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How Chaos Came Up Short in a Game of Runs

By Daniel May | August 2, 2023

By This past weekend was a prime example of why lacrosse is coined, ‘a game of runs.’ A back-and-forth high scoring match up that featured eight ties, six lead changes, and the largest lead held by either team was two. There’s many pieces to a lacrosse game, especially in a game of runs characterized by…

What Makes Chaos The Raiders of The PLL

By Daniel May | July 31, 2023

By When the Chaos walked out of the locker room tunnel at Audi Field for the 2021 Championship game versus the Whipsnakes, fans booed them. Last season in Philadelphia, against the Waterdogs, the same thing happened. For people from the outside looking in, in a league with no city allegiances, it’s hard to believe that’s…

Jarrod Neumann Records Fastest Shot in PLL History

By Daniel May | July 24, 2023

By Jarrod Neumann remains untouched in the fastest-shot competition. On Saturday night in Louisville, Neumann once again broke the world record for the fastest shot. 1️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ MPH FROM JARROD NEUMANN‼️ 🔥🔥🔥 Fastest shot in history. @PremierLacrossepic.twitter.com/aZc4W9M5pk— ESPN (@espn) July 23, 2023 121 MPH! What’s most fascinating about Neumann’s accomplishment was a story shared by Blaze…

Analyzing Chaos’ Battle at Offensive Midfield

By Daniel May | July 21, 2023

Brian Minicus Finds Success Off-ball in Victory Over Atlas

By Daniel May | July 19, 2023

By In Brian Minicus’s return to his home state of Connecticut, he had his best performance of the season. With an army of friends and former teammates from his time at Colgate rooting him on from the stands, Minicus left his mark on a familiar field. He led the charge on the offensive end propelling…

Keys to Victory for Chaos Against Atlas

By Daniel May | July 15, 2023

By The Chaos will look to respond this weekend from a tough 13-9 loss to the Redwoods, falling to 2-2 and out of first place. It’s still very early and as the Chaos have shown, early season woes do not indicate postseason success. They’re set to take on the Atlas at 8:30pm on ESPN+ Saturday…

Is Moving Dhane Smith to Attack the Right Move?

By Daniel May | July 13, 2023

By | Yes. No need to beat around the bush, but the move has a ripple effect on the rest of the roster. Dhane Smith is always going to attract the LSM matchup out of the midfield because of his ability to beat his matchup and create scoring chances. So, putting him at attack where…

How Brian Minicus’s Speed Gives Chaos a New Gear

By Daniel May | July 6, 2023

By When Brian Minicus’ name was called by Andy Towers with the 15th overall selection, it wasn’t a pick that many suspected given his two-handed play style. Chaos’s offensive identity is centered around crafty one-handed players who thrive in tight spaces with their sticks towards the inside. Since their 2021 Championship, Chaos has had a…

How Mental Performance Coaching has Made Mark Glicini Into Chaos’ Leader

By Daniel May | June 28, 2023

By Mark Glicini‘s background in sports performance has made him a strong voice inside the Chaos’ locker room. One of three captains, Glicini is someone players on the team look to as a leader both physically and vocally. Becoming a leader wasn’t an overnight process. It’s something he’s learned through adversity and his strong passion…

Analyzing the Dhane Smith vs Jack Rowlett Matchup in USA vs Canada

By Daniel May | June 26, 2023

By In the first matchup between Team USA and Team Canada in the World Championships, Jack Rowlett came out of the box as an LSM to cover Dhane Smith. Smith is the most threatening midfield dodger for Canada, which makes it clear why Rowlett was moved from his natural position as a close defender to…

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