Tag: @Florida_Launch
via Launch press release
Moving on from last week’s road loss, the Launch are looking to get back in the win column this Saturday, July 1 against the Atlanta Blaze. Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. The game will be broadcasted live on Twitter as the MLL Game of the Week.
In the second meeting with the Blaze, the Launch are hoping to regain...
Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation Selected as Charity Partner of the Florida Launch
via the Launch
The Florida Launch of Major League Lacrosse announced today the selection of the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation as their official charity partner of July. The partnership will kick off with the Launch’s auction of their autographed game-worn jerseys after their final home game at FAU Stadium on July 22, with...
Breaking: Florida Launch Acquire Tim Barber From the Denver Outlaws
via Launch press release
The Florida Launch have acquired midfielder Tim Barber from the Denver Outlaws in exchange for a third round pick in the 2018 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft.
Barber, a product of Syracuse University, played each of his two MLL seasons with the Denver Outlaws. In eight games for the Outlaws this...
MLL Players Of The Week Ending 6/25/17
via MLL press releases
Offensive Player of the Week
BOSTON (June 26, 2017) – Ohio Machine attackman Marcus Holman was named the Warrior Offensive Player of the Week for Week 10. The Machine defeated the Cannons on Thursday night in overtime and followed that with a 15-13 win over Chesapeake on Saturday.
Holman, 26, scored the...
Casey Powell’s Jersey Number to be Retired July 15th vs Chesapeake
On Saturday the 15th of July, the Launch will be retiring Casey Powell’s #22, a first for the franchise. Make your plans early to be able to witness this historic occasion for the team and for Casey.
Launch Winning Streak Ends at 3 With 18-14 Loss in Charlotte
First, here’s the Launch recap via press release:
The Florida Launch’s three-game winning streak ended Saturday night after an 18-14 road loss to the Charlotte Hounds. Despite an early Launch lead, Florida’s offense struggled to overcome a commanding Charlotte lead in the second half.
Striking early with five unanswered goals in...
Watch Tonight’s Launch Game From Charlotte!
Those who are not already signed up with the Lax Sports Network really need to think about it if you are a lacrosse fan. LSN offers a FREE 14-day trial and with the next two Launch games on the road you can try the network for free while watching those two games!
Here is the link to the site for sign up . . . you can choose $7.99 per...
Game 9 Preview: Florida Launch Seek Fourth Straight Win in First Game of Road Trip!
press release via the Launch
The Florida Launch look to extend their three game win streak to four as they gear up for game one of a two-game road trip. The Launch are set to take on the Charlotte Hounds for the first time this season this Saturday, June 24. Faceoff is set for 7:30 p.m. The game will be streamed live on Lax Sports...
Highlights of Launch Coach Tom Mariano’s MLL Weekly Press Conference
Note – every week MLL holds a Coaches press conference titled Press Pass on the Lax Sports Network, on Wednesdays. I try to listen in on the segments each week and this week Coach Mariano’s segment covered the following:
The first part centered on the comeback against Atlanta and how the team still is searching for that...
2017 MLL All-Star Game Roster Announced – Buczek and McArdle to Represent Launch
via MLL web site
BOSTON (June 22, 2017) – Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier outdoor professional lacrosse league, announced the roster for the 2017 MLL All-Star Game. The second consecutive game in the state of California will take place on Saturday, July 8 at Papa Murphy’s Park in Sacramento and will be broadcast on CBS Sports...
MLL Players of the Week – Week Ending 6/18/17
via MLL press release
Cascade Rookie of the Week: Jake Froccaro
BOSTON (June 19, 2017) – Chesapeake Bayhawks midfielder Jake Froccaro was named the Cascade Rookie of the Week for Week 9. After a comeback in the second half, the Bayhawks fell to the Charlotte Hounds 15-14 on Friday night.
In the second game of his rookie season, the...
Florida Launch Keep Winning Streak Alive, Beat Atlanta Blaze at Home 19-16
via Launch web site – photos via MLL
Author’s Note: Again, another grind it out victory, coming again from behind, for the surging Launch. The game was a tale of two halves for the team defensively, as they struggled in the first half with communication and execution, only to turn it on in the second half. One on one...