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Nadelen Injured; U.S. Men Tweak Roster

by Matt DaSilva | Lacrosse Magazine Online Staff | Champion Challenge Blog

ORLANDO, Fla. -- U.S. men's national team defenseman Shawn Nadelen, a player considered to be an antidote to Canada's John Grant Jr., tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) last week in a National Lacrosse League game for the Philadelphia Wings, forcing Team USA to shuffle its roster for this weekend's Champion Challenge, a US Lacrosse event.

Nadelen, who underwent surgery this week, has not yet been ruled out for July's world championships in Manchester, England. U.S. team officials will keep tabs on his rehabilitation program.

Nadelen's absence has opened the door for long pole Nick O'Hara, a member of the previous 40-man U.S. training team, to return to the team on a trial basis. O'Hara will suit up for Team USA for both games this weekend, including Sunday against his former team, Duke.

Team USA long stick midfielder Kyle Sweeney will be unable to play in Saturday's exhibition against Army due to NLL commitments with the Philadelphia Wings. Current Duke standout Parker McKee, also a member of the previous 40-man U.S. squad, has been added to the roster in his place.

McKee will swap sides Sunday when Sweeney returns. The senior will play for Duke against the U.S.