Team USA, announced ??

It’s official. So happy for webb

Predictions? I'd say with extremely good fortune, we'll be top five.

So Webb on a Star Yamaha or ?? 
If that’s the case they obviously had the money to send Deegan…unreal 

**edit. I see Webb on Tedder Husky now

I feel like this is “top 5” enough for Webb, for @whateversclever69 to shave his eyebrow. 

Three guys that want to go because they want to represent the USA, awesome to see some people step up when needed.

And for Webb and Team Tedder, big move for them with so little time to prepare and Webb riding for a completely new bike and team. 

Hopefully that Husky feels just like his KTM when he was a killer!

Congratulations to all three, go make us proud!

Tedder Husky. 

I don't think it's a bad team, really. All 3 guys have shown they have speed to run up front. It's more just the circumstances aren't ideal. Either way, these guys want to go and are going to give it their all, so I'm behind them 100%. Hoping for a podium. Anything more would be great too though. 

Chance 450, Levi 250. 

Kitchens on his 250. Hymas I think will be a good fit on the 450. Webb has familiarity with the Austrian brand. We won’t win, but I think a podium is possible. 

I thought it was going to be Rick Ware Racing on a Husky?

That makes sense. Didn’t know that prior to my post

Oh ok.Thanks for clarification. 

I was reading a debate elsewhere about Levi on the 450 to help his starts and I think it side-tracked me lol.

Wait, so these guys agreed to go DESPITE THE CURRENT PAY SITUATION?? Wow…

Hymas will be setup for success on the 450. Honda has a great package right now. Webb is a dog he’ll give it hell over there. Kitchen will be the wildcard.

Podium possible 4-5th most likely. 

U mean kitchen and Hymas are going and deegan isn’t? Don’t they make significantly less money than deegan? Weird????

RWR for WSX.

Tedder for AMA SX/SMX.

I think he raced Calgary on a Yamaha leased from Star racing. The remaining races are after October 1st so he'll be switching brands and racing the Husky in WSX as well. At least, that's how I understood it. 

Hill is racing Ironman for Tedder, so the team may have some brief outdoor setup experience. One has to wonder if Yamaha is giving Webb a nudge and a wink to test the Husky outdoors at least. Webb seems to run around Ferrandis's pace and he is no slouch so Webb should be good, and Webb seems to run best with a chip on his shoulder. Podium for sure, starts are very important at this race, Kitchen may be in trouble.

Podium for sure is a high bar. 

Teams with low expectations/pressure can be very, very dangerous...and those 3 are no joke.

Webb should just bust out the TC 250 and let that two stroke sing.

Solid team, 3 guys that want to be there. No need for Hidden Degen

Press Release

The American Motorcyclist Association announced the three exceptional riders who will represent the United States at the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Motocross of Nations, which will run Oct. 2-4 in Ernée, France.

Leading the way for the Stars and Stripes will be Honda HRC Progressive’s Chance Hymas, Levi Kitchen of Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki and three-time AMA Supercross 450SX Champion Cooper Webb as the trio seeks to dethrone the Australians, who have won the last two FIM Motocross of Nations.  

AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier will return as the manager of Team USA for his second year. Pelletier led Team USA to a second-place finish in 2025, when the Americans hosted the event at Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Ind.

“We have put together an outstanding team for this year’s FIM Motocross of Nations as we look to build on last year’s success,” Pelletier said. “Having the opportunity to serve as the manager for Team USA has been incredibly rewarding, and I can’t wait to stand beside Cooper, Levi and Chance as we take on the world. I know they are ecstatic to represent their country this October in France.”

After an injury held him out of making his debut in the 2024 FIM Motocross of Nations, Hymas is set to make his first appearance in this year’s event and will compete in the MXGP class. At only 21 years old, Hymas has captured a trio of AMA Pro Motocross 250 wins along with a victory in the 250SX East class in AMA Supercross.

“I’m beyond excited to get the opportunity to race for Team USA in the MXGP class. It means everything to me and has been a dream of mine to carry the Stars and Stripes overseas and represent our country in front of the world,” Hymas said. “We have a strong team heading to France this year, and I’m confident between Cooper, Levi, and myself that we’ll represent America proudly.”

Kitchen will make his FIM Motocross of Nations debut in 2026, racing in the MX2 class. In the previous two seasons, Kitchen has finished second in 250SX West class in AMA Supercross. Kitchen is currently second in points and highest ranked American in the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship with one round to go.

“What an honor it is to be selected to represent our amazing country,” Kitchen said. “I’m so excited for this experience and to do it with a great group of people. Can’t wait to send it for Team USA!”

Webb will make his fourth appearance at the FIM Motocross of Nations in 2026, having previously competed in the prestigious event in 2015, 2016 and 2024 and finishing on the podium in all three attempts. A seasoned veteran, Webb will race on behalf of the United States in the Open class and serve as team captain.

“I’m so excited and grateful to be on Team USA for MXoN again. It’s an honor and always has been,” Webb said. “We are moving mountains on my end to make this even happen and I can’t thank everyone involved enough for what they are doing to even have me be able to race this event. The preparation, resources, time and money that goes into making this happen is crazy so thank you to everyone for doing their part.

“I’m personally excited as this will be my last year racing Pro Motocross and I know this could be my final time for this event, so I’m ready to lay it all out there,” Webb continued. “I love the pressure and atmosphere this race brings; there is nothing like it. Best race in the world, and I’m excited to put our best foot forward. It’s an honor to represent my country!”

Not sure why you got down voted, I think we should treat a top 5 like a win. With it being Chance's first pro 450 ride and Webb pretty much riding the bike for the first time at the event, top 5 is about the best we could hope to be. An eager team is better than no team.

I like this team better than the AP, CC, RJ team of a few years ago.  These three have at least been out there all season. I don't believe CC raced a single outdoor that year did he? AP did get one top 5. 

Levi's starts need to get be better in a hurry!! 

At least these guys want to be there so I'm proud of them!! 

Lfgggggg!! Props to levi chance and webb for being proud Americans!!

Notice how the guys who dont do the performative flag waving on the podium are the ones who actually step up for the country. The usa chants should be reserved solely for webb that guy hates motocross yet he volunteers to go to mxon every single chance he gets. Webb is the real deal were lucky to have him. Wish these guys luck. 

Blah, blah. Its MXON, anything can happen on the day.

Webb with a change of scenery, Hymas proving a point, and Kitchen coming off a Championship. You never know.

It's the Open class. Put him on a 300!

Maybe the AMA can get access to the track Sunday or Monday so "Justin Hill" can do some outdoor testing on the Husky.

Webb has looked much better lately, and Levi and Chance aren't exactly slouches. I hope they do well and get rewarded result worse.