Breaking Down Our 2026 Watchlists
With one more watchlist coming out tomorrow, we asked you all via Instagram if you wanted us to break down our 2026 Watchlist, and the response was an overwhelming yes.
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Most Exciting 2026 Rookies
In just over two weeks, a new group of first-years will be making their collegiate debuts, and while we are excited to see all of the new rookies, these are the ones we are most excited to watch.
Let's Talk About Watchlists
Tomorrow starts our Rookie Watchlists being released, with Returning Player Watchlists being the following week.
Projected Best DI Regular Seasons (Based on 2025 ELO Ratings)
You have probably seen the “AI Predicts the NCAA Champion” post floating around on social media.
The Pipeline In Action: The 2026 World Cup Team's Process Through The USA Pipeline
While many people’s goal when entering the NEXUS pipeline is to get recruited to play collegiately, the ultimate goal of the process is to create a pool of athletes for the Senior National Teams.
July 2026 Club Ranking Update
Now that National and Regional Club Championships have concluded, USA Field Hockey has released its updated Club Rankings.
Do the Jr National Team Players End Up as Seniors?: Checking In On the 2022 U21 National Team
Last summer, we posted a look at where the 2021 U21 National Team had ended up.
Class of 2028: The First Fifteen Days
After the first 7 days, the Class of 2028 had three fewer players than the Class of 2027 did, but the same number as the Class of 2026.
Breaking Down The 2026 Junior Olympics Selections
Last week, USA Field Hockey announced its Junior Olympics Selections.
2026 Senior NEXUS Breakdown
Last week, USA Field Hockey announced its selections for the 2026 Senior NEXUS Championships.