Full Game Preview Package:   Game-Notes-6-080C   What: Game #6 Who: Florida Launch (1-4) at Ohio Machine (2-3) When: Sunday, May 24 at 6:30 pm Where: Selby Stadium How: TV: www.espn3.com (Live)   Game #5 Preview The Florida Launch hits the road for its longest stretch as it plays its first of three-consecutive games away from FAU Stadium when they travel to Selby Stadium to take on the Ohio Machine on Sunday, May 24 at 6:30 pm. This is the final time the two squads will compete in the 2015 regular season as the Launch bested Ohio 15-12 two weeks ago at home for its first win of the season.   Launch vs. Machine Series Last season the Launch and Machine split the series with both teams winning at home. In the inaugural matchup between the teams, the Launch won a tight 10-9 contest with Casey Powell scoring the game winner with less than three minutes remaining in regulation. In the final game of the 2014 season, the Machine bested the Launch to finish the season over .500 and clinch the final spot in the MLL playoffs. Both Kieran McArdle and Powell had six points in the two bouts with the Machine. In the 2015 series, the two teams played at FAU Stadium on May 9 with the Launch winning 15-12. The Launch only trailed in the contest for three minutes, from :54 into the third quarter until 3:57 into the quarter at which point Kieran McArdle and Steven Brooks both posted back-to-back goals to put the Launch up three. In the contest, both McArdle and Powell posting season-highs for points with seven and six, respectfully.   Game #5 Recap The Launch hosted the reigning Major League Lacrosse champions, the Denver Outlaws, the previous week falling 15-12. Despite scoring first, the Launch were outscored in the first quarter 5-2 and then 6-2 in the second to trail by seven at the intermission. The bulk of the scoring for Denver came in an 8-0 run that saw the Launch surrender its first two-point goal of the season. A different Launch team came to play in the second half, who went on a 5-0 run of their own to cut the deficit to three at 13-10. After back-to-back goals from Denver the Launch put together one final push, scoring two goals in eight seconds, but it was too late in the contest.   Coach’s Corner  

  Thompson Squared: “I think the biggest thing Thompsons will bring is excitement. Their style of play is perfect for the MLL and the fans can’t wait to see them in action this season.”  

          

  No Sophomore Slump:  “After last season, Kieran had a goal that he wasn’t going to have a sophomore slump; he worked incredibly hard in the off-season to make sure that did not happen. He is focused and determined to have a great season and it’s paying off so far.”  

  A New Roman: “Roman is playing with a lot of confidence right now. He’s been given an opportunity and he’s taking full advantage of it that’s why he’s doubled what he did last season.”  

  Room for Improvement:  “There is couple of things that we need to do in order to be successful this weekend.  Number one, we need to build off of our play of the second-half verse Denver.  Second, we need to be able to finish our offensive opportunities.  Third, we need to be able to play great team defense. Lastly, we need to clear the ball the first time, they are a great riding team and we cannot give them second chances.   Launch Together Two Times Two: This weekend will mark the first weekend that the Thompson brothers and Lao-Gosney brothers will all be stepping onto the field together in Launch uniforms.  Last week both Roman and Cameron Lao-Gosney scored goals against the Outlaws. The previous, and only, other time that both brothers have scored in the same game was back in 2013, when the Lao-Gosney boys both scored for the Hamilton Nationals over the Ohio Machine on May 23. The Thompsons have played a total of three seasons together at Albany where they had a combined total of 364 goals and 329 assists over those three seasons. No Go at the Arc: The Florida Launch and Ohio Machine are the only two teams in the MLL to not have scored a two-point goal so far this season. Last season, Ohio tallied six total two-point goals while the Launch sat tied last with only two.   Noteworthy Players #2 Miles Thompson (A) – Miles Thompson was traded to the Launch earlier this month. Thompson who played for the Rattlers in his rookie season in 2014 scoring 12 goals and seven assists for 19 points in only nine games. Prior to the MLL, Thompson played four at Albany and played in 61 games, scored 189 goals and 104 assists for 293 points. #6 Kieran McArdle (A) – With his three assists versus Denver last week, Kieran McArdle now is only of four players in the MLL who has double-digit goals and assists. In five games so far McArdle has 14 goals and 10 assists for 24 points, fourth-most in the MLL. The three players in front of him who have 28 and 26 points have played six games in 2015. #11 Roman Lao-Gosney (M) – Last week Roman Lao-Gosney posted his first career hat-trick to double his goal total to six. With a pair of assists as well, Lao-Gosney has eight points through five games this season, a career-high for the midfielder. #44 Steven Brooks (A) – With one goal against Denver, Steven Brooks is one goal away from his 100^th career goal. Through five games Brooks sits behind Kieran McArdle and Casey Powell for third in points with 12 while second on the squad in goals with nine. #65 Chris Mattes (FO) – The Launch’s primary face-off specialist is six attempts away from his 500^th. Through 494 thus far, Christopher Mattes has set the Launch record with 249 face-offs won. #74 Lyle Thompson (A) – Lyle Thompson has been given many including 2014 Co-Tewaaraton winner but now he will be given title of Florida Launch attackman. Thompson makes his MLL start after one of the best college careers in NCAA history. Thompson finished his collegiate tenure with 175 goals and 225 assists; stands as the only player with three 100+ point seasons in Division I history. #88 Chad Tutton (M) – The 2015 rookie will be making his MLL debut against the Ohio Machine after finishing up an impressive 2015 season with UNC. Tutton finished his senior year starting in all 16 games for the Tar Heels and tallying 33 goals and seven assists. Tutton was most recently named to the 2015 All-ACC Team.   Up Next: The next stop for the Launch on its 2015 road trip is Boston where the Launch and Cannons will square off on Saturday, May 30 at 6 PM. Fans can watch the game live at ESPN3.com.