World Cup lacrosse: No guarantee U.S. will win fifth crown

With a roster that reads like a who's who of women's lacrosse and a record of dominance in international competition, the United States will be heavily favored to capture the 2005 World Cup.

However, head coach Sue Stahl and several veteran players are cautioning against overconfidence, knowing that Australia, Canada and England are quite capable of garnering the title.

"We have been challenged in the past and will no doubt be challenged again this time around," said Stahl, who has led the U.S. to four straight World Cup crowns. "We are confident in a nervous, edgy sort of way. We have no idea what strides the other nations...