The 2023 Premier Lacrosse League MVP race came to a thrilling finish in the final week of the PLL regular season—and there’s still uncertainty around who will ultimately receive the regular season award. The current MVP favorites are Archers midfielder Tom Schreiber and Cannons attackman...
PLL Week 1: Players to Watch
It’s officially game week again in the Premier Lacrosse League. There are four games on tap for opening weekend in Albany, New York, to open up the league’s fifth season of play. It’s a fascinating slate of games that will teach us a lot about what these teams can be this season. To preview this...
Biggest Question for Every PLL Team Entering the 2023 Season
The 2023 Premier Lacrosse League season is just days away. The league is entering its fifth season of play, and the eight teams are putting in their final preparations ahead of the regular season. This was the most chaotic offseason since the PLL absorbed the MLL ahead of the 2021 season. Two clubs...
4 Late Round PLL Draft Stars to Watch in 2023
The Premier Lacrosse League draft is — understandably — dominated by the top of the draft. The first round is where the premium superstars and first-team All-Americans come off the board. But each year, we see a handful of late round picks stick on a roster and become premier contributors for...
Redwoods left with options and questions heading into the 2023 PLL College Draft
The tide is turning for Redwoods Lacrosse Club. The Woods are four years removed from their narrow loss in the inaugural Premier Lacrosse League Championship Game, and the roster is undergoing its largest makeover yet. Franchise cornerstone Matt Kavanagh was traded to Cannons early in the offseason...
Matt Moore: Learning and Thriving in First Professional Lacrosse Season
Matt Moore went to practice with his University of Virginia teammates like any other day. The Cavaliers were preparing for another run in the NCAA tournament. Yet, this night was not just another practice for Moore. It was draft night. “Lars [Tiffany] scheduled practice right in the middle of the...
Whatever It Takes: Jake Froccaro Embraces New Role with Cannons LC
On July 18, Jake Froccaro accepted his trophy for winning the 2021 fastest shot competition during PLL All-Star weekend. It was Froccaro’s second all-star game appearance as a member of Chaos LC. Yet, a week later, Froccaro would play in his final game as a member of the Chaos. With his team...
PLL Draft Pick Arden Cohen ‘Excited’ to Join Fellow Notre Dame Defensemen on Redwoods LC
“[Arden Cohen] is from a system at Notre Dame where they speak the same defensive language as the Redwoods,” Paul Carcaterra said on the 2022 Premier Lacrosse League College Draft broadcast. “He’s pro-ready.” The Redwoods Lacrosse Club selected defenseman Arden Cohen with the third overall pick in...
Hooked, Line and Sinker: The Growth of Lacrosse in Minnesota
A yellow blur was all that could be seen on the sidelines. As the goal horn exploded, the crowd jumped to their feet. Their chants of “Ryan” had almost seemed to drive the ball into the back of the net. Archers midfielder Ryan McNamara had granted the PLL fans of Minnesota what they were clamoring...
Every Child Matters: PLL Players Educate and Advocate for Victims of Residential Schools
On May 27, the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School was searched and the remains of 215 Indigenous children were discovered. In the months that followed, more former residential school locations were searched, and the number of unmarked graves found rose to more than 1,100...
