Major League Lacrosse announced today that Florida Launch attackman Casey Powell has been named the 2014 Coca-Cola Most Valuable Player, as voted on by MLL coaches and general managers. In his 10th MLL season, Powell dominated the field leading the League in points all season and ending with a total of 63, as well as became the MLL’s all-time leader for points with ta total of 468.
“I’m very thankful to have the opportunity to play for the Florida Launch this season. Being named MVP is an honor that I share with my teammates, coaches and loyal fans,” said Powell. “I tried to give my greatest effort 14 nights this summer and did my best to try and win games. I look forward to helping this organization gain great success in the future. Thank you to the coaching staff, my teammates and all the fans in Florida, as well as the MLL Coaches and GMs who voted for me.”
Powell played in all 14 games during the Launch’s inaugural season, scoring 30 goals and 33 assists for a total of 63 points, leading the Launch in points and assists. Powell, scoring in every game this season for the Launch, boasts the second best shooting percentage in the League for an attackman (.524).
“I think you can now officially put Casey Powell’s face on the Mount Rushmore of lacrosse. What Casey has accomplished this season is truly amazing! Not only to win Offensive Player of the Year but to add MVP is truly an incredible accomplishment at any age, let alone 38,” said Launch Head Coach Stan Ross. “He competed and produced in every game for the Launch this season and left everything he had on the field after each game. But one thing I know to be true is Casey would trade these awards in to still be competing with the Launch in the Championship this weekend because he always strives to be the best. He is a true inspiration to everyone in the lacrosse world and we are glad to have him on the field for us.”
Powell is no a stranger to MLL success – Powell, who was named 2014 Warrior Offensive Player of the Year earlier this week for the second time in his career, was named Coca-Cola Player of the Game three times during the season and Warrior Offensive Player of the Week twice. Powell boasted 10 multi-goal games and averaged 4.5 points per game, including a season-high of eight points at Boston where he scored four goals and four assists. At age 38, Powell has become the oldest player to win MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. Not only does Powell have one MLL MVP and two OPOY awards under his belt but also two MLL Championships from 2008 (Rochester) and 2013 (Chesapeake).
Powell, who received the most first place votes, won with a total of 31 points from the MLL coaches and general managers followed by Denver’s John Grant Jr. with 25 points and Rochester’s John Galloway with 21 points.
