[{"id":16178,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2026\/08\/29\/hymas-kitchen-and-webb-named-to-team-usa-for-2026-motocross-of-nations\/","title":"Hymas, Kitchen and Webb Named to Team USA for 2026 Motocross of Nations","content":"The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the three riders who will represent the United States at the 2026 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, set for October 2-4 at Ern\u00e9e, France. Chance Hymas, Levi Kitchen and Cooper Webb will carry the Stars and Stripes as Team USA looks to reclaim the Chamberlain Trophy from Australia, which has won the past two editions of the event.\r\n\r\nHymas will compete in the MXGP class, marking his first appearance at the Motocross of Nations. The Honda HRC Progressive rider was originally selected for Team USA in 2024 but was forced to withdraw following an injury. Hymas enters this year's event after a strong run in Pro Motocross, including a recent 250SMX victory at Budds Creek.\r\n\r\nKitchen will make his MXoN debut in the MX2 class. The Monster Energy\/Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider has been one of the leading 250-class racers in the United States this season and currently sits second in the Pro Motocross championship standings heading into the Ironman finale.\r\n\r\nThree-time AMA Supercross 450SX Champion Cooper Webb will race in the Open class and serve as team captain. The 2026 event will mark Webb's fourth Motocross of Nations appearance, following previous outings in 2015, 2016 and 2024. He has finished on the podium in all three appearances.\r\n\r\nTeam USA finished second to Australia at last year's event at Ironman Raceway. AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier will return as team manager as the Americans attempt to bring the Chamberlain Trophy back to the United States.","excerpt":"

The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the three riders who will represent the United States at the 2026 Monster Energy …<\/p>","date":"August 29, 2026 08:50","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049339,"title":"chance hymas","slug":"chance-hymas"},{"id":25047676,"title":"cooper webb","slug":"cooper-webb"},{"id":25048804,"title":"levi kitchen","slug":"levi-kitchen"},{"id":25049969,"title":"Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations","slug":"monster-energy-fim-motocross-of-nations"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25049968,"title":"Motocross des Nations","slug":"motocross-des-nations"},{"id":25048290,"title":"motocross of nations","slug":"motocross-of-nations"},{"id":25047764,"title":"mx","slug":"mx"},{"id":25048925,"title":"MXon","slug":"mxon"},{"id":25048293,"title":"team usa","slug":"team-usa"}]},{"id":10642,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/09\/20\/cooper-webb-selected-to-replace-chance-hymas-on-mxon-team-usa\/","title":"Cooper Webb Selected to Replace Chance Hymas on MXON Team USA","content":"Cooper Webb will replace Chance Hymas on the Motocross of Nations USA Team. Hymas is undergoing surgery and had to withdraw from the event. Webb will fill in as the third rider on the team.\r\n\r\n\u201cI\u2019m so excited to be headed to MXON. Obviously, a fire drill situation and decision but I\u2019m extremely grateful for the opportunity,\u201d Webb said. \u201c[I] was asked to ride a 250 so I spun some laps on Haiden Deegan\u2019s bike and remembered how good the YZ250F is. I haven\u2019t raced it since 2016 but felt right at home with the few laps I did. I will be all in on 250 prep after Vegas SMX and excited for the opportunity to represent my country.\u201d\r\n\r\nWebb will join Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger on Team USA.","excerpt":"

Cooper Webb will replace Chance Hymas on the Motocross of Nations USA Team. Hymas is undergoing surgery and had to …<\/p>","date":"September 20, 2024 09:39","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049339,"title":"chance hymas","slug":"chance-hymas"},{"id":25047676,"title":"cooper webb","slug":"cooper-webb"},{"id":25048290,"title":"motocross of nations","slug":"motocross-of-nations"},{"id":25048925,"title":"MXon","slug":"mxon"},{"id":25048293,"title":"team usa","slug":"team-usa"},{"id":25047984,"title":"yamaha","slug":"yamaha"}]},{"id":10434,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/08\/29\/team-usa-announced-for-2024-fim-motocross-of-nations\/","title":"Team USA Announced for 2024 FIM Motocross of Nations","content":"The United States team has been announced by the AMA for the 2024 FIM Motocross of Nations. Chase Sexton, Chance Hymas and Aaron Plessinger will all ride and represent the United States at the event.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10404\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Chase Sexton wins his sixth Pro Motocross race this season earning him the Championship. Photo: KTM[\/caption]\r\n\r\nChase Sexton is coming off a strong Pro Motocross Championship. Sexton also won the 2023 Supercross Championship. He will lead the charge for the United States team during the three-day event.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\u201cThis team has the shared mission of bringing the United States back to the top of the podium on the world stage, and will fight hard to accomplish that goal,\u201d AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier said. \u201cWe have brought together three outstanding racers that are eager to represent their country. I cannot wait to see what we accomplish this year as a team.\u201d\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nPlessinger is returning to the event for the second consecutive year. Hymas at just 19 years old is the youngest member of the team. Hymas says it\u2019s a dream to race the event. He will represent the MX2 class. The Motocross of Nations takes place October 4th<\/sup>-6th<\/sup> at Matterley Basin in Winchester, U.K.","excerpt":"

The United States team has been announced by the AMA for the 2024 FIM Motocross of Nations. Chase Sexton, Chance …<\/p>","date":"August 29, 2024 02:11","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048086,"title":"aaron plessinger","slug":"aaron-plessinger"},{"id":25049339,"title":"chance hymas","slug":"chance-hymas"},{"id":25047716,"title":"Chase Sexton","slug":"chase-sexton"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25048290,"title":"motocross of nations","slug":"motocross-of-nations"},{"id":25049670,"title":"mx2","slug":"mx2"},{"id":25048925,"title":"MXon","slug":"mxon"},{"id":25048293,"title":"team usa","slug":"team-usa"}]},{"id":3142,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/09\/04\/team-usa-pulls-out-of-motocross-of-nations\/","title":"Team USA Pulls Out of Motocross of Nations","content":"The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the United Sates team will not participate in the Motocross of Nations this year. The decision was made as ongoing COVID mitigation efforts and travel restrictions presented logistical challenges for the team.\r\n\r\n\u201cA number of issues have contributed to the logistical difficulty of attending the 2021 Motocross of Nations, on both an individual and team level, and these have been exacerbated greatly by current and expected COVID-19 mitigation efforts surrounding the event,\u201d said AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier. \u201cDue to the sizeable financial risk faced by all the team stakeholders, and the unknowns in play here, we came to the unanimous conclusion that suspending our participation was the responsible decision.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe US team is an all-time leader in the FIM sanctioned Motocross of Nations. The event will be held September 25-26th<\/sup> in Mantova, Italy. The team plans on resuming competition in the event next year.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPhoto: Jeff Kardas","excerpt":"

The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the United Sates team will not participate in the Motocross of Nations this year. …<\/p>","date":"September 4, 2021 09:24","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047811,"title":"ama","slug":"ama"},{"id":25048291,"title":"american motorcyclist assoication","slug":"american-motorcyclist-assoication"},{"id":25048295,"title":"covid","slug":"covid"},{"id":25048294,"title":"fim","slug":"fim"},{"id":25048296,"title":"mantova italy","slug":"mantova-italy"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25048290,"title":"motocross of nations","slug":"motocross-of-nations"},{"id":25048293,"title":"team usa","slug":"team-usa"},{"id":25048297,"title":"travel restrictions","slug":"travel-restrictions"},{"id":25048292,"title":"us team","slug":"us-team"}]}]{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "user_comment": "This feed allows you to read the posts from this site in any feed reader that supports the JSON Feed format. To add this feed to your reader, copy the following URL -- https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/team-usa/feed/json/ -- and add it your reader.", "home_page_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/team-usa/", "feed_url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/tag/team-usa/feed/json/", "language": "en-US", "title": "team usa Archives - DirtSportsWorld", "description": "The Voice of Off-Road Motorsports", "icon": "https://i0.wp.com/dirtsportsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-DSW-Web-Icon.png?fit=59%2C59&ssl=1", "items": [ { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=16178", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2026/08/29/hymas-kitchen-and-webb-named-to-team-usa-for-2026-motocross-of-nations/", "title": "Hymas, Kitchen and Webb Named to Team USA for 2026 Motocross of Nations", "content_html": "

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