Led by the trio of Josh Roper, Alex Myers and Will Myers, the United States held off Japan and Germany by just four points to take the gold. This was Team USA’s second International Trophy since the class was added in 1995. The 2025 running of the Trial des Nations in Tolmezzo, Italy, on Sept. 20-21, was the team’s first International Trophy since 2005.
“I’d like to dedicate this victory to the American trials community who sacrificed, donated and willingly helped us achieve this accomplishment,” said an elated Roper from the top of the podium. “Without you, none of this would have been possible, so from the bottom of my heart I thank you. The one word that keeps coming to my mind to describe this feeling is “Grateful”. I’m grateful to be able to share this memory with Alex and Will…. WE worked as such a solid team the whole day, and beyond grateful to walk away with USA’s first win over 20 years!
“I couldn’t be prouder of the effort, dedication and sportsmanship shown by all of our riders this past weekend,” added USA Trial des Nations Team Manager Daniel Blanc-Gonnet. “Our results highlight the incredible talent we have representing the United States. We are eternally grateful for the support of our fans, families and sponsors all across the USA who make it all possible. See you next year in Arteixo, Spain.”
The Americans ended Japan’s two-year stretch of dominance over the International Trophy, utilizing a last day surge to finish the competition with just seven points, while the Japanese and Germans each tallied 11 points each. On the Women’s side, the Americans captured seventh place with the trio of Maddie Hoover, Kylee Sweeten and Abigail Buzzelli. Spain won the women’s title, with Italy and Great Britain completing the podium.
The United States also sent a pair of representatives to compete in the Trial des Nations Challenge, which is a special competition that allows younger riders to compete in an FIM Championship. The duo of Ryon Land and Kylie Glueck took the United States to a sixth-place finish, while Norway, Great Britain and Poland finished on the podium.
