Lauren Macuga Out for Season After ACL Injury in Training
Stifel U.S. Ski Team speed star Lauren Macuga suffered an ACL injury in training and will miss the rest of the season. She confirmed the news on Instagram, promising to come back strong.
Lauren Macuga’s Secret to Success Is Bucket Hats — and Having Fun
Lauren Macuga opens her Olympic season with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team at the Copper Cup, carrying confidence, speed, and her trademark bucket-hat energy into Saturday’s giant slalom.
Shiffrin and Macuga Star in “Where Success Meets Success
Mikaela Shiffrin and Lauren Macuga headline Stifel’s new “Where Success Meets Success” campaign, launched as excitement builds for the 2025–26 World Cup season. The creative links athletic drive and business focus, featuring U.S. Ski Team athletes including Shiffrin, Macuga, Alex Ferreira, and Jessie Diggins.
U.S. Women’s GS Depth Sets Up Cortina 2026 Battle
ChatGPT said: With six medal contenders in giant slalom—including Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin—and four downhill stars like World Champion Breezy Johnson and comeback legend Lindsey Vonn, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team faces an Olympic selection puzzle ahead of Cortina 2026, where fierce internal competition will make every start spot hard-earned.
Lauren Macuga’s World Cup Rise Sets Stage for Olympic Push
Lauren Macuga’s breakout season delivered a World Cup win, a World Championship medal, and a bold Olympic trajectory. Known for her fearless skiing and fun-loving energy, the 22-year-old U.S. star is charging into 2026 with momentum—and her stars-and-stripes bucket hat in tow.
Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team Names 49 Athletes for 2025–26 Olympic Season
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has nominated 49 athletes to the 2025–26 Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team, led by Olympic medalists Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and Ryan Cochran-Siegle, alongside world champion Breezy Johnson, Lauren Macuga, who took super-G bronze at the 2025 World Championships, and Paula Moltzan, who claimed giant slalom bronze. The roster blends experience and emerging talent as the team builds toward the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.
La Thuile Super-G #2: Final Race of the Women’s World Cup Regular Season
Tomorrow’s La Thuile super-G marks the last regular season race of the Women's World Cup season, and for most, this will be the end of their World Cup season. While the top 25 skiers will qualify for the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, the 200 points up for grabs are most crucial for the three skiers still in contention for the season super-G title. Beyond the title race, athletes will also be fighting to secure a top 30 finish for preferred start positions next season. This is the final opportunity for athletes to make a move before the regular season ends, as most will not make it to the World Cup Finals.
Women’s World Cup Super-G Preview: La Thuile Title Showdown
The Women's World Cup Super-G races in La Thuile are pivotal for the season title fight and World Cup Finals qualification. With only two regular-season races left, Lara Gut-Behrami leads the standings, but Italy’s Federica Brignone and Sofia Goggia are in pursuit. Rising star Lauren Macuga looks to continue her breakout season, while skiers on the bubble fight for their Finals spots. La Thuile’s steep course promises high-stakes action as the world’s best speed skiers push for glory.
“The Cherry on the Cake” Federica Brignone’s Remarkable Season Continues with Kvitfjell Super-G Victory
Federica Brignone achieves victory in the Kvitfjell super-G. Lara Gut-behrami 2nd and Sofia Goggia 3rd. Three North Americans race into the top 30.
Women’s World Cup Super G in Kvitfjell: What to Know
The Women’s World Cup super G in Kvitfjell is set for March 2, with top contenders battling for crucial points in the season standings. Lara Gut-Behrami leads the discipline, but Federica Brignone, Sofia Goggia, and World Championship medalists Stephanie Venier, Kajsa Vickhoff Lie, and Lauren Macuga are all in the mix. Lindsey Vonn returns to Kvitfjell for her first career World Cup super G at the venue, while strong North American and international fields add to the excitement.
Rising Stars Triumph in Kvitfjell Downhill: Aicher Edges Out Macuga for First Win
A close second day of downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway. Emma Aicher merely edges out Lauren Macuga by -0.03 for her first World Cup victory. Macuga achieves first downhill World Cup podium and Cornelia Hütter rounds out the podium.
USA Celebrates Gold as Shiffrin and Johnson Win First Team Combined Gold at World Champs
Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson of the Stifel US Ski Team win in the debut Team Combined at the 2025 World Championships.
Lauren Macuga Sets up the USA for the First Team Combined Gold with a Winning Downhill Run
Lauren Macuga of the Stifel US Ski Team wins the downhill, setting her team for a U.S. gold in the first Team Combined.
Macuga & Vickhoff Lie Celebrate World Championship Bronze with Family
Lauren Macuga and Kajsa Vickhoff Lie celebrated their shared bronze medals in the 2025 World Championship super-G with family, friends, and an electrified crowd in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria. Their emotional journeys—Macuga’s breakout performance and Vickhoff Lie’s comeback—highlighted the power of perseverance and team support. From heartfelt messages exchanged with family to the overwhelming joy of standing on the podium, their success resonated beyond the racecourse. With devoted fans, strong camaraderie, and Olympic dreams on the horizon, their stories reflect the essence of ski racing’s competitive spirit and deep personal connections.
Venier Takes Gold; Macuga Earns Bronze in Women’s Super-G
In a thrilling Women's Super-G at the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, Stephanie Venier clinched gold for the host nation, while Federica Brignone secured silver. The bronze medal was shared by Norway's Kajsa Vickhoff Lie and American Lauren Macuga, both finishing with identical times.
Saalbach Women’s Super-G: Top Athletes, Course Challenges & How to Watch
Saalbach 2025 Women's Super-G Preview The highly anticipated Women's Super-G at the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships takes place on February 6 in Saalbach, Austria. Athletes will face the challenging Zwölferkogel course, known for its steep terrain, high-speed sections, and demanding jumps. With defending world champion Marta Bassino, recent winners Lara Gut-Behrami, Federica Brignone, and Kajsa Vickhoff Lie, along with Lauren Macuga, who claimed her first World Cup victory this season, the race promises fierce competition. The U.S. and Canada bring a mix of experience and emerging stars, while six nations have multiple contenders ranked in the World Cup’s top 15.
Stifel U.S. Ski Team Announces 2025 FIS World Championships Roster
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has named 21 athletes to represent the Stifel U.S. Ski Team at the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach, Austria, from Feb. 4-16.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Super-G Preview: Key Contenders, Schedule, and How to Watch
Get ready for the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Women’s Super-G, a thrilling stop on the Alpine Ski World Cup circuit. With key contenders like Federica Brignone, Lara Gut-Behrami, and rising U.S. star Lauren Macuga, this race promises excitement on the legendary Kandahar course. Lindsey Vonn, returning after retirement, adds to the drama as she takes on one of her favorite venues. Find out who to watch, when it starts, and how to tune in!
Lindsey Vonn and American Downhillers Reflect on Cortina Olympic Course
Lindsey Vonn and her fellow American downhillers found plenty to appreciate about Cortina d’Ampezzo’s iconic Olympia delle Tofane course, which will host the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. While Jackie Wiles led the U.S. team with a strong seventh-place finish in the downhill, Vonn continued her remarkable comeback, finding positives despite two crashes. The athletes praised the course’s flow and challenge, describing it as a perfect stage for Olympic glory, with Bella Wright calling it 'our Kitzbühel' for the excitement it promises in February.
Federica Brignone Celebrates Heartfelt Victory in Cortina, Vonn Goes Out and 5 North Americans Score Super-G Points
The Cortina super-G was an exciting day full of emotion. Italian, Federica Brignone achieves her first victory in Cortina. Lara Gut-Behrami earns 2nd and Corinne Suter 3rd. Lindsey Vonn goes out, but was in contention for a top result.
Cortina d’Ampezzo Super-G Preview: Vonn’s Return, Key Contenders, and Race Insights
The Cortina d’Ampezzo Super-G, set for Sunday, Jan. 19, promises a thrilling showdown on the iconic Olimpia delle Tofane course. With only two Super-G races left before World Championships team selections, the stakes are high. Lindsey Vonn continues her incredible comeback, returning to a venue where she’s won six Super-G titles. Key contenders include Lara Gut-Behrami, Sofia Goggia, and rising U.S. star Lauren Macuga, all battling for valuable points in the tight race for the discipline globe. Don’t miss the action as North American athletes aim to leave their mark on one of the season’s most important stops.
Vonn’s Comeback Continues: St. Anton Super-G Preview
Sofia Goggia and Lara Gut-Behrami have set the pace for the 2024-25 Women’s World Cup super-G season, sharing the top spot in the standings with 160 points each. Goggia won the season opener in Beaver Creek, while Gut-Behrami’s two second-place finishes underline her consistency as the reigning super-G titleholder. Cornelia Huetter of Austria claimed her first win of the season in St. Moritz, rounding out a competitive podium battle. Meanwhile, Lindsey Vonn continues her comeback, making her third World Cup start and second super-G appearance in St. Anton, where she aims to build on her 14th-place finish in St. Moritz.
St. Moritz Super-G Canceled: Weather Pushes Macuga and Vonn’s Next Chance to St. Anton
The St. Moritz Super-G finale was canceled due to unstable weather, delaying Lauren Macuga and Lindsey Vonn’s next opportunity to compete until St. Anton in January.
Lindsey Vonn Continues St. Moritz Super-G Return in Battle Against the Best
Lindsey Vonn returns to the St. Moritz slope for the second Super-G race of the weekend, building on her impressive 14th-place finish in her comeback to World Cup competition. Facing a stacked field led by today’s winner Cornelia Huetter, runner-up Lara Gut-Behrami, and third-place Sofia Goggia, Vonn aims to refine her performance on one of her most successful tracks. With snow and clouds expected, the conditions promise an unpredictable and thrilling race.
