July 16, 2010
U.S. men roll past Australia
by PR Wire Report/
The United States men opened the 2010 Federation of International Lacrosse World Championships in style on Friday with a 21-5 win over Australia in Manchester, England.
Max Seibald paced Team USA with five goals and an assist.
The U.S. will face a much more difficult task on Saturday when it takes on Canada, the team that dethroned it four years ago in the title game, 15-10.
Canada defeated Japan on Friday, 17-4.
Team USA's Max Seibald had a hat trick less than 10 minutes into the game en route to a five-goal, one-assist performance.
Team USA jumped in front of Australia 7-1 on Friday and cruised to the victory in its World Championships opener.
Brendan Mundorf added three goals and two assists for Team USA, which is coached by Bryant’s Mike Pressler.
Anson Carter scored four of Australia’s five goals.
Team USA members from the Boston Cannons include Paul Rabil (goal, two assists), Kyle Sweeney (two goals), Ryan Boyle (two assists) and Ryan McClay.
