The New York Lizards (1-0) put together an eight-goal second half to take down the Ohio Machine (0-1), 14-11, in the first game of the 2015 season for both teams. Despite Peter Baum’s eight career regular season hat trick, the Machine faltered in the second half after jumping out to a 3-1 lead to open the game. Baum rung in three straight goals in the first half to lead the…
It was a beautiful evening for lacrosse in Foxborough, Massachusetts where the Boston Cannons took on the Denver Outlaws, the 2014 MLL Champions. Last season, the Cannons handed the Outlaws their first home loss in two seasons on July 11th 2014. The Cannons were fired up for their first game at their new home, and to kick of the 15th anniversary season. In a high scoring showdown between two talented teams,…
The Charlotte Hounds haven’t had the best success in their Major League Lacrosse season openers, but they were just seconds away from ending that. However, a few mistakes proved costly to the Hounds, who lost to the Rochester Rattlers 10-9 in sudden-death overtime Sunday afternoon at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Jordan Wolf scored four times for the Rattlers (1-0), including the game winner just over two minutes into the extra…
Today is the opening day of MLL action. New York opens their season with Ohio coming to town. Gone from New York are Brian Karalunas and Max Seibald, but entering is Brian Spallina and Paul Rabil. Seibald speed and aggressiveness will be missed, along with Karalunas’ wealth of an LSM. With Rabil and Spallina, the Lizards gain veterans, both offensively and defensively, something I think they’ve been missing. Rabil adds…
The Denver Outlaws are coming off of their first ever Major League Lacrosse title, and their defense of it will come at the first MLL game ever at Gillette Stadium. The Boston Cannons, meanwhile, have a new look on the field and with their field for their 15th season. Of course, Boston is now without Paul Rabil, but they have new faces, too. Chad Weidmaier will be the man on…
Two of the most anticipated 2015 Major League Lacrosse teams will square off on Sunday evening to open their season. The New York Lizards, led by newcomer Paul Rabil, who play host to the Ohio Machine. Both the Machine and Lizards were bounced from the first round of the playoffs last season. After finishing in dead last in 2013, the Machine rebounded and made the semi finals last season. They’ve…
When the Major League Lacrosse Draft took place in January, the players drafted still had time in college to prove they’re worthy of playing professionally. With the MLL season set to begin on Sunday, let’s catch up on some of college’s best who will join the league once the NCAA season comes to an end. Lyle Thompson (Albany), Florida Launch, attack, first overall pick Thompson is the most exciting player…
The 2015 Rochester Rattlers are in an interesting spot in the MLL. They are a box lacrosse-heavy team who is about as dangerous as you can be on offense when at full strength. They are coming off a Championship game appearance in 2014. They had the best defense in the league, the best goaltender, best defender, most improved player, and coach of the year. They had no trades in the…
The Boston Cannons are about to open their first season at Gillette Stadium, and they’ll do it with new uniforms. Midfielder Marty Bowes models the new look.
As the MLL season approaches we are all wrapped up in the anticipation of our favorite team proving their hard work in the offseason propels them to a championship. The offseason workouts, draft picks, coaching strategies and lucky bounces will land fortunate fans the privilege and joy of claiming their team is the best. All regular season games are carried on ESPN3 and the playoffs and championship games will be…