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Inaugural US Club Lax National Championship Heads to Richmond

US Club Lax has announced a partnership with Elite Tournaments to host the inaugural US Club Lacrosse National Championship in Richmond, Virginia, featuring the top 16 teams in each age group determined by US Club Lax ratings. The tournament will be from August 1-4 at the River City Sportsplex in Chesterfield County and Glover Park […]

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PLL Home Cities

Premier Lacrosse League Teams Receive Home Cities in 2024

The Premier Lacrosse League powered by Ticketmaster has announced that beginning in 2024, all eight clubs will be assigned to home cities. “Moving our eight teams into home cities will mark the biggest investment in the league since its inception,” said Paul Rabil, co-founder and president of the PLL. “This move will unlock deeper, more […]

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Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse

Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse Returning to Baltimore for Third Season

Athletes Unlimited announced it will return to USA Lacrosse headquarters in Baltimore to play the third season of its women’s professional lacrosse league from July 20 through August 13. The 2023 lineup of players includes more than a dozen players who have won world championships for the U.S. women’s national team. “Season three of Athletes […]

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2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships

Utica to Host 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships

World Lacrosse has announced that Utica, New York, will host the 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships from September 13–22 with up to 30 men’s and 10 women’s teams expected to compete in the 10-day event. Hosted by Mohawk Valley Garden and Oneida County, with support from World Lacrosse and USA Lacrosse, the tournament will feature […]

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PLL Kentucky

2023 Premier Lacrosse League All-Stars Headed to Louisville

The Premier Lacrosse League has announced its 2023 All-Star Weekend will be held at Lynn Stadium at the University of Louisville on July 22, marking the league’s first appearance in Kentucky. “Louisville’s deep sports fandom and spirited lacrosse community made the decision to bring our league’s All-Stars to Kentucky an easy one,” said Mike Rabil, […]

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USA Lacrosse

USA Lacrosse Gains USOPC Recognition in Olympics Push

The efforts of USA Lacrosse to join the Olympic program have taken another step forward as the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has named the national governing body as one of five new members to its USOPC Affiliate Organizations Council. In addition to USA Lacrosse, the new members are the United States Muaythai Federation, […]

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The new Premier Lacrosse League will play games in 14 cities this season. Photo: Winslow Townson/AP Images for Premier Lacrosse League

Premier Lacrosse League Announces Schedule for 2023 Season

The Premier Lacrosse League powered by Ticketmaster has announced locations for the 2023 season with Subaru Park in Philadelphia hosting the championship for the third time in league history. The 2023 season will follow the same format as last season including 10 regular season weekends, three postseason weekends and the all-star weekend. Regular season weekends […]

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National Lacrosse League to Play First Outdoor Game

The National Lacrosse League and the San Diego Seals have announced that the Seals’ game on March 4, 2023, against the Las Vegas Desert Dogs will be staged outside at Snapdragon Stadium on the campus of San Diego State University. This marks the first regular season outdoor game in league history. The game will be […]

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Premier Lacrosse League to Play 2023 Championship Series in Virginia

The Premier Lacrosse League has announced that The St. James in Springfield, Virginia, will host the 2023 Championship Series from February 22–26. Archers LC, Atlas LC, Chrome LC, and Whipsnakes LC will play three round-robin games from Wednesday to Friday to determine seeding for the semifinals on Saturday. Winners will advance to the Championship on […]

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Brett Frood has been named the fifth commissioner in the history of the National Lacrosse League.

Brett Frood Named New Commissioner of National Lacrosse League

The National Lacrosse League has named Brett Frood as commissioner. Frood joins the NLL from Stewart-Haas Racing, where he has served as president of the NASCAR team since its inception in 2008. Frood led all business initiatives for the championship-winning Stewart-Hass Racing organization, which is co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart and industrialist […]

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