Team USA's Alysa Liu was nearly flawless in her short program to take the lead. Isabeau Levito and Amber Glenn also qualified for the long program.

Ilia Malinin, a favorite for Olympic gold in 2026, is among the skaters to watch in Boston along with Isabeau Levito, Amber Glenn.

The World Figure Skating Championships in the year before the Olympics carry added importance. For American skaters, there’s even more significance given these worlds are at home in Boston. The U.S.