2026 NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HELD IN ST. LOUIS
January 21, 2026 The USFHL Board is pleased to announce that the 2026 USFHL National Club Championship (NCC) will be held in St. Louis, MO on the Water-Based AstroTurf fields at Saint Louis University & SportPort International from July 10–12, 2026. We recognize that this plan represents a change from the location and weekend of previous NCCs, and we wanted to share with you the process & reasons behind this decision. First, the University of Delaware (host to the past four NCCs) will be replacing its turf, which means the facility will be unavailable throughout the summer. We would like to publicly thank the University of Delaware for their continued support and partnership, and we know we speak for the entire community when we say how much we have enjoyed calling their facility home and that we look forward to returning in the near future. Second, the 2026 Masters Hockey World Cup is scheduled to start on July 22, 2026, which is in close proximity to NCC’s previously held weekend, which would have ended on July 19th and would have had a significant impact on player availability. As a result, the decision was made to move the tournament forward by one weekend to July 10-12, 2026. Lastly, when selecting a new host location, several factors influenced — and, candidly, limited — the available options. The goal was to find two available fields in close proximity to each other with the same astroturf playing surface in an accessible location. The key considerations included, in no particular order: After connecting with facility administrators from the few suitable options around the country, it was determined that St. Louis, MO provided the best overall setup to deliver another successful and enjoyable USFHL National Club Championship. We look forward to welcoming the top club teams in the United States back to crown another champion! Thank you for being a valued part of the USFHL community and for your continued support. Kind regards, Lance Wood President, USFHL Board of Directors
USFHL 2025 Annual General Meeting
In USFHL’s 2025 Annual General Meeting, the Executive Board covered a myriad of topics related to competition and future plans for the league. Watch the full AGM on the USFHL Youtube Channel.
Atlanta FHC and DC Dragons Crowned 2025 USFHL Adult National Club Champions
Jul 22, 2025, 3:03 PM EDT NEWARK, Del. – The 2025 United States Field Hockey League (USFHL) Adult National Club Championship (NCC) wrapped up at the University of Delaware on Sunday with Atlanta FHC and DC Dragons claiming top honors in the women’s and men’s divisions, respectively. This weekend’s tournament brought national significance and high-level competition to the adult game. Women’s Division: Atlanta FHC Seizes the Title Atlanta FHC claimed the 2025 USFHL Adult NCC Women’s title with a dominant and disciplined showing, defeating Washington FHA, 1-0, in the final. Their depth and experience carried them through tight pool play and into the final, where they sealed gold. “Heading into our fifth game, we knew it would come down to grit,” reflected Atlanta FHC’s Marie Thompson. “My teammates kept pressing into the circle, and when I saw the ball loose in front of the keeper, I slipped in from the backside to finish it. Thanks to our defense, that was all we needed to secure the title.” “Everything came together this weekend,” added Elizabeth Hitti, Atlanta FHC’s team captain. “Since February, we’ve trained weekly, scrimmaged top clubs, and competed at the Club Classic. That foundation carried us through a tough final. We lost to Washington two years ago, so we knew what it would take. It was truly a team win.” Among the notable highlights from the women’s side, Charlotte Ambush made history by becoming the first club to qualify a team in every division of the USA Field Hockey National Club Championship series—youth through adult—marking a milestone for club depth and development. Additionally, Delaware FHC drew attention with the debut of recently retired U.S. Women’s National Team athlete Linnea Gonzales, adding elite-level flair and leadership to their roster. Delaware FHC, alongside Greenwich, finished out the tournament with a bronze medal. Men’s Division: DC Dragons Fly to Victory The DC Dragons were crowned the 2025 USFHL Adult NCC Men’s champions after a thrilling 5-3 win over Rye Westchester FHC in a high-intensity final. The DC Dragons’ sharp technical play and strong team chemistry carried them through three demanding days, overcoming an early setback loss to finish on top. “We lost to them (Rye) in our first game, and that was our wake-up call,” said Ethan Skeete, who scored DC’s opening goal in the final. “That 2-1 loss flipped our mindset. We hadn’t lost a first game before at NCCs, and it lit a fire under us. Rye’s midfield was strong, so we focused on shutting them down.” “They scored first, but mine reminded us we were still in it,” Skeete added. “I got a great pass from the other Ethan (Larson), I pulled to the right, and lobbed it over the keeper because I knew I couldn’t go through him.” After dropping their opener to Rye, the DC Dragons powered through Pool 2 with consistency and focus. Rye entered the final undefeated, but DC flipped the script when it mattered most, and claimed the championship win in a thrilling rematch.