Team USA Handball Announces Provisional Roster

USA Team Handball today unveiled the 28 athletes who have earned a spot on the provisional roster for the IHF Trophy Junior Men - Intercontinental Phase, set to take place in Pristina, Kosovo, from March 12-16.

The squad, which earned its berth in the prestigious tournament by capturing gold at the Junior IHF Trophy for the North American and Caribbean region this past December, features a mix of experience and rising talent across all positions.

Junior Men’s National Team Provisional Roster – IHF Trophy Junior Men Intercontinental Phase

• Goalkeepers (4): Moritz Bochum, Mattia Cercola, Benjamin Pedersen, Grayson Wide

• Backs (10): Cooper Black, Martin Brunvold, Parkman Cook, Csaba Darvas, Benjamin Edwards, Luke Edwards, Nepomuk Grabner, Tristan Morawski, Maximillian Olesen, Oskar Trummer

• Wings (9): Alfonso Alcover, Rodrigo Campos Menendez, Luis Delgado, Jordan Fernandez, Evan Gordon, Ian Hodgson, Yogev Keidar, Jamie Merkel, Matthew Spranda

• Pivots (5): Callum Barry, Samuel Coriat, Kaeden Kuhlmeyer, Kahlil Liden, Maksim McCauley

The United States will face stiff competition in Kosovo, with Bulgaria, Nicaragua, New Caledonia, Rwanda, and Uzbekistan also vying for the title. The tournament represents a crucial step for these young athletes on the international stage.