Are the Redwoods playing Ricky Miezan at the wrong position? When the California Redwoods signed Ricky Miezan, it was one of the most intriguing acquisitions of the offseason. - BY JEROME TAYLOR
No cover too tough: How Garrett Epple’s defensive brilliance paves way for Cannons’ success In his eighth pro season, the reigning Dave Pietramala Defensive Player of the Year embarked on a new chapter in his career. - BY SARAH GRIFFIN
Eric Law brings veteran savvy, leadership in Denver Outlaws return Two goals and no assists is a solid, if inauspicious start for an attackman. But for the Outlaws and new signing Eric Law, it was the plays that the scorekeepers don’t count and the moments between them that made his Denver return special. - BY TOPHER ADAMS
Top takeaways from PLL Fairfield Weekend After a dismal 17-4 loss to the New York Atlas, the Outlaws faced a reflection point. Early returns are showing they learned the right lessons from that defeat.
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Four things to watch in PLL Game of the Week: Atlas vs. Cannons All eight Premier Lacrosse League teams will be in action this weekend coming out of the All-Star break. Headlining the busy slate in Fairfield: a matchup between the clubs with the league’s best and second-best records. Here are four things to watch as the 5-1 New York Atlas take on the 4-2 Boston Cannons on Saturday on TSN3/TSN+. - Sarah Griffin and Lauren Merola
Atlas’ Liam Entenmann records best debut start for goalie in PLL history New York Atlas goalie Liam Entenmann made his first career start in a demolition of the Denver Outlaws in Week 5. - BY LAUREN MEROLA
Four biggest reasons why the Waterdogs’ offense is struggling The same team that has appeared in the last two Cash App Championship games has the worst scoring rate in the PLL (.040), despite owning the league’s best offensive turnover rate (.041). - BY WYATT MILLER
Veteran Matt Kavanagh delivers for Cannons after healthy scratch In his ninth pro season, Matt Kavanagh did not let being left off the 19-man roster in Minneapolis faze him. In fact, for a consummate professional like Kavanagh, it might’ve been exactly what he needed. - BY SARAH GRIFFIN
A hometown hero's welcome in Boston for Cannons’ Jeff Trainor When Jeff Trainor takes the field at Harvard Stadium this weekend for the Boston Cannons’ Homecoming, he won’t just have a hometown crowd. He’ll have an entire cavalry. - BY SARAH GRIFFIN
The inside story behind the Carolina Chaos’ bolo tie tradition For four seasons, from 2019 to 2022, the Chaos followed the common lacrosse tradition of handing out game balls to recognize players for excellent performances. - BY HAYDEN LEWIS
Top takeaways from PLL Week 4 in Minneapolis All the recaps for Week 4 action in the Premier Lacrosse Laague.
Rock and Warriors take part in Indigenous Peoples Day festivities Not only do the respective clubs represent the two largest active Canadian NLL markets, but each franchise also lays claim to playing their home games within a close proximity to many First Nations lands and territories. - by Jon Rapoport
From faceoff to finish: How Zac Tucci led the Cannons to victory Signed in the offseason as a free agent, the Bedford, N.H., native earned his first victory with his new team in Week 2 against the Maryland Whipsnakes after being left off the 19-man roster for the season opener. - BY SARAH GRIFFIN
Michael Sowers promises Waterdogs turnaround after familiar slow start Although the Dogs have been to the last two Cash App Championship games, this is a familiar spot for them. - BY WYATT MILLER
Inside TD Ierlan’s big day at the stripe vs. Trevor Baptiste TD Ierlan showed why he is one of the premier faceoff specialists in the Premier Lacrosse League against the New York Atlas on Sunday. - BY JEROME TAYLOR
Inside The Offseason: NLL Players’ Summer Lacrosse Journey Just because a champion is crowned after the NLL Finals doesn’t mean that players are putting their feet up and hanging out for the summer. - by Adam Levi
Waterdogs star Michael Sowers is defined by his Philadelphia roots Ever since he was young, Michael Sowers has been a community-minded family man. - BY WYATT MILLER
The evolution of Asher Nolting: From playmaker to quarterback A large part of the Cannons’ success in 2023 can be attributed to the ascension of Nolting in his second year as a pro. As head coach and general manager Brian Holman put it, he went from a playmaker to the quarterback. - BY SARAH GRIFFIN
Got Junk? Ottawa goaltender Cam Dunkerley wants it In addition to his goaltending duties for the Ottawa Black Bears, Dunkerley is the owner of Dunk Disposal, a waste management and junk removal company located in Orangeville. - by Anna Taylor
Four things to watch in PLL Game of the Week: Chaos vs. Atlas It’s Homecoming Weekend for the Carolina Chaos as the Premier Lacrosse League heads to Charlotte. - By Hayden Lewis and Lauren Merola
How Denver Outlaws are unlocking Sam Handley in Year 2 In a class dominated by defensemen, Sam Handley stood out as the best offensive piece available. - By Topher Adams
Why healthy Grant Ament is cheat code for Utah Archers offense Even in a talent-rich league, bringing a former Attackman of the Year out of the box is a pretty rare luxury to have. That’s what the Utah Archers are able to do with Grant Ament. - By Zach Carey
Premier Lacrosse League - Week 1 recap The PLL Week 1 recap with takeaways from each team's beat writers on each of the four games.
Four things to watch for in Archers-Waterdogs on PLL opening weekend The 2024 Premier Lacrosse League season opens Saturday in Albany, N.Y., with a rematch of last year’s championship thriller between the Utah Archers and Philadelphia Waterdogs. Here are four things to watch in that kickoff clash. - By Zach Carey and Wyatt Miller