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Law Names 2026-27 U.S. Men’s National Team, USMNT “A” Team

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following the April trial and recent participation at the California Cup in Moorpark, Calif., U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Allan Law and his staff have named the 23-athlete 2026-27 U.S. Men’s National Team.

“Selection at this level reflects a clear standard of performance, commitment, consistency, and trust within the program,” commented Law. “This group represents an important stage in our continued growth as we build toward LA28 and the long-term ambitions of the U.S. Men’s National Team. The athletes selected have earned the responsibility to drive the program forward, compete with pride, and continue raising the daily standards required to perform on the international stage.”

The depth of talent on the senior squad includes the likes of veteran athletes in Pat Harris (179), Ajai Dhadwal (146), Mohan Gandhi (124), Michael Barminski (110), Johnny Orozco (107), and Aki Kaeppeler (103). They are coupled with the likes of newcomers André de la Porte and Gary Johal, both who were named to compete at the 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup later this month.

Three goalkeepers have been named in Emil Collins (4), De la Porte, and Jonathan Klages (62).

2026-27 U.S. Men’s National Team 

  • Doug Allison

    Michael Barminski

    Sekayi Charasika*

    Emil Collins

    André de la Porte

    Christian DeAngelis

    Ajai Dhadwal

    Mohan Gandhi

    Mehtab Grewal

    Pat Harris

    Jack Heldens

    Gary Johal

  • Aki Kaeppeler

    Kei Kaeppeler

    Wyatt Katz

    Jonathan Klages

    Kai Kokolakis

    Marius Leser

    Michael Mendoza

    Alberto Montilla

    Henzor Motta

    Jonathan Orozco

    Jatin Sharma

The Wolves depart for the 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup on Thursday to compete from June 11 to 20 in Cape Town, South Africa. In its fourth edition, the FIH Hockey Nations Cup gives the winning team the chance to be promoted to the next season of the FIH Hockey Pro League.


“We are very pleased with the quality of the 2026–27 ‘A’ Team and the level of competition this group adds within the U.S. Men’s National Team program,” added Law. “The athletes named have shown potential, commitment, and a clear ability to help drive standards higher across the environment.”

“The ‘A’ Team represents an important layer of depth, development, and future competitiveness, while creating clear pressure from within the pathway toward Senior National Team standards. We are excited to continue building out programming for this group and to work with many of these athletes daily within the centralized training environment as we strengthen the overall depth and competitiveness of the program.”

2026-27 USMNT “A” Team 

The “A” Team is composed of athletes assessed to have potential to reach the senior high performance level. These athletes will receive additional support and resources to aid in their development and progression. The selected “A” Team is growing in talent and sees the addition of some reclassified athletes.

For more updates on the U.S. Men’s National Team, visit usafieldhockey.com and follow @USAFieldHockey on social media.