Tag: @Florida_Launch

via press release – photo via MLL web site   BOSTON (June 5, 2017) – Charlotte Hounds midfielder John Crawley was named the Cascade Rookie of the Week for Week 7. Charlotte selected Crawley with the No. 33 pick in the 2017 MLL Collegiate Draft last weekend. Crawley, 22, scored two goals in the first quarter just three minutes...

via press release – photo via MLL   BOSTON (June 5, 2017) – Atlanta Blaze attackman James Pannell was named the Warrior Offensive Player of the Week for Week 7. Pannell and the Blaze snapped a two-game losing streak on Saturday after a 19-18 victory against the Charlotte Hounds. Pannell, 22, scored a season-high seven points, with...

  We’ll be up with the Launch’s own game recap tomorrow. The Launch rode a strong offensive effort in the second half behind balanced scoring, with a 7-goal third period to take the lead into the fourth quarter and shut down the Lizards in that period as Austin Kaut came up with over 20 saves and Wil Gural outdueled Greg...

  The effect of the Sunday MLL Draft has already altered significantly the 25-man roster for the Launch game against the NY Lizards tonight. For those who are not familiar with the MLL player rules, there are a certain number of slots allocated to the active roster, which numbers 25, and other categories like drafted players that are not...

via press release   After a tough road loss to the Ohio Machine, the Florida Launch hope to regain momentum this weekend against league rival, the New York Lizards. With a tied all-time series record, the Launch hope to gain the advantage with a reloaded roster from last week’s MLL Collegiate Draft. Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at...

  The smoke had barely cleared from the Launch’s poor performance last Saturday in Ohio.  A non-competitive loss to the Machine 19-7 left the team at 2-3, and in a familiar spot of looking up at the teams in a playoff position.  It only took one game for the team to fall from a tie for 3rd into a tie for 6th . . . such is the reality...

via press release – photos via MLL   Author’s Note:  This was one you just burn the tape on.  Came out slow, got a few and then the intensity just wasn’t there.  Watched almost all of it and Ohio definitely played like they needed it more.  A number of things that you rarely see in an MLL game, including a number of...

  Note: For those who want to watch, it will be live on the LSN network, which is running a free 14-day trail this week.   So, we are finally here.  Getting ready to bring you the picks! An exciting day to be a Launch fan!  Certainly better than last night, where they just had a dreadful game in a 19-7 loss to the Ohio Machine....

via press release – photo via the MLL   After an overtime win in Rochester last weekend, the Florida Launch (2-2) hope to continue their successes this Sat., May 27 when they take on the Ohio Machine (2-2) at Fortress Obetz in Obetz, Ohio. Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. The game will air live on Lax Sports Network. This weekend’s...

info gathered via the Launch web site and other sources   Author’s Note:  We will use the acronym ITL for Inside The Launch to introduce players and other human interest stories from the team!  Here’s a look at Mark McNeill, whom the Launch acquired in the blockbuster Thompson trade. Mark McNeill was a standout player for UNC (as a...

via YouTube MLL Channel   For those who didn’t see the game online or missed the highlights of the incredible last 5 minutes, here’s the highlight reel.