More on Florida’s New MLL Team!
Written by Lee Roggenburg on . Posted in Uncategorized.
FLN reporter Lee Roggenburg has spent the past few hours working the phones and has learned the following about the exciting news for Florida fans:
While nothing definitive has been signed off on the Florida Launch are most likely to play at FAU.
Stan Ross was chosen as the new coach for many reasons; his successful history with the league as well as the geographically convenient location being just a couple of them.
Coach Ross was kind enough to spend a few minutes with me and he noted the following:
Over the next few months he will be focusing particularly on preparing for the Supplemental Draft coming up December 4th, putting together a solid coaching staff and finalizing the roster. Part of this will revolve around preparing for the MLL College Draft in January. When asked about the desire to acquire Florida-grown talent like the Bernhardt’s of Lake Brantley and Lee Coppersmith of St. Andrew’s, Stan declined to comment. Stan also indicated that the team is likely to listen to and consider trades of current personnel but that any speculation on who is clearly premature. Stan also indicated that he will be continuing his current position at Oxbridge Academy.
The starting point for the roster will be the protected players from the Hamilton Nationals. According to Hamilton’s web site the following is their list of 23 protected names:
Reid Acton, Defense
Josh Amidon, Midfield
Martin Cahill, Attack
Kevin Crowley, Midfield
Kevin Cunningham, Attack
Tucker Durkin, Defense
Jordan Hall, Midfield
Cody Jamieson, Attack
Stephen Keogh, Attack
Roy Lang, Midfield
Roman Lao-Gosney, Midfield
Cameron Lao-Gosney, Midfield
Chris LaPierre, Midfield
Matt Lovejoy, Defense
Brodie Merrill, Defense
Donny Moss, Midfield
Jason Noble, Defense
Mike Poppleton, FO/Mid
Brett Queener, Goalie
Jeremy Thompson, Midfield
Garrett Thul, Attack
Joe Walters, Midfield
Dillon Ward, Goalie
Hamilton made the Final Four last season before losing to Chesapeake in the semifinals, 13-12. Hamilton has a strong combination of experience and youth listed. Local fans were given a nice look at the Hamilton team last June when they easily defeated the Rochester Rattlers 17-11 at FAU.
Check back with us as we continue to follow this exciting story!
