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ESPN Networks to Carry the 2014 FIL World Championship

ESPN Networks to Carry the 2014 FIL World Championship

By Lacrosse Playground | September 11, 2013 |
BALTIMORE, Sept. 11, 2013 — US Lacrosse has announced that ESPN will carry the 2014 Federation of International Lacrosse Men’s World Championship across its networks. As many as 40 nations are expected to participate in the event which takes place from July 10-19, 2014, at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver and will be hosted by US Lacrosse. Read More...

U.S. Women’s National Team Cruises into World Cup Semifinals with 20-1 Win

By Lacrosse Playground | July 18, 2013 |
OSHAWA, Ontario, July 18 - The U.S. Women’s National Team turned in a dominant effort in the quarterfinals of the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Cup, defeating the Haudenosaunee 20-1. Team USA will square off against the winner of the quarterfinal match between England and Wales, and is two wins from earning its record seventh world title. Read More...

Hall of Fame Goalie Brian “Doc” Dougherty Visits Inaugural AILA Camp

By Lacrosse Playground | July 18, 2013 |
Philadelphia, PA — July 18, 2013 -- Lacrosse players attending the inaugural American Indoor Lacrosse Association (AILA) camp at Bryn Athyn College recently were treated to a special guest appearance by Team USA World Champion and Hall of Fame goalie Brian "Doc" Daugherty. Doc addressed the players on the importance of playing indoor lacrosse and how it will benefit their growth and development as a field player. Read More...

U.S. Women’s National Team Opens World Cup With 17-7 Win Over England

By Lacrosse Playground | July 12, 2013 |
OSHAWA, Ontario, July 11 - The U.S. Women’s National Team rode the momentum of an 11-goal first half run to begin the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Cup with a 17-7 victory over England on Thursday. Ten players tallied goals in a balanced attack by the Americans. Read More...

Coaching Applications Are Available for 2017 U.S. Women’s National Team

By Lacrosse Playground | July 3, 2013 |
BALTIMORE, July 3, 2013 — US Lacrosse today announced that applications are available for the head coach of the 2017 U.S. Women’s National Team. The head coach will begin his or her term in fall 2013 and will lead Team USA through the 2017 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Cup in Guildford, England. Read More...

Giveaway: Win USA Lacrosse Themed Package from 14Graphics

By Lacrosse Playground | March 13, 2013 |
14graphics and LPG have teamed up to present a giveaway for our readers. All you have to do is follow the EASY directions below and you could be chosen. The giveaway is a full dye sublimated USA shooter shirt (Size-Large), full dye sublimated USA shorts with side and back pocket (Size-Large), and a USA themed Cascade CPXR helmet wrap. Read More...
TV Schedule for 2013 Champion Challenge

2013 Champion Challenge TV Schedule

By Lacrosse Playground | January 24, 2013 |
Champion Challenge, annually presented by US Lacrosse, is back for an eighth consecutive year at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Set for Jan. 25-27, 2013, the event will once again feature the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams taking on the nation’s best collegiate competition. Read More...
May 26, 2012; Boston, MA, USA; Loyola Maryland Greyhounds attack Justin Ward (15) runs to the goal during the second half of the NCAA Division I semifinals against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN TV Lineup Set for Champion Challenge

By Lacrosse Playground | January 7, 2013 |
BALTIMORE — US Lacrosse today announced the television schedule for Champion® Challenge, a US Lacrosse event, set to take place on Sunday, Jan. 27. The U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams will be in action against both defending NCAA champions — Loyola University (men's) and Northwestern University (women's) — on ESPN3 and ESPNU. All games at the eighth annual Champion® Challenge will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Both games will air live on ESPN3 and later will re-air on ESPNU. Read More...

Kevin Cassese to Coach in ‘Duel in Denver’ this Saturday

By Lacrosse Playground | September 4, 2012 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh head men’s lacrosse coach Kevin Cassese will man the sidelines in Denver this Saturday, Sept. 8, when the U.S. National Team faces Canada in the “Duel in Denver.” It will mark the first time the current U.S. staff will coach together as they begin preparation for the 2014 FIL World Championships. United States’ head coach Richie Meade named his assistants in February, which includes Cassese, Dave Pietramala of Johns Hopkins and Jeff Tambroni of Penn State. Read More...
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USA Lacrosse Goalie Dancing Up a Storm

By Lacrosse Playground | July 26, 2012 |
Here's a fun video of Team USA goalie Zachary Oliveri cuttin' a rug pregrame of the USA-Canada group play game. Canada won 11-9 in OT. It was the first time Team USA ever lost an international U-19 game. Oliveri is an aspiring DJ. Read More...
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2012 Scotland U19 Lacrosse Blog From Turku, Finland

By Lacrosse Playground | July 19, 2012 |
The schedule became clear to us today. Tomorrow we must beat the Dutch for the chance to play the Welsh once more, if we win both of these games we get 9th place. If we lose to the Dutch we play the Koreans, a fight for 11th place. This made our goal very clear - we must beat a team we have beaten to play a team who have beaten us, making both games perhaps harder mentally thanks to the history. Read More...

2012 Scotland U19 Lacrosse Blog From Turku, Finland

By Lacrosse Playground | July 18, 2012 |
Today, was all about lifting team morale after yesterday's loss against the Welsh. With the team deflated and most of our minds clearly in the wrong place, we were taken out for an unconventional training session. Rather than running drills, we ran six-on-six for 1 or 2 hours, hacking pieces out of each other and generally letting some steam off - none of us were ready to think about walk-throughs. The weather helped, with the sun hot enough to allow just pinnies. We reminded ourselves that although we could now only finish 9th, if we won our next game we could face the Welsh again, motivation enough to get everyone's head back where it should be. I personally found ice cream, Subway, and muffins helped me get over the loss. Read More...