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ANALYSIS Dan Aburn January 17th, 2019 9:00am

2019 Face-Off Yearbook: Top Specialist Units

(Inside Lacrosse Photo: Dave Anderson)Inside Lacrosse presents its 2019 Top Specialist Units, as published in the Face-Off Yearbook. Order a Face-Off Yearbook here; they will sell out soon. 5. LoyolaFO: Bailey SavioSSDM: Matt HigginsLSM: Ryan McNultyThe Greyhounds should be strong...

ANALYSIS Dan Aburn January 16th, 2019 9:45am

2019 Face-Off Yearbook: Top Midfield Units

(Inside Lacrosse Photo: Casey Vock)Inside Lacrosse presents its 2019 Top Midfield Units, as published in the Face-Off Yearbook. Order a Face-Off Yearbook here; they will sell out soon. 5. Ohio State Tre LeclaireJack JasinskiJackson ReidOhio State’s midfield looks to be the...

ANALYSIS Dan Aburn January 15th, 2019 10:00am

2019 Face-Off Yearbook: Top Attack Units

(Inside Lacrosse Photo: Jaclyn Borowski)Inside Lacrosse presents its 2019 Top Attack Units, as published in the Face-Off Yearbook. Order a Face-Off Yearbook here; they will sell out soon. 5. Penn StateGrant AmentMac O’KeefeDylan FouldsExpectations will be high for the Penn State...

HIGH SCHOOL Inside Lacrosse Staff November 27th, 2018 12:30pm

High School Scoreboard: Submit Your Schedule Now!

The Inside Lacrosse High School Scoreboard is currently building toward the 2019 spring. As such, we’re hoping you’ll update your team's schedule. Click on the links below, navigate to your school and click the blue "Edit Schedule/Scores" button. You may have to create an Inside Lacrosse...

NEWS Inside Lacrosse Staff January 16th, 2019 6:00pm

Lyle Thompson's Statement Challenges Followers To Spread Awareness

(ILIndoor Archive Photo)In the wake of wide conversation following last weekend's instance of racial insensitivty and abuse during the Georgia Swarm's win over the Philadelphia Wings at the Wells Fargo Center, Lyle Thompson issued an extensive statement Tuesday night, clarifying his thoughts,...

OPINION Inside Lacrosse Staff January 16th, 2019 10:00am

IL Indoor Roundtable: Racism Rears Its Ugly Head in NLL

Comments directed to Lyle Thompson of the Georgia Swarm during last weekend's game in Philadelphia have been the focus of many discussions. (Photo: Paul Sasso)To call the development out of Philadelphia over the weekend disappointing is a massive understatement. During Saturday night’s game...

NEWS Inside Lacrosse Staff January 14th, 2019 6:00pm

Philadelphia Wings Remove In-Arena Announcer Following Inappropriate Comments

(Photo courtesy NLL/Hannah Snyder) The National Lacrosse League franchise Philadelphia Wings announced via Twitter Monday that in-house arena announcer Shawny Hill has been perminently removed from his role with the organization and has been supsended from all in-arena activities at the Wells...

FEATURE Matt Kinnear January 14th, 2019 9:00am

From IL Founder Bob Carpenter: The Braid a Symbol of Strength, Spirituality and Respect

Inside Lacrosse Founder Bob Carpenter has for the following several years become deeply familiar with the sport's Native American roots through video projects he is currently under undertaking. Still a leading voice in the sport, Bob posted on Instagram this weekend in response to the Philadelphia...

NEWS Terry Foy January 13th, 2019 10:45am

Lyle Thompson Calls Out PA's Inappropriate Comments; Wings, NLL Respond

(ILIndoor Archive Photo)After the Georgia Swarm's 13-11 win over the Philadelphia Wings at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday night, Georgia star Lyle Thompson called attention to an inappropriate comment issued by the arena's PA announcer and racist invective from fans in a pair of tweets. I...

From Press Releases January 16th, 2019 1:00pm

Charlotte Hounds Name Joe Cummings Head Coach

(Photo Courtesy of Charlotte Hounds)Charlotte, N. C. — The Charlotte Hounds has named Joe Cummings their new head coach. Cummings becomes the first former player to lead the Hounds and the third head coach in the Hounds’ seven-year history. “After being in the Carolinas for the last six...

NEWS Ty Xanders January 14th, 2019 2:30pm

Notre Dame Attackman Ryder Garnsey to Miss 2019 Season

(Inside Lacrosse Photo: Bobbie Arlotta)Notre Dame senior attackman Ryder Garnsey has been ruled academically ineligible and will miss the 2019 season, according to multiple sources. The news was first reported by College Crosse's Chris Jastrzembski on Monday morning. The university has not...

GEAR Kyle Devitte January 13th, 2019 10:00am

The Top 50 Men's Lacrosse Heads of All Time: 10-1 — The Top 10

Welcome to what is the largest undertaking in the history of IL Gear. We have compiled a list of the Top 50 Heads of All Time. Nos. 50-41: Old SchoolNos. 40-31: Position SpecificNos. 30-21: Pre-X SpecNos. 20-11: Post-X SpecNote, that the list does not say “best” — that’s on...

GEAR Kyle Devitte January 12th, 2019 2:00pm

Sights and Sounds: LaxCon 2019

The US Lacrosse convention is a melting pot of different ideas and concepts mixed with people that love lacrosse. Coaches and referees come to get certified and learn new strategies while the masses come to see the best and brightest new gear before the season starts. In 2019, those masses were met...

NEWS Inside Lacrosse Staff January 11th, 2019 12:30pm

'The Season' Returns to Spotlight Cornell, Florida in 2019

STX and Inside Lacrosse are pleased to announce “The Season 2019,” a five-chapter multi-platform video and digital content series that will spotlight two of the sport’s most interesting programs: the historic Cornell Big Red men’s team, and the hard-charging Florida Gators’ women’s...

FEATURE Matt Kinnear January 11th, 2019 9:00am

Charlie Lockwood on The Famed Syracuse '22'

As part of the groundbreaking "The Season 2018" project with STX and Inside Lacrosse, we sat down with Syracuse's Charlie Lockwood to talk about the legend of the No. 22. For the second straight year, the famed No. 22 will lay dormant at Syracuse, coach John Desko confirmed at the school's recent...

RECRUITING Ty Xanders January 10th, 2019 4:30pm

Recruiting: Pair of Denver Commits, Non-Hotbed Talent Shine at Adrenaline Challenge

(Adrenaline Lacrosse Photo: Anna Scipione) For well over a decade, San Diego's Adrenaline Challenge has been a must stop for Division II, III and MCLA recruiters (it usually falls during DI's dead period) looking to secure talent from West of the Mississippi River. This year's edition saw some of...

PLL Inside Lacrosse Staff January 10th, 2019 1:00pm

Premier Lacrosse League Announces 30 Finalist Cities for 2019 Season

(Image Courtesy of PLL)The Premier Lacrosse League announced 30 finalist cities from which the final 12 venues for the inaugural 2019 season would be drawn from in a video address on YouTube Thursday. The 30 locations were unveiled alphabetically by PLL co-founder Paul Rabil:Albany,...

GEAR Kyle Devitte January 8th, 2019 12:00pm

Review: Maverik's 2019 Rome Line

One of the best parts of my job as the Gear and Lifestyle Editor at Inside Lacrosse is that I get to try out the latest and greatest lacrosse gear. Usually that's relegated to heads and shafts, but this fall Maverik asked me to try out their new Rome line of pads. Needless to say I was, and am,...

ANALYSIS Inside Lacrosse Staff January 7th, 2019 1:00pm

2019 Face-Off Yearbook: ACC Preseason Rankings, All-Conference

(Inside Lacrosse Photo: Jaclyn Borowski)In a league full of parity and without an automatic qualifier, head-to-head results during the regular season become increasingly important. The Blue Devils are coming off of a berth in the national championship and, despite losing Tewaaraton finalist...

ANALYSIS Inside Lacrosse Staff January 7th, 2019 1:10pm

2019 Face-Off Yearbook: SoCon Preseason Rankings, All-Conference

(Inside Lacrosse Photo: Zach Babo)After starting 0-9 in 2017, John Galloway’s first season as head coach, the Dolphins won three of their last four games to qualify for the SoCon Tournament. Last year, they posted a steadier 7-6 regular season campaign, came back from a six-goal deficit to beat...

ILRI PRESENTED BY UNDER ARMOUR Inside Lacrosse Staff November 14th, 2018 4:00pm

Register Now: Summer 2019 IL Invitationals Filling Up

As we wrap up 2018 and look ahead to next year, we want to provide club programs with information about the Inside Lacrosse Invitational powered by Under Armour next summer. Our priorities are that your club has an amazing experience from the branding your program receives through the many...

TRUE Preseason


ANALYSIS Inside Lacrosse Staff January 11th, 2019 11:00am

2019 Face-Off Yearbook: CAA Preseason Rankings, All-Conference

(Inside Lacrosse Photo: Myles Tintle) Inside Lacrosse presents its CAA preseason rankings and all-conference team, as published in the Face-Off Yearbook. Coaches are surveyed for the Face-Off Yearbook all-conference teams, with the IL staff making final decisions. Order a Face-Off Yearbook here;...

The Season


OTHER NEWS Inside Lacrosse Staff June 7th, 2018 5:00pm

Watch The Season 2018 Chapter 10: The Last Ride on ESPNU

The season finale of The Season 2018 is here as our cameras followed Duke's journey to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and then onto Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., for Championship Weekend. Along the way, we meet the voice behind ESPN's lacrosse broadcasts — Anish Shroff — and what makes calling the championship game outside of Boston so special.  Tune into ESPNU Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to watch the debut of Chapter 10: The Last Ride. If you miss it, re-airings are scheduled...

ILWomen


LIFESTYLE IWLCA 'Behind The Whistle' January 16th, 2019 4:00pm

Mupo: 'The Power of Vulnerability'

(Photo: Stanford Athletics)    The Power of Vulnerability By Kara Mupo, Assistant Coach, Stanford University  @StanfordWLax Perception is reality. A common quote my first boss used frequently, now serves as the phrase that has inspired my coaching career indefinitely. While I always knew this...

ILIndoor


OPINION Marty O'Neill January 17th, 2019 1:13pm

Marty O'Neill: Belisle and Duch Provide Positive Media Content for NLL

Mitch Belisle playing for the Georgia Swarm. (Photo: Larry Palumbo) Last Saturday, I was in the “City of Brotherly Love” to attend LaxCon at the Philadelphia Convention Center. As I strolled through the maze of booths I noticed ex NLL player Mitch Belisle working at his Trilogy Lacrosse...

News


NEWS Inside Lacrosse Staff January 14th, 2019 6:00pm

Philadelphia Wings Remove In-Arena Announcer Following Inappropriate Comments

(Photo courtesy NLL/Hannah Snyder)  The National Lacrosse League franchise Philadelphia Wings


NEWS Ty Xanders January 14th, 2019 2:30pm

Notre Dame Attackman Ryder Garnsey to Miss 2019 Season

(Inside Lacrosse Photo: Bobbie Arlotta)Notre Dame senior attackman Ryder Garnsey has been ruled


NEWS Inside Lacrosse Staff January 11th, 2019 12:30pm

'The Season' Returns to Spotlight Cornell, Florida in 2019

STX and Inside Lacrosse are pleased to announce “The Season 2019,” a five-chapter


NEWS Inside Lacrosse Staff December 20th, 2018 9:40am

2019 Face-Off Yearbook: Men's DIII Preseason All-Americans

Inside Lacrosse is proud to unveil the Division III Men's Preseason All-Americans. The list is

Face-Off Yearbook


NEWS Inside Lacrosse Staff December 20th, 2018 9:40am

2019 Face-Off Yearbook: Men's DIII Preseason All-Americans

Inside Lacrosse is proud to unveil the Division III Men's Preseason All-Americans. The list is first published in the Face-Off Yearbook, which is available for purchase here. The Yearbook is expected to sell out. The first team is led by three players from Amherst —Evan Wolf, Dylan Finazzo and Jimmy McAfee. Defending champion Wesleyan is represented on the second team by midfielder Christian Barker, as well as on the third team and with honorable mention selections. First Team A- A.J. ...

Feature


FEATURE Matt Kinnear January 14th, 2019 9:00am

From IL Founder Bob Carpenter: The Braid a Symbol of Strength, Spirituality and Respect

Inside Lacrosse Founder Bob Carpenter has for the following several years become deeply familiar with the sport's Native American roots through video projects he is currently under undertaking. Still a leading voice in the sport, Bob posted on Instagram this weekend in response to the Philadelphia Wings' announcer's unacceptable comments about Lyle Thompson and his braid. In addition to spectacular footage from Bob and Zach Heffner, the message below he posted is meaninfgful: "Over the past...

Podcasts


PODCASTS Matt Kinnear December 18th, 2018 9:30am

New Coach Q&A: Wagner's Bill McCutcheon

(Photo Courtesy Wagner Athletics) Wagner coach Bill McCutcheon is the latest interview in the new coach Q&A series on the Inside Lacrosse Podcasts. McCutcheon took over at Wagner in the middle of fall — a unique and challenging set of circumstances. The former Monmouth assistant has turned that...

Magazine


MAGAZINE Matt Kinnear January 3rd, 2019 12:00pm

The Top 50 Players in NCAA Lacrosse: 50-26

In the November issue of Inside Lacrosse Magazine, the IL staff got together and made a list of the Top 50 players in NCAA lacrosse. Players make up several teams —not just the top few in the country— and were compiled with both men's and women's players mixed together (some consideration for injuries heading into 2019 was part of the ranking).  From established senior leaders, to a stellar class of underclassmen who will replace marquee class of departed players, these men and women make...

Recruiting


RECRUITING Ty Xanders January 10th, 2019 4:30pm

Recruiting: Pair of Denver Commits, Non-Hotbed Talent Shine at Adrenaline Challenge

(Adrenaline Lacrosse Photo: Anna Scipione) For well over a decade, San Diego's Adrenaline Challenge has been a must stop for Division II, III and MCLA recruiters (it usually falls during DI's dead period) looking to secure talent from West of the Mississippi River. This year's edition saw some of...

International


INTERNATIONAL Inside Lacrosse Staff January 3rd, 2019 8:25am

U.S. Men's, U-19 Coaching Staffs Announced

(Inside Lacrosse Photo By Oded Karni) U.S. Lacrosse has named the coaching and support staffs for the 2020 U.S. Men's U19 Team and the 2022 U.S. Men's Team. Joining U-19 head coach Nick Myers' 2020 U19 staff will be Pat Myers (Lafayette), Stan Ross (Oxbridge Academy) and Andrew Stimmel (Yale)....