Haudenosaunee Nationals Announce Roster for 2026 Pan-American Men's Lacrosse Championship
Elite team combining youth and experience to represent lacrosse’s origins in Jamaica
Nedrow, N.Y. (August 14, 2026) — The Haudenosaunee Nationals, the premier international lacrosse organization representing the sport’s origins on the world stage, have announced the roster and coaching staff competing at the 2026 Pan-American Men's Lacrosse Championship set to take place August 16–23 in Kingston, Jamaica.
The 24-man roster contains a mix of standouts and up-and-comers from the collegiate level, top high school recruits, and several active National Lacrosse League professionals. See the full breakdown below:
Goalies (2): Sakaraonhiotane “Saka” Thompson, Mohawk, (SUNY Potsdam, NCAA); Jack VanValkenburgh, Chichimecca (UAlbany, NCAA)
Attack (8): Gregory Elijah-Brown, Oneida (Syracuse, NCAA); Kyle Jackson, Ojibwe (Philadelphia Wings, NLL, New York Atlas, PLL); Daylin John-Hill, Tuscarora (UAlbany, NCAA); Koleton Marquis, Mohawk (UAlbany, NCAA); Winter Rivera, Seneca (UAlbany, NCAA); Mason Sanden, Kaibab Paiute (UAlbany, NCAA); Chase Scanlan, Seneca (Vancouver Warriors, NLL); Obrigh Tallchief, Seneca (Alternate - D’Youville University, NCAA)
Mid-Field (9): Stone Jacobs, Mohawk (Halifax Thunderbirds, NLL); Trent Jacobson-Janis, Oglala Lakota (University of Minnesota, NCAA); Ron John, Seneca (Philadelphia Wings, NLL); Kelvin Jonathan, Seneca (SUNY Brockport, NCAA); Dalton Kane, Mohawk (UAlbany, NCAA); Teharonhiorens McComber, Mohawk (UAlbany, NCAA); Jakobe Sanden, Kaibab Paiute (Western Reserve Academy, HS); Julien Watts, Mohawk (The Loomis Chaffee School, HS); Blayze Becker, Mohawk (Alternate – Belmont Abbey College, NCAA)
Defense (5): Logan Lee, Seneca (Tufts University, NCAA); Katinontie Martin, Mohawk (Bryant University, NCAA); Sgahendade Martin, Mohawk (Toronto Rock, NLL); Masen Powless, Oneida (University of Detroit Mercy, NCAA); Jerry Staats, Oneida (San Diego Seals, NLL)
Staff: Taylor Smoke, GM; Davey Robertson, Assistant GM; Scott Marr, Head Coach (Head Coach, UAlbany); Lars Tiffany, Assistant Coach (two-time NCAA National Champion Head Coach ); Casey Powell, Assistant Coach (Head Coach, Le Moyne College); Brett Bucktooth, Assistant Coach (Head Coach, Akwesasne Bucks, TNSLL); Jason Johnson, Assistant Coach (Director of Player Development, Halifax Thunderbirds, NLL); Vince Longboat, Assistant Coach(Head Coach, Brock University)
“The Haudenosaunee are the history of lacrosse, but we are also its present and, most importantly, its future,” said Claudia Jimerson, director of lacrosse operations for the Haudenosaunee Nationals. “As the game continues to evolve and grow around the world, so too do we. We look forward to showing that we belong on the biggest stages, competing against the best programs across the globe while continuing to carry forward the traditions, values, and legacy of the game’s original people.”
The Haudenosaunee Nationals will compete in Pool A alongside Argentina, Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The medal round will begin August 23.
Stakes for the nine teams suiting up at the historic Stadium East are significant with five advancing to the 2027 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship in Japan.
The Haudenosaunee Nationals men’s field lacrosse team is currently ranked No. 3 in the world.
News & Notes:
Ten individual programs represented across all levels of NCAA Men’s Lacrosse
Six former and current NLL pros representing five different organizations
The men’s appearance at the Pan-American Men's Lacrosse Championship comes on the heels of a successful trip to Tokyo, Japan, for the women’s national team. The Haudenosaunee women sprinted to 4th place at the Nissin Foods 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship, their highest finish to date.
Both the men’s and women’s teams are preparing for next month’s Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championships in Oshawa, Canada, serving as the crucial first leg of the Olympic qualifying pathway.
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About the Haudenosaunee Nationals The Haudenosaunee Nationals are the official international lacrosse program of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, representing the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk and Tuscarora Nations. The Haudenosaunee are renowned as the originators of lacrosse. For thousands of years, the Medicine Game — or the Creator’s Game as it’s also known — has been a foundation of Haudenosaunee culture, gifted to the world and passed down through generations. Perennial medal contenders, the Haudenosaunee Nationals men’s and women’s teams consistently rank among the globe’s best by World Lacrosse, the sport’s international governing body. Beyond competing at the highest level, the Nationals continue to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of Indigenous nations on lacrosse’s global stage. Learn more at HaudenosauneeNationals.com.
