Behind the Shield Ep. 3: Roster Decisions Made, Expectations Rising | 2025 U20 World Championship

The roster was set, but the real work was only beginning. In July 2025, the U.S. Men’s U20 National Team returned to Cornell as preparations intensified for the 2025 World Championship. Episode 3 of Behind the Shield captures the shift from selection to execution, where every rep, meeting, and mistake carries weight. Offensive Coordinator and Cornell Head Coach Connor Buczek reflects on his path within the U.S. National Team system, while Brendan Millon and Brady Wambach open up about pressure, expectations, and the family legacy driving them forward. 🎙️ Behind the Shield is a seven-episode documentary series narrated by Mitchell Pehlke, following the U.S. Men’s U20 National Team on the road to the 2025 World Championship. New episodes release Mondays and Thursdays at noon. Featured players and affiliations: Brady Wambach (University of North Carolina, UNC), Shawn Lyght (Notre Dame), Anderson Moore (Georgetown), Coach Connor Buczek - (Cornell) The U.S. Men’s National Team trains and plays using best-in-class products from Capelli Sport (apparel) and game-changing, high-performance equipment from STX. In addition to these partners, MedStar Health and NCSI are official sponsors of the U.S. National Team Program. Athletic Republic and GoLiveSports are supporting partners. Funding for the national teams also comes from generous donors to the USA Lacrosse Foundation. Help support the team ➡️ https://give.uslacrosse.org/give/232567 Follow USA Lacrosse on social media to keep up with everything happening in the lacrosse world ⬇️ X: https://x.com/USA_Lacrosse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usalacrosse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USALacrosse TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@usa_lacrosse JOIN OUR MOMENTUM! Ignite your future with a USA Lacrosse membership. Your membership means exclusive discounts, safer play and exciting opportunities. ➡️ https://www.usalacrosse.com/membership SHOP USA LACROSSE! Gear up like our national team stars ➡️ http://shop.usalacrosse.com