilt. He also has coauthored the book with Don Yaeger, It's Not About the Truth: The Untold Story of the Duke Lacrosse Rape Case and the Lives It Shattered (ISBN 1416551468). In early June 2007, Pressler and Duke agreed upon a financial settlement for an undisclosed amount.[3] Pressler announced in October 2007 that he is suing Duke, alleging the university broke the terms of the confidential settlement when university senior vice president John Burness made disparaging comments about him, saying the difference between Pressler and the current lacrosse coach was, "night and day." The suit asks a state court to void the settlement and hold a trial on Pressler's claim of wrongful termination.[4]

On Tuesday September 1, 2009, the three-judge Court of Appeals panel ruled that Pressler's obligation to arbitrate his claims was voided by his settlement agreement with Duke, agreeing with a trial court judge's decision. This action means that Coach Pressler's Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial and his right to conduct full discovery were both preserved." From his Wikipedia entry.

So, yeah, I'm sure Dano and everybody else in the lax world has the utmost respect for Pressler. The whole thing makes me hate Duke even more. I still feel for everybody associated with the lax team because of that mess.

On a positive side, the team looks solid despite the questionable picks. We may not have the best players but I think we have the right players. Plus Canadians are scared of Rabil! Pressler is a great coach and is probably nearly as familiar with the Canuckleheads as he is with our guys.

lax4life93 · 11-03-2009, 03:31 PM

Walters is the best shooter in the world according to most MLL players and his doges are sick too
how did he not make it?

LaxSpartan12 · 11-03-2009, 06:08 PM

I think Lee Zink is the biggest loss of Team USA. He's an outstanding defender. Other wise I think the team looks good.

faceofflax15 · 11-03-2009, 06:42 PM

Walters is a really glaring exception. Yes Danowski is very good but him not being on the team shows they took people for their skill not name..

I just can't understand Walters not making it. Maybe someone will get injured and they'll bring in Walters, because he is one of the top 10 players in lacrosse.

ncronin · 11-03-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MiddieMan2

I'm not sure that he even tried out. If I am not mistaken I think that he broke his foot. That's why he wasn't playing in the MLL.

My biggest thought is why isn't Schwartzman on the team? Also, no Danowski? Walters? Kevin Leveille?

He did break his foot, but he was healthy for Team USA tryouts. He came to Indy for the Mens National Team Clinic. Run by US Lacrosse and players that were trying out for the team.

Laxoholic_44444 · 11-04-2009, 04:32 PM

I look at it this way, Canada is stronger defensively and I believe have more offensive weapons, especially in close and outside.

Drama · 11-06-2009, 04:48 PM

Like most people, I'm pretty shocked that they didn't choose Zinc and Walters. I think Nicky Polanco would have been a good match up for John Grant because Grant can't drive into him very well. On the other hand, you can't afford to be man down with that scary attack line they have. I'm not that suprised Harrison didn't make it, he didn't do so well in the MLL this year with the hamstring and all. I don't think they will have serious issues on offense but defense is another story...

shiftylax · 11-06-2009, 05:03 PM

You guys might want to take a look at which player works for which lacrosse company. Might explain a lot. Just sayin.

mpls-lacrosse · 11-06-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kronos

The way I was looking at the final roster and the way coach Pressler was explaining himself is that he's looking for a team thats not the best in every position but the most expereinced and athletic. Which in my mind, is a team thats ready, or already has, beat the canadians. In my mind the US is narrowing their chances with the exclusion of players like Kevin Leveille, Lee Zink, Joe Cinosky (who has first hand experience with a canadian team) as well as Jack Reid. Also, Joe walters, wondering a bit from him, I think Pressler is missing the boat on this one. In my opinion, USA is looking for a repeat of a Canadian Woop rump.

Joe Cinosky is on the team. just sayin

wclc 1 · 11-08-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by shiftylax

You guys might want to take a look at which player works for which lacrosse company. Might explain a lot. Just sayin.

I was thinking the same thing, a lot of STX guys didn't make the squad.

DANKOLAX · 11-08-2009, 07:39 AM

But in the past, they used to had uniforms of STX-made, remember?

Since Warrior probably bought USA team out so, they changed...

Laxgoalie1012 · 11-08-2009, 08:39 AM

What about brooksie? And they missed on of the best attackmen in the game kevin leveille. What about mike gabel for goalie? He wasnt invited but he was a mll allstar two years in a row.

Laxgoalie1012 · 11-08-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MiddieMan2

I'm not sure that he even tried out. If I am not mistaken I think that he broke his foot. That's why he wasn't playing in the MLL.

My biggest thought is why isn't Schwartzman on the team? Also, no Danowski? Walters? Kevin Leveille?

well brooks was out for the whole summer with his broken foot ( he was my coach). He wasnt allowed to play till late august so that probly mest his game up a little.

GrimsleyLax00 · 11-09-2009, 08:24 PM

Where will the 2010 World games be?

LaxKid8 · 11-09-2009, 09:06 PM

they are going to be held in london
and what about john gagliardi i think he should have made it

yorklaxman · 11-09-2009, 10:09 PM

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they are going to be held in london

wrong Manchester, England

stratswerve04 · 11-10-2009, 11:46 AM

John Gagliardi's career is wanning...he doesn't have the stamina team USA is going to need...

Where is Lee Zink? Joe Walters? Keven Levielle? Matt Poskay?

we don't have a single in tight/close finisher...

rd0lax · 11-11-2009, 09:40 PM

i really hate ryan boyle. i don't even know why i hate him but i always have. maybe its because of all the stupid ads he does. they are awful. danowski should have made it over him. n great job on crotty's part on being the only guy in college to make the team. he is obviously the best player in the country this year

faceofflax15 · 11-12-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rd0lax

i really hate ryan boyle. i don't even know why i hate him but i always have. maybe its because of all the stupid ads he does. they are awful. danowski should have made it over him. n great job on crotty's part on being the only guy in college to make the team. he is obviously the best player in the country this year

Boyle is widely known as the game's smartest player, the game's best feeder, and the game's best quarterback.

Not to mention from my experience meeting him he's extremely nice.