<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://usfigureskating.org/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>U.S. Figure Skating</title><link>https://usfigureskating.org/rss.aspx</link><description>Latest news items for U.S. Figure Skating</description><atom:link href="https://usfigureskating.org/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>U.S. Figure Skating Renews with The James at Ohio State</title><link>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/11/2/press-releases-us-figure-skating-renews-with-the-james-at-ohio-state.aspx</link><guid>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/11/2/press-releases-us-figure-skating-renews-with-the-james-at-ohio-state.aspx</guid><category>Press Releases</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt=" The U.S. Figure Skating and The James logos side by side on a navy blue background with the words Sponsorship Announcement written above it in white" src="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/11/2/USFS_the_james_website_DECj0.jpg" /><br /><br />U.S. Figure Skating is pleased to announce that it has extended its sponsorship with The James at Ohio State, one of the top cancer hospitals in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, for the 2026-27 competitive season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/11/2/USFS_the_james_website_DECj0.jpg" /><media:content url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/11/2/USFS_the_james_website_DECj0.jpg"><media:title> The U.S. Figure Skating and The James logos side by side on a navy blue background with the words Sponsorship Announcement written above it in white</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/11/2/USFS_the_james_website_DECj0.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2026 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>2335</s:story_id></item><item><title>Levito, Green and Parsons Claim Bronze at Skate Canada International</title><link>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/11/1/national-team-figure-skating-levito-green-and-parsons-claim-bronze-at-skate-canada-international.aspx</link><guid>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/11/1/national-team-figure-skating-levito-green-and-parsons-claim-bronze-at-skate-canada-international.aspx</guid><category>National Team: Figure Skating</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Isabeau Levito skates holding a large American flag flowing behind her with both arms. She wears a light pink skating dress with long sheer sleeves, a flowing skirt and intricate rhinestone and floral embellishments throughout. Her hair is pulled back into a bun, and she wears a bronze medal on a white ribbon decorated with red maple leaves." src="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/11/1/GettyImages-2302618723.jpg" /><br /><br />The U.S. National Team clinched two bronze medals on the final day of Skate Canada International with Isabeau Levito and Caroline Green and Michael Parsons standing on the podium in the women's and ice dance events, respectively.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/11/1/GettyImages-2302618723.jpg" /><media:content url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/11/1/GettyImages-2302618723.jpg"><media:title>Isabeau Levito skates holding a large American flag flowing behind her with both arms. She wears a light pink skating dress with long sheer sleeves, a flowing skirt and intricate rhinestone and floral embellishments throughout. Her hair is pulled back into a bun, and she wears a bronze medal on a white ribbon decorated with red maple leaves.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/11/1/GettyImages-2302618723.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 1 Nov 2026 23:53:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>2334</s:story_id></item><item><title>Efimova and Mitrofanov Secure Pairs Silver at Skate Canada International</title><link>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/11/1/national-team-figure-skating-efimova-and-mitrofanov-secure-pairs-silver-at-skate-canada-international.aspx</link><guid>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/11/1/national-team-figure-skating-efimova-and-mitrofanov-secure-pairs-silver-at-skate-canada-international.aspx</guid><category>National Team: Figure Skating</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov celebrate their Grand Prix Skate Canada International silver medals. They both wear their silver medals around their necks and are holding the American flag aloft behind them. " src="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/31/GettyImages-2302463714.jpg" /><br /><br />Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov secured the first U.S. medal of the event with a silver in the pairs event. It is their third career Grand Prix Series medal.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/31/GettyImages-2302463714.jpg" /><media:content url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/31/GettyImages-2302463714.jpg"><media:title>Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov celebrate their Grand Prix Skate Canada International silver medals. They both wear their silver medals around their necks and are holding the American flag aloft behind them. </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/31/GettyImages-2302463714.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 1 Nov 2026 00:45:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>2333</s:story_id></item><item><title>Efimova and Mitrofanov Start Strong, Stand Second After Skate Canada Short Program</title><link>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/10/31/national-team-figure-skating-efimova-and-mitrofanov-start-strong-stand-second-after-skate-canada-short-program.aspx</link><guid>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/10/31/national-team-figure-skating-efimova-and-mitrofanov-start-strong-stand-second-after-skate-canada-short-program.aspx</guid><category>National Team: Figure Skating</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov skate their short program, The Last Dance. Efimova is wearing a dress patterned with yellow, orange, and red rhinestones shaped like flames. Mitrofanov is wearing a persimmon colored shirt with rhinestone accents, and black dress pants. " src="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/30/GettyImages-2302284710.jpg" /><br /><br />Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov led the United States with a second-place finish in the pairs short program to open 2026 Skate Canada International.  

Their short program, set to Donna Summer's "Last Dance," opened with a Level 4 triple twist lift that garnered 7.54 points.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/30/GettyImages-2302284710.jpg" /><media:content url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/30/GettyImages-2302284710.jpg"><media:title>Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov skate their short program, The Last Dance. Efimova is wearing a dress patterned with yellow, orange, and red rhinestones shaped like flames. Mitrofanov is wearing a persimmon colored shirt with rhinestone accents, and black dress pants. </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/30/GettyImages-2302284710.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>2332</s:story_id></item><item><title>U.S. Figure Skating Launches First-Ever Athlete Marketing Collective</title><link>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/10/29/press-releases-us-figure-skating-launches-first-ever-athlete-marketing-collective.aspx</link><guid>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/10/29/press-releases-us-figure-skating-launches-first-ever-athlete-marketing-collective.aspx</guid><category>Press Releases</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Isabeau merch graphic" src="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/29/a2b31d58-7a29-fbe4-64c3-4d06d95844b7.jpg" /><br /><br />U.S. Figure Skating has developed its first-ever Athlete Marketing Collective, a new initiative designed to expand marketing opportunities and create additional revenue streams for its National Team athletes. As part of the program, U.S. Figure Skating will launch a series of collaborative athlete merchandise collections, beginning today, Oct. 29, with Olympian and World silver medalist Isabeau Levito.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/29/a2b31d58-7a29-fbe4-64c3-4d06d95844b7.jpg" /><media:content url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/29/a2b31d58-7a29-fbe4-64c3-4d06d95844b7.jpg"><media:title>Isabeau merch graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/29/a2b31d58-7a29-fbe4-64c3-4d06d95844b7.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:36:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>2330</s:story_id></item><item><title>U.S. National Team Continues Grand Prix Series in Kelowna</title><link>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/10/27/national-team-figure-skating-us-national-team-continues-grand-prix-series-in-kelowna.aspx</link><guid>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/10/27/national-team-figure-skating-us-national-team-continues-grand-prix-series-in-kelowna.aspx</guid><category>National Team: Figure Skating</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt=" Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, with deep knee bends, embrace on the ice in their free skate in St. Louis. " src="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/16/ts_Efimova___Mitrofanov_Sr_PFS_2026_USC_224_07HH1.jpg" /><br /><br />U.S. Figure Skating continues its 2026 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series campaign with its second competition, Skate Canada International. The event will take place Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026, in Kelowna, British Columbia, and the U.S. will be represented in all four disciplines.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/16/ts_Efimova___Mitrofanov_Sr_PFS_2026_USC_224_07HH1.jpg" /><media:content url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/16/ts_Efimova___Mitrofanov_Sr_PFS_2026_USC_224_07HH1.jpg"><media:title> Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, with deep knee bends, embrace on the ice in their free skate in St. Louis. </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/16/ts_Efimova___Mitrofanov_Sr_PFS_2026_USC_224_07HH1.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>2328</s:story_id></item><item><title>Jimmy Ma, Jacob Sanchez Deliver Top-10 Finishes in France</title><link>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/10/25/national-team-figure-skating-jimmy-ma-jacob-sanchez-deliver-top-10-finishes-in-france.aspx</link><guid>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/10/25/national-team-figure-skating-jimmy-ma-jacob-sanchez-deliver-top-10-finishes-in-france.aspx</guid><category>National Team: Figure Skating</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jimmy Ma lands a jump with both arms extended and one leg stretched behind him. Jimmy is an Asian man with short black hair wearing a blue and black patterned long-sleeved shirt with intricate floral designs, silver and gold accents and black pants." src="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/25/GettyImages-2301496583.jpg" /><br /><br />Jimmy Ma led the U.S. men with a sixth-place finish and Jacob Sanchez placed eighth at Grand Prix de France, the first of six stops on the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/25/GettyImages-2301496583.jpg" /><media:content url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/25/GettyImages-2301496583.jpg"><media:title>Jimmy Ma lands a jump with both arms extended and one leg stretched behind him. Jimmy is an Asian man with short black hair wearing a blue and black patterned long-sleeved shirt with intricate floral designs, silver and gold accents and black pants.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/25/GettyImages-2301496583.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:17:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>2327</s:story_id></item><item><title>Carreira and Ponomarenko Claim First U.S. Medal of Grand Prix Season</title><link>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/10/24/national-team-figure-skating-carreira-and-ponomarenko-claim-first-us-medal-of-grand-prix-season.aspx</link><guid>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/10/24/national-team-figure-skating-carreira-and-ponomarenko-claim-first-us-medal-of-grand-prix-season.aspx</guid><category>National Team: Figure Skating</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko stand side by side on the ice, smiling and holding an American flag stretched behind them. Both wear their Grand Prix de France 2026 medals around their necks. Ponomarenko wears a gray-and-black patterned top and black pants, while Carreira wears a grey skating dress. Both raise one arm to hold the flag" src="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/24/GettyImages-2301286558_6yeqm.jpg" /><br /><br />Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko earned the United States' first medal of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating season, taking home bronze at Grand Prix de France on Saturday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/24/GettyImages-2301286558_6yeqm.jpg" /><media:content url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/24/GettyImages-2301286558_6yeqm.jpg"><media:title>Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko stand side by side on the ice, smiling and holding an American flag stretched behind them. Both wear their Grand Prix de France 2026 medals around their necks. Ponomarenko wears a gray-and-black patterned top and black pants, while Carreira wears a grey skating dress. Both raise one arm to hold the flag</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/24/GettyImages-2301286558_6yeqm.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:59:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>2326</s:story_id></item><item><title>Carreira and Ponomarenko in Position for Podium Finish in Grand Prix Series Opener</title><link>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/10/23/national-team-figure-skating-carreira-and-ponomarenko-in-position-for-podium-finish-in-grand-prix-series-opener.aspx</link><guid>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/10/23/national-team-figure-skating-carreira-and-ponomarenko-in-position-for-podium-finish-in-grand-prix-series-opener.aspx</guid><category>National Team: Figure Skating</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko perform an ice dance element on the ice. Carreira wears a white dress adorned with silver rhinestones and a matching choker, while Ponomarenko wears a black tailcoat with a white shirt, bow tie and white boutonniere. Both skate holding each other in a waltz position. " src="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/23/GettyImages-2301133180.jpg" /><br /><br />Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko delivered a strong performance to finish third in the rhythm dance Friday at Grand Prix de France, kicking off the first of six events in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/23/GettyImages-2301133180.jpg" /><media:content url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/23/GettyImages-2301133180.jpg"><media:title>Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko perform an ice dance element on the ice. Carreira wears a white dress adorned with silver rhinestones and a matching choker, while Ponomarenko wears a black tailcoat with a white shirt, bow tie and white boutonniere. Both skate holding each other in a waltz position. </media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/23/GettyImages-2301133180.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:33:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>1</s:sport_id><s:story_id>2325</s:story_id></item><item><title>U.S. Figure Skating Announces Partnership with Feld Entertainment to Support the Future of Professional Skating Careers</title><link>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/10/22/press-releases-us-figure-skating-announces-partnership-with-feld-entertainment-to-support-the-future-of-professional-skating-careers.aspx</link><guid>https://usfigureskating.org/news/2026/10/22/press-releases-us-figure-skating-announces-partnership-with-feld-entertainment-to-support-the-future-of-professional-skating-careers.aspx</guid><category>Press Releases</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="USFS X Feld Entertainment logo with Partnership Announcement in white above" src="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/10/22/Website_Header.jpg" /><br /><br />U.S. Figure Skating is proud to announce its partnership with Feld Entertainment, the producer of Disney On Ice and the largest employer of professional ice skaters in the world.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/22/Website_Header.jpg" /><media:content url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/22/Website_Header.jpg"><media:title>USFS X Feld Entertainment logo with "Partnership Announcement" in white above</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://usfigureskating.org/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/10/22/Website_Header.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>2322</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>