Matt Rambo Player Profile: PLL Prime Minister
Since he was drafted to MLL in 2017, Matt Rambo has certainly made his impact on lacrosse. Throughout his high school, college, and professional careers, he has found a way to set himself apart from the rest. He is arguably the best player currently playing pro lacrosse, but the question has now become where his […]
Chaos, Whipsnakes Pull Upsets to Set PLL Championship Rematch
The stage is set for the 2021 PLL Championship between Chaos and Whipsnakes, but in order to get here, some serious heavyweights had to go down in the semifinals. Rarely do I go 100% on my picks, but this past weekend was the right time to do so. I trusted my gut that the Chaos […]
PLL in Philadelphia: Who Has the Edge?
With the PLL season winding down, all eyes are on Philadelphia for the semifinal matchups between the Atlas and Chaos, followed by the Whipsnakes and Waterdogs. We’ve already gone over Greg Winston’s analysis of which matchups will be the keys to victory, but now I’m going to dive into where each team gets the edge […]
Philly to Host PLL Semifinal Sunday
After a bye week, we are back for PLL Semifinal Sunday in Philly. We’ve got back-to-back matchups for an incredible four-and-a-half hours of lacrosse. PLL Semifinal Sunday #6 Chaos vs #2 Atlas – Sunday, Sept. 5 at 11:30 a.m. EST (NBCSN, Peacock) If the first PLL Semifinal contest were a meme, it would be a […]
What the Stats Tell Us About the PLL Semifinals
The PLL Semifinals will be upon us this weekend, with four teams fighting it out for the two spots in the 2021 PLL Championship. Using advanced stats, Winston Analytica has identified the crucial matchups in each contest that will play a major role in determining who survives for a shot at a title. You can […]
Rio Tinto Stadium Hosts Dramatic PLL Quarterfinals
The bubble feels like ages ago, and it was amazing to see fans in the stands at Rio Tinto Stadium for the third iteration of the PLL postseason. Utah provided three electric and competitive games that were all absolute treats. Before we get excited for what’s to come in the semifinals in Philadelphia in a […]
What Can These Stats Tell Us about the PLL Quarterfinals?
The PLL Quarterfinals are right around the corner. It’s win-or-go-home time, and six of the league’s eight clubs are on the chopping block in the opening round. To help us better understand what we can expect to see this weekend in the quarterfinals, I’ve taken a dive into some in-depth stats that can paint a […]
PLL Heads to Albany to Close 2021 Regular Season
When the PLL heads to Albany to close its 2021 regular season, it could be the best weekend of the league’s season. Seeing a game at Casey Stadium at Albany should be on your lacrosse bucket list. Scott Marr and the Great Danes have really turned the Capital Region into a lacrosse hotbed over the […]
PLL vs MLL Champions Comparison: 2019 Whipsnakes vs 2005 Bayhawks
Once the PLL was created, we knew there would be constant comparisons to its predecessor, MLL. From production to delivery, everything was put under a microscope and dissected. These PLL vs MLL comparisons got me thinking: what if we compare a past championship squad from the PLL against a past MLL title team? PLL vs […]
PLL Colorado Springs Trip Treats with Meaningful Lacrosse
We saw a lot of meaningful lacrosse in Week 7 of PLL action in Colorado Springs. Every game matters all season long, but with just two weeks remaining in the regular season, the games this weekend felt more impactful than ever. While no teams were officially eliminated, three teams locked up their spots and will […]
Dylan Molloy Could Make PLL Debut in Colorado Springs
The PLL returns to regular season play this weekend at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and so too might Dylan Molloy to professional lacrosse. It could be a long-awaited PLL debut for Dylan Molloy, whom fans haven’t seen on the lax field since he played for MLL’s New York Lizards in 2020. That’s one […]
Jules Heningburg Keeps Adding Goals: In-Depth PLL Stats
We’ve got another PLL stats analysis update, this time with deeper details, especially for goals added. And Jules Heningburg can’t stop adding goals. These statistics are meant to serve as a guide to better understand what’s happening on PLL fields, not a steadfast rule for how good a player is or isn’t. Everything is fluid, […]