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COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Ugandan players cheered during closing ceremonies Saturday night. This was the first year that at team from Africa participated in the World Lacrosse Championships. The United States faced Canada in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6013 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: US attack Garrett Thul ran onto the field for the championship game Saturday. The United States faced Canada in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6143 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: US attack Garrett Thul (9) carried the ball past Canada midfielder Jordan MacIntosh (24) in the first half. The United States faced Canada in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6404 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: US attack Kevin Leveille (19) put a shot past Canada goaltender Dillon Ward (37) in the second half. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_7289 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Canada attack Adam Jones (23) worked against US midfielder Mathew Abbott (3) in the first half. The United States faced Canada in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6638 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Canada midfielder Kevin Crowley (21) scored in the first half with a shot that he made behind his back. Canada went up 3-1 with the goal. The United States faced Canada in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6684 )

U.S. attack Garrett Thul, front, carries the ball past Canada midfielder Jordan MacIntosh during the first half of an FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday, July 19, 2014, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/The Denver Post, Karl Gehring) ( Canada US Lacrosse )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: US midfielder Max Seibald (42) lunged for a loose ball in the second half. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_7271 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Canada midfielder Jordan MacIntosh (24) made a run against US defender Rucker Durkin (51) in the first half. The United States faced Canada in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6747 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: US attack Garrett Thul (9) shook hands with Canadian players after the game. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_3717 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Cameron Holding, center, bit into his gold medal as he and teammates posed for pictures after the game. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_7444 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Canadian players stormed the field after the win. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_7413 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Canada midfielder Cameron Holding (19) made a run with the ball in the first half. The United States faced Canada in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6591 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: US midfielder Max Seibold (42) ended up with the ball after a face-off in the second half. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_7280 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: The Americans celebrated a goal in the second half. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6848 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: US attack Rob Parnell (32) made a run with the ball in the second half. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6943 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: US attack Rob Parnell (32) took a shot in the second half. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6821 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: The Canadians celebrated a goal in the second half. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6987 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Canada attack Adam Jones (23) celebrated a goal in the first half. The United States faced Canada in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6692 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: US attack Rob Parnell (32) got rid of the ball under pressure in the second half. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6947 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: US midfielder David Lawson (31) made a pass in the second half. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6971 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Canada midfielder Jordan Hall (44) collided with US midfielder Max Seibald (42) in the second half. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_7191 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Canada midfielder Jeremy Noble (25) angled to the net defended by US goalie Jesse Sxhwartzman (91) in the second half. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_7222 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Canada attack Curtis Dickson (71) collided with US defenseman Tucker Durkin (51) in the first half. The United States faced Canada in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6602 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Canada attack Zack Greer (88) made a run against US midfielder Mathew Abbott (3) in the first half. The United States faced Canada in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6523 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: US goalie Jesse Schwartzman (91) came out of the net for a ball in the first half. The United States faced Canada in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6664 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Canada attack Adam Jones (23) made a run at the US net in the first half. The United States faced Canada in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_6653 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: A goal by Canada attack Wesley Berg (14) was disallowed because of a crease violation in the second half. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_7300 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_3735 )

COMMERCE CITY, CO - JULY 19: Canadian players celebrated with the championship trophy Saturday night. Canada defeated the United States 8-5 in the FIL World Lacrosse Championship game Saturday night, July 19, 2014. Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( SP19LACROSSE_DSC_3798 )