Overview
- Team USA completed an unbeaten run to claim the first MLP Nations Cup with a 3-0 victory over Team Latin America, taking the three final games 11-9, 11-1 and 11-6.
- The American roster featured top players including Ben Johns, Anna Bright and Kate Fahey who together won all group matches and advanced through the semifinals to the title match.
- Captain Johnny Goldberg said the squad came together on short notice, noting players built cohesion in about 24 hours and credited that unity with their strong performance.
- Team Latin America recovered from an opening loss to reach the final and relied on players such as Mari Humberg, Alexa Schull, Charlie Treviño, Eric Oncins, Nico Acevedo and Rafa Lenhard to get there.
- Organizers and players highlighted heavy crowd support and called the event a promising format for the sport, with many expressing hope the Nations Cup becomes a recurring international fixture.