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106-507: The Premier Lacrosse League ( PLL ) is an American professional field lacrosse league composed of eight teams. The league's inaugural season debuted on June 1, 2019, and included a 14-week tour-based schedule taking place in 12 major-market cities. The league was founded by the American professional lacrosse player Paul Rabil and his brother Mike Rabil. Investors include the Chernin Group ,

212-415: A lacrosse ball into the opposing team's goal. A lacrosse ball is made out of solid rubber , measuring 7.75 to 8 inches (19.7–20 cm) in circumference and weighing 5 to 5.25 ounces (140–149 g). Each team plays with ten players on the field: a goalkeeper; three defenders in the defensive end; three midfielders free to roam the whole field; and three attackers attempting to score goals in

318-404: A radius of 9 feet (2.7 m). Offensive players may not play the ball or make contact with the goalkeeper while he is in the crease. Once a goalkeeper leaves the crease, he loses these privileges. A goalkeeper's equipment differs from other players'. Instead of shoulder pads and elbow pads, the goalkeeper wears a chest protector. He also wears special "goalie gloves" that have extra padding on

424-503: A tie generally consists of multiple overtime periods of 5 minutes (4 in NCAA play, 10 in [MLL/PLL]) in which whoever scores a goal is awarded a sudden victory . A quicker variant of the sudden victory is the Braveheart method in which each team sends out one player and one goalie; it is then sudden victory. International lacrosse plays two straight 5-minute overtime periods, and then applies

530-414: A "poke check", where a defenseman thrusts his crosse at the top hand or crosse of the opponent in possession of the ball (similar to a billiards shot), or a "slap check", where a player applies a short, two-handed slap to the hand or crosse of the opponent in possession of the ball. A "body check" is allowed as long as the ball is in possession or a loose ball is within five yards of the opposing player and

636-427: A face-off, there are six players (without considering goalkeepers) in each of the areas defined by the restraining lines. Three midfielders from each team occupy the midfield area, while three attackmen and three of the opposing team's defensemen occupy each offensive area. These players must stay in these areas until possession is earned by a midfielder or the ball crosses either restraining line. Wing areas are marked on

742-406: A lacrosse stick measuring 40 to 42 inches (1.0–1.1 m) long (a "short crosse"), or 52 to 72 inches (1.3–1.8 m) long (a "long crosse"). In most modern circles the word crosse has been replaced by "stick" and the terms "short stick" and "long stick" or "pole" are used. On each team up to four players at a time may use a long crosse: the three defensemen and one midfielder. The crosse

848-405: A loose net strung into it that allows the player to hold the lacrosse ball . In addition to the lacrosse stick, players are required to wear a certain amount of protective equipment. Defensively the object is to keep the opposing team from scoring and to dispossess them of the ball through the use of stick checking and body contact. The rules limit the number of players in each part of the field. It

954-555: A loss of possession. Occasionally a longer penalty may be assessed for more severe infractions. Players penalised for 6 personal fouls must sit out the game. The penalised team is said to be playing man down defense while the other team is on the man up , or playing "extra man offence." During a typical game, each team will have three to five extra man offence opportunities. Personal fouls (PF) include slashing, tripping, illegal body checking, cross checking, unsportsmanlike conduct , unnecessary roughness, and equipment violations. While

1060-409: A player being suspended from the game, a substitute player must serve the offender's penalty time. Technical fouls include holding, interference, pushing, illegal offensive screening (usually referred to as a "moving pick"), "warding off", stalling, and off-sides. A screen, as employed in basketball strategy, is a blocking move by an offensive player, by standing beside or behind a defender, to free

1166-404: A practice known as "on the fly" substitution. The rules state that substitution must occur within the designated exchange area in front of the players' bench. Teams frequently rotate the midfielder specialists off and on the field depending on the ball possession. Some teams have a designated face-off midfielder , referred to as a "fogo" midfielder (an acronym for "face-off and get-off"), who takes

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1272-407: A stick-check (where a player makes contact with the opposition player's stick in order to knock the ball loose) is legal, a slashing violation is called when a player viciously makes contact with an opposing player or his stick. An illegal body check penalty is called for any contact where the ball is further than 5 yards (4.6 m) for high school and 3 yards (2.7 m) for youth from the contact,

1378-451: A teammate to shoot, or receive a pass; as in basketball players must remain stationary when screening. Warding off occurs when an offensive player uses his free hand to control the stick of an opposing player. Offside has a unique implementation in field lacrosse. Instituted with rule changes in 1921, it limits the number of players that are allowed on either side of the midfield line. Offside occurs when there are fewer than three players on

1484-625: A three-game exhibition between a Canadian All-star team and the United States. The United States was represented by Johns Hopkins Blue Jays lacrosse in both the 1928 and 1932 Olympics. In order to qualify, the Blue Jays won tournaments in the Olympic years to represent the United States. The 1948 games featured an exhibition by an "All-England" team organized by the English Lacrosse Union and

1590-408: A time. One midfielder per team may use a long crosse, and in this case is referred to as a "long-stick midfielder." Long-stick midfielders are normally used for defensive possessions and face-offs but can participate in offense as long as they are not subbed off. Over time, the midfield position has developed into a position of specialties. During play, teams may substitute players in and out freely,

1696-517: A title game record crowd of 48,970 fans at Gillette Stadium. The 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship weekend held at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland , was played in front of a total crowd of 123,225 fans for the three-day event. The current attendance record for a regular season lacrosse-only event was set by the 2009 Big City Classic , a triple-header at Giants Stadium which drew 22,308 spectators. The Denver Outlaws hold

1802-480: A touring model and plays at a different location each weekend. Prior to the 2023 PLL season it was announced that the PLL would be assigning home cities to teams while still utilizing the touring model. Each team will host one weekend where they play a doubleheader. The remaining two weekends will be played at a neutral site. The PLL postseason consists of a 7-team single elimination tournament. Only one team does not qualify for

1908-478: Is $ 25,000, this leaves around $ 100,000 to be allocated by each team over the minimum. The average PLL salary has been estimated at $ 28,000, although the league itself does not release the number. All players selected in the PLL college draft are given three-year contracts, all but the top-four selections are given $ 25,000. The first overall pick receives $ 30,000, second overall receives $ 28,500, third overall receives $ 27,500, and fourth overall receives $ 26,000. Prior to

2014-627: Is 32-seconds from possessions gained off of face-offs and offensive rebounds. World Lacrosse is the international governing body of lacrosse and it oversees field, women's and box lacrosse competitions. In 2008, the International Lacrosse Federation and the International Federation of Women's Lacrosse Associations merged to form the Federation of International Lacrosse. The former International Lacrosse Federation

2120-413: Is made up of the head and the shaft (or handle). The head is roughly triangular in shape and is loosely strung with mesh or leathers and nylon strings to form a "pocket" that allows the ball to be caught, carried, and thrown. In field lacrosse, the pocket of the crosse is illegal if the top of the ball, when placed in the head of the stick, is below the bottom of the stick's sidewall. The maximum width of

2226-621: Is overseen by the European Lacrosse Federation . Lacrosse was brought to Australia in 1876. The country sponsors various competitions among its states and territories that culminate in the annual Senior Lacrosse Championship tournament. In 1985, the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) was established, with twelve universities in the Ontario and Quebec provinces competing in

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2332-685: Is sometimes referred to as the "fastest sport on two feet". Lacrosse is governed internationally by the 62-member World Lacrosse , which sponsors the World Lacrosse Championships once every four years. Field lacrosse is played professionally in North America by the Premier Lacrosse League . It is also played on a high amateur level by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States,

2438-399: Is to resolve minor conflicts between tribes that were not worth going to war for, thus the name "little brother of war". These games could last several days and as many as 100 to 1,000 men from opposing villages or tribes played on open plains, between goals ranging from 500 yards (460 m) to several miles apart. The first Europeans to observe it were French Jesuit missionaries in

2544-649: The 2021 season . The Cannons were the only MLL club to survive the MLL–PLL merger , though the Outlaws, originally founded as the Chrome Lacrosse Club, adopted the identity of the MLL's Denver Outlaws . The Maryland Whipsnakes are the most successful franchise, having won two championships and finished runners-up once. The Archers, Chaos and Waterdogs have each won one championship. The Redwoods finished runners-up once, while neither

2650-473: The 2028 Summer Olympics . In August 2022, It was announced that nine sports had made the shortlist to be included in the games, among them lacrosse, with presentations expected to be made later that month. In October 2023, the LA28 Organizing Committee announced that it had recommended lacrosse as one of five sports that may be added to the program for the 2028 Summer Olympics. On October 16, 2023

2756-799: The Athletic Brewing Company , VukGripz, Cash App , and Charlotte's Web have sponsored the league. On December 12, 2022, the PLL announced a new mini event, the 2023 Championship Series , which took place in late February 2023 at The St. James indoor stadium in Springfield, Virginia . The 2023 Championship Series featured the top four teams from the 2022 season. Those being: Whipsnakes LC , Chrome LC , Archers LC , and Atlas LC . They played with 12-man rosters (10 position players and 2 goalies) using modified lacrosse sixes rules. Each team played three round-robin games from Wednesday, February 22 through Friday, February 24 to determine seeding for

2862-693: The Boston Cannons , Maryland Whipsnakes , New York Atlas and Philadelphia Waterdogs , while the Western Conference consists of the California Redwoods , Carolina Chaos , Denver Outlaws and Utah Archers . Six of the current teams have competed in the league continuously since the inaugural 2019 season . The Waterdogs were admitted as an expansion team in the 2020 season , while the Cannons moved from Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and began play in

2968-666: The Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association and the Maritime University Field Lacrosse League in Canada, and the Australian Senior Lacrosse Championship series in Australia. Lacrosse is a traditional Native American game. According to Native American beliefs, playing lacrosse is a spiritual act used for healing and giving thanks to the "Creator". Another reason to play the game

3074-639: The Denver Outlaws the same day. Law was drafted out of the University of Denver to the Outlaws and played 6 seasons with them in the MLL . The Whipsnakes released their 2023 leading scorer, Attackman Will Manny to the player pool as a part of their final round of training camp cuts on May 30. Manny went unsigned through the All-Star break until the Boston Cannons signed him from the player pool on July 15. Manny

3180-628: The European Lacrosse Championships , sponsored by the twenty-one member European Lacrosse Federation , and the eight team Asian Pacific Lacrosse Tournament . Men's field lacrosse was played at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama using the "Sixes" ruleset. Qualification for the tournament was based on the nations placement at the 2018 World Lacrosse Championship . Initially, the Iroquois Nationals were not included in

3286-540: The Maryland Whipsnakes and Chrome Lacrosse Club . The Whipsnakes changed their colors from red and green to red, black, and yellow to better match the Maryland Flag . The Chrome rebranded as the Denver Outlaws , sharing a name with Denver’s former MLL team. Home City Location Map New League Structure Alongside the addition of geographical teams, the PLL added conferences and a new playoff bracket for

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3392-576: The Maryland Whipsnakes traded midfielder Jackson Morrill to the Utah Archers for a 2025 3rd-round pick. Morrill was traded to from the Chrome to the Whipsnakes in 2023 where he played 4 games, notching 2 goals and 8 assists. This trade came at the trade deadline, Morrill was not activated for week 11. 3 rule changes came into effect for the 2024 season. The Premier Lacrosse League's 2024 training camp

3498-703: The NCAA Lacrosse season or the National Lacrosse League regular season. Paul Rabil first hinted at expansion in a post game interview after the 2019 Championship game and on January 1, 2020, the Premier Lacrosse League announced the Waterdogs Lacrosse Club 's admission into the league. An expansion draft took place on February 12 and an entry draft occurred on March 16 to build the new roster with veteran players. On December 16, 2020, it

3604-792: The St. Lawrence Valley in the 1630s. The name "lacrosse" comes from their reports, which described the players' sticks as like a bishop's crosier — la crosse in French. The Native American tribes used various names: in the Onondaga language it was called dehuntshigwa'es ("they bump hips" or "men hit a rounded object"); da-nah-wah'uwsdi ("little war") to the Eastern Cherokee ; in Mohawk , tewaarathon ("little brother of war"); and baggataway in Ojibwe . Variations in

3710-452: The 140 players are 86 All-Americans, 25 members of the U.S. national team , and 10 former Tewaaraton Award winners. By December the league had signed 17 additional players. For the League's inaugural season, the PLL had the 6 founding teams draft a player in each of the 4 rounds. For the first round there was a random draw and the reverse the order every round. Archers had the first draft pick in

3816-525: The 2024 season. In the new Eastern and Western Conference system, the top team from each conference will receive a first-round bye to the semifinals. The next best 4 teams, regardless of conference, will receive the final playoff spots, and subsequently the worst two teams, regardless of conference, will be eliminated from the playoffs. Notable Retirements Other Retirements Free Agency Free Agency occurred from March 4 to May 10. Eligible players were any player with an expired contract or any player who

3922-533: The Atlas, Cannons or Outlaws have yet appeared in a PLL Championship game. A college draft is held prior to the season each year, in addition to expansion drafts when necessary. The college draft order is determined via regular season standings with the team that was in last place the previous season receiving the number one overall pick. As of 2023, each PLL team has a salary cap of $ 735,000 which they must allocate at least 98% of each year, The minimum salary for each player

4028-667: The IOC approved lacrosse to be included in the 2028 Olympics. The competition will take place in the lacrosse sixes format. The World Lacrosse Championship began as a four-team invitational tournament in 1967 sanctioned by the International Lacrosse Federation . The 2006 World Lacrosse Championship featured a record twenty-one competing nations. The 2010 World Lacrosse Championship took place in Manchester, England . Only United States, Canada, and Australia have finished in

4134-641: The Olympics was a medal-earning sport in the 1904 Summer Olympics and the 1908 Summer Olympics . In 1904, three teams competed in the games held in Saint Louis, Missouri . Two Canadian teams, the Winnipeg Shamrocks and a team of Mohawk people from the Iroquois Confederacy , and an American team represented by the local St. Louis A.A.A. lacrosse club participated, and the Winnipeg Shamrocks captured

4240-522: The PLL as the sole men's pro field lacrosse league in North America. The PLL has a variety of rule differences compared to field lacrosse. Like the MLL, the PLL also has two-point goals for goals scored outside of a certain perimeter. The field of play is shorter by 10 yards in the PLL. The distance between the goal line and the end line remain the same. The PLL also has a 52-second shot clock on possessions gained from defensive stops and other turnovers. The shot clock

4346-406: The PLL season, players are given the opportunity to opt out of their current contract if they were on the active roster (21-man roster) for less than 30% of games the previous season. If that player does not sign with another club by the end of the free agency period, they return to their original team. If a player has not appeared on a team's 21-man active roster for three consecutive weeks the player

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4452-453: The Raine Group and Joseph Tsai . In September 2018, Bloomberg reported that Paul Rabil would be launching a new professional lacrosse league. The PLL would be a direct competitor to the more established Major League Lacrosse . The new league will provide professional lacrosse players with salaries, health care, and league equity. By October 2018, 140 players had been signed by the PLL. Of

4558-499: The approved Series D round of funding for the league which was being led by return investor The Chernin Group (TCG) . Other investors include Blue Pool Capitol, Brett Jefferson, WWE , 35V, Kevin Durant , Rich Klieman , Wheelhouse Entertainment, and Pomp Investments. On May 25, 2023 it was announced that the PLL would be assigning home cities to teams beginning with the 2024 season. Voting for

4664-489: The assists record with 28. The Utah Archers were crowned champions on September 15th, beating the Whipsnakes 12-8, securing back-to-back championships for the first time since the Whipsnakes in 2019-2020. On May 25, 2023 the PLL announced that the 8 teams will be assigned home cities for the 2024 season. The PLL's tour-based model would still be used with every team playing in one city every weekend (excluding byes), but

4770-414: The attention and viewership of casual fans. Rabil mentioned Phase 3 could become traditional home-and-away schedule like MLL , and the PLL owning venues in each of these markets. The PLL regular season consists of 10-weekends where games are played. Halfway through the season there is an all-star break where the exhibition all-star game is played as well as other all-star skills challenges. The PLL utilizes

4876-457: The ball and chooses to run up the field and try to score or pass, by doing this they will need to cross the midfield line and signal one midfielder to stay back. A defenseman carries a long crosse which provides an advantage in reach for intercepting passes and checking. Tactics used by defensemen include body positioning and checking. Checking is attempting to dispossess the opposition of the ball through body or stick contact. A check may include

4982-415: The beginning of the season the PLL hosts a "training-camp" where each team begins with a 30-man roster. By the end of training camp each team is required to have a 25-man roster. Training camp consists of individual and multi-team practices, as well as scrimmages between the teams. The first free agency period for the PLL took place prior to the 2023 PLL season from March 6, 2023 to April 1, 2023. Following

5088-528: The check is from behind, above the shoulders or below the knees, or was avoidable after the player has released the ball. Cross checking, where a player uses the shaft of his stick to push the opposition player off balance, is illegal in field lacrosse. Both unsportsmanlike conduct and unnecessary roughness are subject to the officiating crew's discretion, while equipment violations are governed strictly by regulations. Any deliberate intent to injure opponents risks immediate disqualification. For penalties resulting in

5194-489: The collegiate lacrosse team from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute representing the United States. This exhibition ended in a 5–5 tie. There have been obstacles to reestablishing lacrosse as an Olympic sport . One hurdle was resolved in 2008, when the international governing bodies for men's and women's lacrosse merged to form the Federation of International Lacrosse, which was later renamed World Lacrosse. Another obstacle has been insufficient international participation. In

5300-443: The contact is made to the front or side of the torso of the opposing player. Defensemen preferably remain in a position relative to their offensive counterpart known as "topside", which generally means a stick and body position that forces a ball carrier to go another direction, usually away from the goal. Midfielders contribute offensively and defensively and may roam the entire playing area. Each team fields three midfielders at

5406-490: The cost of a player's equipment: a uniform, helmet, shoulder pads, hand protection, and lacrosse sticks. Many players have at least two lacrosse sticks prepared for use in any contest. Traditionally players used sticks made by Native American craftsman. These were expensive and, at times, difficult to find. The introduction of the plastic heads in the 1970s gave players an alternative to the wooden stick, and their mass production has led to greater accessibility and expansion of

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5512-475: The crease will result in the opposite team being given possession just outside the restraining box. Once the ball crosses the midfield line, a team has 10 seconds to move the ball into the offensive area designated by the restraining box or forfeit possession to their opponents. The term used to define moving the ball from the defensive to offensive area is to "clear" the ball. Offensive players are responsible for "riding" opponents, in other words attempting to deny

5618-401: The field on the midfield line 10 yards (9.1 m) from each sideline. This line indicates where the two nonface-off midfielders per team lineup during a face-off situation. These players may position themselves on either side of the midfield line. During a face-off, two players lay their sticks horizontally next to the ball, head of the stick inches from the ball and the butt-end pointing down

5724-441: The field per team was reduced from twelve to ten, rules about protective equipment were established, and the field was shortened. A standard lacrosse field is 110 yards (100 m) in length from each endline, and 60 yards (55 m) in width from the sidelines. Field lacrosse goals are centered between each sideline, positioned 15 yards (14 m) from each endline and 80 yards (73 m) apart from one another. Positioning

5830-404: The field. A field lacrosse player's equipment includes a lacrosse stick , and protective equipment, including a lacrosse helmet with face mask, lacrosse gloves , and arm and shoulder pads. Players are also required to wear mouthguards and athletic supporter with cup pocket and protective cup . However, field players in the PLL are not required to wear shoulder pads. Each player carries

5936-414: The finalists began on June 3, 2023, and the 26 finalists were announced during the 2023 PLL All-Star game. The finalists were selected through a mix of fan-voting, customer data, ticketing performance, and venue availability. The PLL also announced that they would not be moving away from the touring model. Teams will continue to play on ten regular season weekends, two of which will be played at neutral sites,

6042-404: The first written rules for the game, Lacrosse: The National Game of Canada . The book specified field layout, lacrosse ball dimensions, lacrosse stick length, number of players, and number of goals required to determine the match winner. The rules presented below are for the men's game, which differs significantly from women's lacrosse . Field lacrosse involves two teams, each competing to shoot

6148-633: The game were not limited to the name. In the Great Lakes region, players used an entirely wooden stick, while the Iroquois stick was longer and was laced with string, and the Southeastern tribes played with two shorter sticks, one in each hand. In 1867, Montreal Lacrosse Club member William George Beers codified the modern game. He established the Canadian Lacrosse Association and created

6254-412: The goals well within the endlines allows play to occur behind them. The goal is 6 feet (1.8 m) wide by 6 feet (1.8 m) tall, with nets attached in a pyramid shape. Surrounding each goal is a circular area known as the "crease," measuring 18 feet (5.5 m) in diameter . If a player enters the "crease" while shooting toward the goal, the referee will call a foul and the ball gets turned over to

6360-504: The gold medal. The 1908 games held in London, England , featured only two teams, representing Canada and Great Britain. The Canadians again won the gold medal in a single championship match by a score of 14–10. In the 1928 Summer Olympics , 1932 Summer Olympics , and the 1948 Summer Olympics , lacrosse was a demonstration sport . The 1928 Olympics featured three teams: the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. The 1932 games featured

6466-444: The head at its widest point must be between 6 and 10 inches (15–25 cm). From 1.25 inches up from the bottom of the head, the distance between the sidewalls of the crosse must be at least 3 inches. Most modern sticks have a tubular metal shaft, usually made of aluminum, titanium, or alloys, while the head is made of hard plastic. Metal shafts must have a plastic or rubber cap at the end. The sport's growth has been hindered by

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6572-433: The home team would play a weekend double-header in the new scheduling system. This move was explained by PLL co-founder and CEO, Mike Rabil in their announcement, “When we looked at our growth over the last five years, matched by our goals, objectives and expansion, tying our teams to home cities was a natural next step for the business." Starting on June 3, PLL fans were able to vote on which cities should receive teams, but

6678-536: The host during gameday broadcasts, while commentary was provided by Ryan Boyle and Brendan Burke . NBCUniversal's broadcasts made use of skycams , shot speed sensors provided by SMT , and microphones that facilitated conversations between players and the commentary team during matches. From 2022 to 2025, the league is broadcast by The Walt Disney Company , with select games airing on their ABC , ESPN , and ESPN2 television networks, and all games streaming on ESPN+ . Champion manufactures jerseys and footwear for

6784-550: The intercollegiate league. The league plays its season during the autumn. Unlike the NCAA, the CUFLA allows players that are professional box lacrosse players in the National Lacrosse League to participate, stating that "although stick skills are identical, the game play and rules are different". In 2005, a second Canadian University field lacrosse league, the Maritime University Field Lacrosse League (MUFLL)

6890-443: The league conformed to traditional field lacrosse rules and allowed a fourth long crosse. In 2018, the Premier Lacrosse League launched with 140 players leaving the MLL to form a league with higher media exposure, salaries, healthcare, licensing access, and other benefits. These 140 players consisted of 86 All-Americans, 25 members of the U.S. national team, and 10 former Tewaaraton Award winners. Both leagues merged in 2021, leaving

6996-495: The league would also be considering previous pro-lacrosse ticket success, fan engagement, venues, and TV ratings. Home cities and team identities were announced on SportsCenter on November 14, 2023. The eight teams would be the Boston Cannons , California Redwoods , Carolina Chaos , Denver Outlaws , Maryland Whipsnakes , New York Atlas , Philadelphia Waterdogs , and Utah Archers . All eight teams were rebranded with new logos, fonts, and jerseys. However, major changes came to

7102-541: The league's teams, while Cascade Lacrosse provides helmets and STX provides additional equipment. The league's primary ticket outlet is Ticketmaster , who also hold the league's naming rights as the Premier Lacrosse League Powered by Ticketmaster . Vail Health’s Howard Head Sports Medicine provides physical therapy services to athletes, while The Steadman Clinic provides healthcare and orthopedic services. In addition, Gatorade , Progressive ,

7208-494: The majority of face-offs and is quickly substituted after the face-off. Some teams also designate midfielders as "offensive midfielders" or "defensive midfielders" depending on their strengths and weaknesses. Each team fields three attackmen at a time, and these players generally remain on the offensive half of the field. An attackman uses a short crosse. Duration of games depends upon the level of play. In international competition, college lacrosse , and Major League Lacrosse ,

7314-399: The midfield line. Once the official blows the whistle to start play, the face-off midfielders scrap for the ball to earn possession and the other midfielders advance to play the ball. If possession is won by the face-off player, he may move the ball himself or pass to a teammate. The rules also require that substitution areas, a penalty box, coaches area, and team bench areas be designated on

7420-455: The nearer restraining line, creating the "restraining box." If an official deems that a team is "stalling," that is not moving with offensive purpose while controlling the ball, the possessing team must keep the ball within the offensive restraining box to avoid a loss-of-possession penalty. Field markings dictate player positioning during a face-off . A face-off is how play is started at the beginning of each period and after each goal. During

7526-407: The newly formed league, taking Pat Spencer making him the first player ever drafted in the PLL. As opposed to tying teams to a specific market, the league's first season toured 12 different "major market cities". The season included 14 weeks, comprising 10 regular-season weekends, 1 all-star weekend, and 3 playoff weekends, running from June 1 through September 21, assuring there was no overlap with

7632-435: The offending player is sent to the penalty box and his team has to play without him and with one fewer player for a short amount of time. Penalties are classified as either personal fouls or technical fouls. Personal fouls are of a more serious nature and are generally penalised with a 1-minute suspension. Technical fouls are violations of the rules that are not as serious as personal fouls, and are penalised for 30 seconds or

7738-414: The offensive end. Players are required to wear some protective equipment, and must carry a lacrosse stick (or crosse) that meets specifications. Rules dictate the length of the game, boundaries, and allowable activity. Penalties are assessed by officials for any transgression of the rules. The game has undergone significant changes since Beers' original codification. In the 1930s, the number of players on

7844-409: The offensive side of the midfield line or when there are fewer than four players on the defensive half of the midfield line (note: if players are exiting through the special-substitution area, it is not to be determined an offside violation). A technical foul requires that the defenseman who fouled a player on the opposing team be placed in the penalty box for 30 seconds. As with a personal foul, until

7950-420: The opposition a free "clear" of the ball over the midfield line. If a ball travels outside of the playing area, play is restarted by possession being awarded to the opponents of the team which last touched the ball, unless the ball goes out of bounds due to a shot or a deflected shot. In that case, possession is awarded to the player that is closest to the ball when it leaves the playing area. For most fouls,

8056-419: The other eight of which will be hosted by one of the teams. On the weekend a team hosts, they will play a doubleheader. On November 14, the home cities were announced for each of the 8 teams; Chrome Lacrosse Club was replaced by the Denver Outlaws . Rabil envisions the league's decision to affiliate teams with geographic areas as the 2nd of three potential phases in the PLL's expansion as it continues to capture

8162-446: The other team. A pair of lines, 20 yards (18 m) from both the midfield line and each goal line, divides the field into three sections. From each team's point of view, the one nearest its own goal is its defensive area, then the midfield area, followed by the attack or offensive area. These trisecting lines are called "restraining lines." A right angle line is marked 10 yards (9.1 m) from each sideline connecting each endline to

8268-756: The past, in order to be considered as an Olympic sport the game had to be played on four continents, and with at least a total of 75 countries participating. According to one US Lacrosse representative in 2004, "it’ll take 15-20 years for us to get there." For the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia and 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia , efforts were made to include lacrosse as an exhibition sport, but these failed. However, nowadays numeric criteria about widely practiced sports have been abolished. The International Olympic Committee granted provisional status to World Lacrosse in 2018 and Lacrosse may be included in

8374-424: The penalty time expires, no replacement for the player is allowed and the team must play one man short. The player (or a replacement) is allowed to reenter the game once the time in the penalty box is over and the team is thus once again at full strength. College lacrosse , a spring sport in the United States, saw its earliest program established by New York University in 1877. The first intercollegiate tournament

8480-456: The postseason. The top-seed receives a bye into the semifinals. All three quarterfinals games are played on the same day at the same location. The same is true for the semifinals. The PLL has a variety of major rule differences compared to traditional field lacrosse: As of the 2024 season , eight clubs with rosters of 25 players each compete in the Premier Lacrosse League, divided equally into two conferences . The Eastern Conference consists of

8586-623: The professional field lacrosse single-game attendance record by playing July 4, 2015 in front of 31,644 fans. At the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles , California , over 145,000 spectators watched the three-game series between the United States and Canada, including 75,000 people who witnessed the first game of the series while in attendance to watch the final of the marathon . [REDACTED] Works related to Lacrosse: The National Game of Canada at Wikisource 2024 Premier Lacrosse League season The 2024 Premier Lacrosse League Season

8692-663: The property of the NBA, meaning its owners." By contrast, the PLL open-sources its highlights, allowing players to freely use them to build their own personal brands. Additionally, PLL operates a full-time studio that produces other player-centered content. The Premier Lacrosse League was broadcast by NBCUniversal between 2019 and 2021, with select matches, including the All-Star Game and playoffs, airing on their NBC and NBCSN television networks. All matches were streamed on NBC Sports Gold , and later Peacock . Paul Burmeister served as

8798-469: The qualified teams, however, they were determined to be eligible for the tournament, and Ireland voluntarily withdrew from the tournament to allow them to participate. Canada won gold, the U.S. took silver, and Japan defeated Great Britain for the bronze medal. Lacrosse attendance has grown with the sport's popularity. The 2008 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship was won by Syracuse University , beating Johns Hopkins University 13–10, in front of

8904-559: The season was then restructured to have every game take place at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah . The PLL will be assigning home cities to teams beginning with the 2024 season. On February 15, 2022, the Premier Lacrosse League announced the inaugural class of the Professional Lacrosse Hall of Fame . In order to be eligible for selection, a player must: Up until the creation of the Professional Lacrosse Hall of Fame there

9010-638: The semifinals on Saturday, February 25. The winners advanced to the PLL Championship Series game on Sunday, February 26. The games were broadcast on ESPN2 and streaming on ESPN+ with the Championship game on ESPNU . The PLL Championship Series champions were Chrome LC who defeated the Atlas LC in the final 24–23. Atlas midfielder Romar Dennis won the Golden Stick Award. In November 2023, it

9116-441: The sport. The goalkeeper's responsibility is to prevent the opposition from scoring by directly defending the 6-foot-wide (1.8 m) by 6-foot-tall (1.8 m) goal. A goalkeeper needs to stop shots that are capable of reaching over 100 miles per hour (160 km/h), and is responsible for directing the team's defense. Goalkeepers have special privileges when they are in the crease, a circular area surrounding each goal with

9222-554: The start of the draft (i.e. P re- D raft), while (D) denotes trades that took place during the 2024 draft. Midfield Veteran Attackman and 6-year member of the New York Atlas , Eric Law was released by the Atlas on July 9. He spent the first half of the season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list but was removed from the PUP list the day prior. Law was signed from the player pool by

9328-409: The sudden victory rule if the score is still tied. Teams must advance the ball or be subjected to loss of possession. Once a team gains possession of the ball in their defensive area, they must move the ball over the midfield line within 20 seconds. If the goalkeeper has possession of the ball in the crease he must pass the ball or vacate the area within four seconds. Failure by the goalkeeper to leave

9434-403: The summer. The MLL modified its rules from the established field lacrosse rules of international, college, and high school programs. To increase scoring, the league employed a sixty-second shot clock , a two-point goal for shots taken outside a designated perimeter, and reduced the number of long sticks to three rather than the traditional four. Prior to the 2009 MLL season , after eight seasons,

9540-517: The team (or teams) with the best record until the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) instituted a playoff system in 1971. The NCAA sponsored its premier Men's Lacrosse Championship with the 1971 tournament where Cornell University defeated University of Maryland in the final. In addition to the three divisions in the NCAA, college lacrosse in the United States is played by non- varsity Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association and National College Lacrosse League club teams. Lacrosse

9646-415: The thumb to protect from shots. The head of a goalkeeper's crosse may measure up to 15 inches (38 cm) wide, significantly larger than field players'. A defenseman is a player position whose responsibility is to assist the goalkeeper in preventing the opposing team from scoring. Each team fields three defensemen. These players generally remain on the defensive half of the field. Unless a defenseman gets

9752-746: The top two places of this tournament. Since 1990, the Iroquois Nationals , a team consisting of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy members, have competed in international competition. This team is the only Native American team sanctioned to compete in any men's sport internationally. The Federation of International Lacrosse also sanctions the Under-19 World Lacrosse Championships . The 2008 Under-19 World Lacrosse Championships included twelve countries, with three first-time participants: Bermuda, Finland, and Scotland. Other regional international competitions are played including

9858-412: The total playing time is 60 minutes, composed of four 15-minute quarters, plus a 15-minute intermission at halftime. High school games typically consist of four 12-minute quarters but can be played in 30-minute halves, while youth leagues may have shorter games. The clock typically stops during all dead ball situations such as between goals or if the ball goes out of bounds. The method of breaking

9964-640: Was activated from the Unavailable-to-travel list and debuted on June 28 against the New York Atlas . On August 6th, the Philadelphia Waterdogs traded midfielder Ryan Conrad to the Maryland Whipsnakes for a 2025 2nd-round pick. Conrad spent 5 seasons with the Waterdogs and played in 7 games in 2024, scoring 5 goals and 1 assist. This trade came after the Waterdogs were the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention. On August 13th,

10070-557: Was announced that the PLL and MLL had merged under the banner of the PLL. The PLL would add the Boston Cannons for the 2021 season, rebranded as the Cannons Lacrosse Club , to bring the total PLL teams to eight. Small tweaks to the former Boston Cannons branding resulted in a PLL crest and logo reveal on January 12, 2021. In July 2022, Ticketmaster tracked a 38% growth in tickets purchased and attendance. The PLL also announced

10176-452: Was announced that the PLL would host another championship series in February 2024 also at The St. James indoor stadium in Springfield, Virginia . Field lacrosse The object of the game is to use a lacrosse stick , or crosse, to catch, carry, and pass a solid rubber ball in an effort to score by shooting the ball into the opponent's goal. The triangular head of the lacrosse stick has

10282-504: Was drafted 14th Overall by the Cannons in the 2013 MLL Draft and played 5 seasons for the team, making this the second homecoming for a PLL player to his former MLL team in the 2024 season. On June 12, the California Redwoods traded Saint Joseph's rookie, Levi Anderson, to the Maryland Whipsnakes for a 2025 4th-round pick. Anderson was the Redwoods' 3rd round pick in the 2024 draft. He

10388-461: Was eligible to play, the player may be claimed by any team. When a player is released by their club, they enter the player pool; other teams will have one week to claim the player before the player enters free agency. Timeline From 2019 to 2024, the league used a touring model only spending a week in each city. In 2020, the entire original schedule was scrapped due to the COVID-19 Pandemic ,

10494-528: Was first witnessed in England, Scotland, Ireland and France in 1867 when a team of Native Americans and Canadians traveled to Europe to showcase the sport. The year after, the English Lacrosse Association was established. In 1876, Queen Victoria attended an exhibition game and was impressed, saying, "The game is very pretty to watch." Throughout Europe, lacrosse is played by numerous club teams and

10600-688: Was founded in 1974 to promote and develop the game of men's lacrosse throughout the world. In May 2019, FIL changed its name to World Lacrosse. World Lacrosse sponsors the World Lacrosse Championship and Under-19 World Lacrosse Championships which are played under field lacrosse rules. It also oversees the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship played under box lacrosse rules, and the Women's Lacrosse World Cup and an under-19 championship under women's lacrosse rules. Lacrosse at

10706-532: Was founded, with six universities in the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia provinces. Professional field lacrosse made its first appearance in 1988 with the formation of the American Lacrosse League , which folded after five weeks of play. In 2001, professional field lacrosse resurfaced with the inception of Major League Lacrosse (MLL), whose teams, based in the United States and Canada, play during

10812-552: Was held from May 24, 2024 to May 31, 2024 in Albany, New York at Tom and Mary Casey Stadium at The University of Albany . Teams began camp with a 30-man roster that was finalized on May 23. Teams were required to finalize their 25-man rosters on May 29. Training camp consists of individual and multi-team practices, as well as scrimmages between the teams. (All-Star Game) (Quarterfinals) (Semifinals) (Championship) The addition of home cities and conferences brought slight changes to

10918-399: Was held in 1881 featuring four teams: New York University, Princeton University , Columbia University , and Harvard University . This tournament was won by Harvard. The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) was created in 1885, and awarded the inaugural Wingate Memorial Trophy to the University of Maryland as national champions in 1936. The award was presented to

11024-517: Was no Hall of Fame for exclusively professional field lacrosse players. In February, 2023 Ryan Boyle was announced as the first member of the 2023 class. The remainder of the 2023 class was announced on March 23, 2023. The league's media model radically differs from that of most North American professional sports leagues . A 2018 Sports Illustrated story on the then-prospective league pointed out that LeBron James ' Instagram account "features virtually no clips of him playing basketball—those are

11130-430: Was not on an active roster for 30% of the clubs' games. The college draft took place on May 7 at 7 pm (ET) and was broadcast on ESPNU and ESPN+ . The newest PLL team, the Denver Outlaws made the most selections with 5, including the number one overall pick, Duke Attackman Brennan O'Neill . The Boston Cannons made the fewest selections with 3. In the explanations below, (PD) indicates trades completed prior to

11236-417: Was the 6th season of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). The regular season began on June 3 and ran through August 17th. The playoffs ran from September 2 through September 15. This is the first season where PLL teams were assigned to home cities. The Atlas went 7-3 and earned the #1 seed on the back of Jeff Teat shattering the single-season points record with 64– the previous record being 44, and breaking

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