Four years ago, the Iroquois Nationals were barred from traveling to England with their traditional passports. Opting not to switch to the new passport format, the team missed the 2010 FIL World Lacrosse Championships, sparking outrage and putting world-wide attention on the Iroquois Nationals organization.
This week, the Iroquois Nationals are preparing for the 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championships in Denver with what many believe is their strongest team ever, stacked with current NLL and NCAA stars, and with the memory of the 2010 debacle burning strong in the minds of the Iroquois staff and players.