After beautiful fall season, followed by a brutally cold, snowy winter, spring has returned as well as the Major League Lacrosse season. The New York Lizards spent a lot of time dwelling on the struggles of the 2013 summer where they failed to reach the postseason with a 4-10 record. A lot of things did not go right for Joe Spallina’s squad. A lethargic offense that coughed up the ball…
Division III USILA Poll Week 9: Salisbury, Stevenson Flip After Weekend Tilt
Easter weekend yielded the annual matchup between Salisbury and Stevenson with the teams entering play among the top three in the land. The Seagulls emerged victorious, 11-9, and with the win leapt them past the Mustangs into the No. 2 spot in this week’s USILA Coaches Poll. Stevenson now finds itself the No. 3 team in the country behind the two teams that have felled it in 2014: RIT and…
MLL Rosters: Jamieson on Launch Practice Squad
The Florida Launch (Launch), the newest Major League Lacrosse team, announced today its 2014 regular season roster days before its inaugural season opener this Saturday, April 26, at 7 p.m. against the Denver Outlaws at Florida Atlantic University Stadium. Some of the big names on the Launch’s 2014 roster include 2013 MLL MVP and 2013 Brine Offensive Player of the Year Kevin Crowley, 2013 MLL All-Star Brett Queener and US…
Boston Cannons Name 2014 Roster
The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, today announced their 25-man active roster and 6-man practice squad for the start of the 2014 season, according to Cannons General Manager Kevin Barney. “We had a strong couple of weeks of training camp,” said Cannons Head Coach John Tucker. “From veterans and guys acquired in off-season trades, to new players it was a competitive camp at all positions. …
MLL Rosters: Machine Name Phipps, Bice, Harrison and Stanwick Captains
The Ohio Machine (Machine), Ohio’s professional lacrosse team in Major League Lacrosse (MLL), announced today its 2014 regular season roster ahead of the team’s first game against Charlotte on Saturday, April 26. The 2014 roster consists of three goalies, nine defenders, 16 midfielders and five attackmen. Additionally, defenseman Greg Bice, midfielder Kyle Harrison, attackman Steele Stanwick and goalie Brian Phipps were named team captains for 2014. “Our captains for 2014…
Schmidt Blog: Machine Wrap Up Camp
Hey guys, Max Schmidt again. After week one of training camp the Ohio Machine squad was poised and ready to hit the ground running come weekend number 2. We felt like we set a great foundation in the first week and we were all exited to get back at it again. Day one started pretty early in the morning as we all gathered at St. Charles high school for the…
NXTsports to Host Philly Girls Showcase at Westtown School
The Philly Girls Showcase is headed back to a familiar destination. NXTsports’ Showcase Lacrosse is pleased to announce that its prestigious Philly Girls Showcase will be held at the Westtown School in West Chester, Pa. Saturday, Nov. 1 for girls in graduation years 2016, 2017 and 2018. Registration for the Philly Girls Showcase is open at showcaselacrosse.com. “We’re very excited to be back at the Westtown School, especially…
Rogowski Blog: Outlaws Win Both Scrimmages
Happy Belated Easter ILWT Readers, This weekend the Denver Outlaws traveled to Severna Park, Maryland to participate in a couple scrimmages in preparation for the season opener next weekend in Boca Raton Florida. After arriving at BWI Airport Friday night my favorite fogo, Nick Maggio and I made our way south to our hotel in Annapolis. We were fortunate enough to arrive at a decent hour and were able to…
MLL Scrimmage In Review: Part 1 (of 2)
Major League Lacrosse is on the verge of starting its 14th season, but the road to Championship Weekend starting this past weekend in Annapolis. Denver, Chesapeake, Charlotte, and the newly minted Florida Launch scrimmaged at Severn High School to get an idea on who would make opening day rosters. Players were looking to make the most of their chances before the NLL season ends and open spots shrink even further….
ACC Houses Big Gear for Big Performances
This is a very special gear column coming at you this week as I’m highlighting Maryland versus Notre Dame from Saturday. Both teams were sporting special uniforms and helmets in honor of the final regular game that depicted ACC postseason seeds/standings. Notre Dame sported their Shamrock Series gear. Their Cascade R’s were white with a green/gold combo making the ND decal. The same green outlined in gold was the player’s…