Three Changes to Fix World Lacrosse Sixes
Last week, we finally got our first glimpse of the new Sixes format of lacrosse on the international stage at The World Games in Birmingham, Alabama. The games were fast, fun, and quite often tight, coming down to the wire. Sixes showcased a ton of the talent and skill presented in other versions of lacrosse. […]
Different Types of Star Lacrosse Players: Roles Defined
For my loyal readers fear no longer, I have heard you. The angry twitter DM’s and pitch fork mobs all asking the same questions. “Where’s the different skill sets of “The Guys” article you teased in your first piece?” They have worked. I understand that not all star lacrosse players are built the same. In […]
Best Moments from the 2022 PLL All-Star Game
So, maybe Trevor Baptiste is more than a FOGO? Baptiste’s 2022 PLL All-Star Game squad dismantled Connor Farrell and his crew 33-13. A mere 20 goals. The game was a run away from the start. Team Baptiste led 19-5 at halftime, leading Honorary Team Farrell Coach John Grant Jr. to think (probably). Here are a […]
What Does It Take To Be an Elite PLL Player?
PLL players don’t make the All-Star Game on accident, so what separates these elite few from the rest of the league? What are the traits of the PLL All-Stars? Let’s take a closer look at the upper echelon of the lacrosse pyramid. ATTACK All of them have sharp minds; the ability to process visual data […]
The Secret Behind Will Manny’s Sensational Season Thus Far
With seven All-Star selections in ten seasons, it’s fair to say that Will Manny has had no issues with consistency throughout his professional career. In fact, one look at his career numbers tells you all that you need to know. Since bursting onto the scene in 2013, Manny has amassed 259 goals along with 403 […]
2022 PLL All-Star Game Highlights Future of the League
This week the PLL heads to Gillette Stadium for the 2022 All-Star Game. The PLL does a great job of showcasing the colors and traditions of the town where the game is. This year the two teams will wear black and yellow, paying tribute to the Boston Bruins. Fans were given the opportunity to vote and […]
Jake Pulver All-Star Story: Player Profile
When Jake Pulver was named to Team Farrell for this year’s PLL All-Star Game, the Cannons defenseman was still feeling the sting of the team’s Week 5 loss to Chaos—the club’s fourth straight defeat. Pulver had his sights set on Week 6 for Cannons to right the ship, so the All-Star selection caught him by […]
Should the Cannons Trade Lyle Thompson?
Lyle Thompson is arguably one of the best players in the world. From the moment he joined the PLL, he was an MVP favorite and the clear cut choice for the first pick in the entry draft. While Lyle has been one of the top scorers in the league, he hasn’t been the Lyle Thompson […]
NCAA Conference Realignment: How Does This Change Lacrosse?
The landscape of the NCAA has been in shambles for multiple months now due to NCAA conference realignment. USC and UCLA set off their own fireworks when news broke that they were leaving the PAC-12 for the Big Ten Conference. Some compared the move to Texas and Oklahoma’s surprise announcement to leave the Big 12 […]
USA Wins Gold at Women’s World Lacrosse Championships
Kayla leads. Taylor competes. McCool runs. Ally controls draws. Charlotte shoots. They each brought their super powers. It was a joy to watch. Work is love made visible. USA wins gold at the 2022 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship. Their love of the game and each other was apparent in the product they delivered on the field, […]
Waterdogs Have Unlocked a New Offense
Michael Sowers is an immense talent and was expected to have a huge impact for the Waterdogs since day one, but so far the Waterdogs haven’t had the success they thought they would have with Sowers on the field. Sowers has had some unlucky injury problems early in his career, which has led the Waterdogs […]
2022 National All-Star Games in Maryland
This weekend the best high school lacrosse players in the nation will gather in Maryland to compete in the National All-Star Games. The players in attendance come from all over the country and were hand-selected to represent their specific region. The National All-Star Games is a time to put high school and club affiliations to […]