Levy-Smith and Byerly Set to Represent Israel at Lacrosse Worlds

Colorado assistant coach Racheli Levy-Smith and midfielder Amelia Byerly will represent Israel at the 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship in Tokyo from July 24 through August 2. Israel opens Pool D against the Philippines on July 24, then faces Czechia on July 26 and host Japan on July 27. Both previously wore Israel's colors at the 2024 under-20 world championship, where the team finished 13th. The senior championship brings 16 national teams together for 44 games at Oi Stadium and Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium.