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2024 Players Top 50, Nos. 40-31: Atlas rookies, veteran attackmen earn spots

By PLL Beat Writers | Dec 14, 2024

New York Atlas goalie Liam Entenmann

40. Liam Entenmann, Goalie, New York Atlas

2023 rank: NR

The rookie goalie walked into lofty expectations at the pro level coming off a national championship season at Notre Dame. But after the college title game and Tewaaraton Award ceremony delayed his arrival at Atlas training camp, Entenmann sat behind Tim Troutner for the first four weeks of the season. In his first pro start, he posted the best save percentage by a rookie in his first career start in PLL history. Entenmann had 14 saves for a 78% save percentage while holding the Denver Outlaws to just four goals. His dominance remained. The expectations set upon him, defied. A finalist for Rookie of the Year and Goalie of the Year, he made 71 saves on the season, holding opponents to a single-digit scoring average (9.7) per game. -- Lauren Merola

Carolina Chaos SSDM Zach Geddes

39. Zach Geddes, SSDM, Carolina Chaos

2023 rank: NR

2024 was the year Geddes – aka “Roadrunner” – introduced himself to the league. The first-time second-team All-Pro’s unbelievable acceleration in the clear game and smooth hands off the ground (17 ground balls) were on display all season for Carolina. However, the biggest strides for the third-year Georgetown product, outside of his career-high five goals, came on defense, where his fleet-footedness aided the Chaos’s league-best 11 scores against average. -- Hayden Lewis

California Redwoods attackman Rob Pannell

38. Rob Pannell, Attack, California Redwoods

2023 rank: 24th

Whether it's a cabernet, brandy or scotch in your cellar, nothing ages better than RP3. In his 13th professional lacrosse season, Pannell racked up 30 points, finishing ninth in the league. This marked his third consecutive season with 30 or more points, a milestone achieved on his way to becoming the third player ever to surpass 600 career points. While some of his points in 2024 came via his patented moves, he caused a frenzy on lacrosse Twitter when he unveiled his “chicken parm-roll” to put one past Brett Dobson. Pannell is inventing new counters to defenders anticipating his question mark dodge and remains a handful at X. -- Jerome Taylor

Boston Cannons LSM Ethan Rall

37. Ethan Rall, LSM, Boston Cannons

2023 rank: 32nd

Rall’s story is one of perseverance and impact. Undrafted in 2023, he quickly silenced any doubters by becoming one of the Cannons’ most reliable defensive assets. In 2024, he continued to shine as a disruptive force at long-stick midfield, frustrating opponents with his ability to force turnovers and spark transition plays. Rall's nomination for the Brodie Merrill Long-Stick Midfielder of the Year Award is a testament to how essential he’s become to the Cannons’ defensive core. From overlooked to indispensable, he’s cemented himself as one of the league’s premier defenders. -- Sarah Griffin

Utah Archers midfielder Tre Leclaire

36. Tre Leclaire, Midfield, Utah Archers

2023 rank: NR

Leclaire put together a career year for the Archers in 2024. The Canadian righty led all midfielders in scoring points with 23 – a mark that ranked sixth league-wide. The lethal combination of his physically dominant dodging and his howitzer of a stepdown shot makes Leclaire one of the most threatening midfield matchups in the game. -- Zach Carey

New York Atlas attackman Connor Shellenberger

35. Connor Shellenberger, Attack, New York Atlas

2023 rank: NR

The No. 2 pick in the 2024 College Draft rounded out the Atlas attack perfectly, acting as a QB2 alongside Jeff Teat while Xander Dickson ran around as the off-ball phenom.  Shellenberger exploded with eight points (3G, 5A) in his first pro showing, tying the record for most by a rookie in his debut. He remained a constant dual threat, keeping defenders alert and stressed while capitalizing on any head swivel or misstep. He finished the year with 26 points (15G, 11A) as a linchpin of the league's most efficient offense and Rookie of the Year finalist. -- Lauren Merola

California Redwoods faceoff specialist TD Ierlan

34. TD Ierlan, Faceoff, California Redwoods

2023 rank: 39th

In 2024, Ierlan once again solidified his spot in the “Big 3” of faceoff specialists alongside Joseph Nardella and Trevor Baptiste. His 60.1% faceoff win rate ranked third in the league, showcasing his dominance at the stripe. However, Ierlan's impact extended far beyond securing possessions. Ierlan’s four goals ranked fourth in the league among faceoff specialists, and that doesn’t even tell the whole story, as he would routinely stay on to set screens to create mismatches for the Woods offense. Moreover, Ierlan put up one of his best performances when he went head-to-head with another member of the Big 3, cementing his status as one of the league's elite. -- Jerome Taylor

New York Atlas attackman Xander Dickson

33. Xander Dickson, Attack, New York Atlas

2023 rank: NR

He’s been called the league’s “pain in the butt” for a reason. Dickson is never one to sit still or watch a play unfold. He’s always moving, cutting this way or clearing space that way. If you’re guarding Dickson, you better have done your conditioning. One of the best off-ball players in the PLL, Dickson is incredibly efficient without the ball in his stick. He’ll find the gaps and time his attacks to end up on the doorstep right as a Jeff Teat or Connor Shellenberger pass hits his stick. Then his stick skills and ball control take it from there. Consider the net, met. -- Lauren Merola

Philadelphia Waterdogs attackman Kieran McArdle

32. Kieran McArdle, Attack, Philadelphia Waterdogs

2023 rank: 14th

The 32-year-old still found ways to put the ball in the back of the net throughout the 2024 season. McArdle led the Waterdogs in goals with 22, adding 12 assists. His ability to score on the left wing with such creativity is what sets him apart from other lefty attackmen. -- Paul Lamonaca

Maryland Whipsnakes attackman Matt Rambo

31. Matt Rambo, Attack, Maryland Whipsnakes

2023 rank: 21st

While not his best season from a production standpoint, Rambo stepped it up when it mattered in the Cash App Playoffs. Whipsnakes fans have become accustomed to Rambo scoring big goals in big spots, and he did that this season with two goals in the semifinals and one in the championship game. -- Adam Lamberti

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