Emilie Chandler has been a standout presence in goal for England and Great Britain over the past several years.
Chandler made her World Games debut in 2017 in Wroclaw, Poland, where Great Britain finished fourth following a narrow loss to Australia in the bronze medal game. She totaled 31 saves across four games with a 39.7% save percentage. Her 12-save performance against the United States in the preliminary round led all goalies for the tournament.
She returned in 2022 at The World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, where Great Britain once again placed fourth after falling to Australia in the bronze medal match. Chandler made 23 saves and posted a 40.4% save percentage over four games.
“The World Games 2022 was so fun!” said Chandler. “It was really cool getting to see all these different sports you don’t usually get to watch, and even better being around athletes from all over the world. Just an awesome experience being part of such a unique event with so many people passionate about what they do. “
Later in 2022, Chandler competed with Great Britain at the World Lacrosse Super Sixes event in Ontario. At the tournament, Chandler made an outstanding save late to secure a win against the Haudenosaunee in Great Britain’s final matchup of the tournament.
Chandler continued her international success, helping Great Britain win the women’s title at the Super Sixes in 2023. In 2024, she was a member of Great Britain’s gold medal run at the EuroLax Sixes Cup in Portugal.
Chandler recently finished the fifth edition of The Fly, a Sixes league. Her team, Forge, won a fourth consecutive title in 2025 and Chandler was named the most valuable goalkeeper. Over the past two seasons, she has totaled 83 saves in 24 games with a 54% save percentage.
“I’m quick to read and react in-game, especially under the shot clock,” said Chandler. ‘I know the Sixes format really well, so I’m confident making fast decisions and pushing the pace on fast breaks. I’m also a strong communicator on the field, always making sure everyone’s on the same page.”
Chandler was on tour in Japan this month with the British Lacrosse women’s national team, one of 12 athletes selected for the trip. The squad is competing against university and national teams in preparation for The World Games 2025.
Chandler was selected for Great Britain’s final squad at The World Games 2025, set to begin Aug. 7th in Chengdu, China.
“This year’s World Games are a chance to build on our previous fourth-place finishes — and hopefully, it’ll be third time lucky with a medal,” Chandler said. “But long term, it’s all about the Olympic dream. That’s every young athlete’s goal, and knowing that it’s now a real possibility for lacrosse players is so exciting.”
