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Denver Outlaws trade for attackman Connor DeSimone

By Nick Zoroya | December 11, 2023

By | On Friday the first transaction of the Denver Outlaws era was made as head coach and general manager Tim Soudan traded midfielder Cole Williams to the Utah Archers for attackmen Connor DeSimone. The addition of DeSimone provides added flexibility headed into free agency and the 2024 draft. Last season the team finished last…

Chrome LC captain Jordan MacIntosh announces retirement

By Nick Zoroya | October 20, 2023

By | Chrome LC midfielder and captain, Jordan MacIntosh, has announced his retirement from the Premier Lacrosse League. The 12-year veteran ends his career with 121 games played and 246 points. A native of Oakville, Ontario, MacIntosh spent two years at Gordon College before taking his talents to Division III powerhouse RIT. During his two…

Old vs new school: Previewing the Archers vs Waterdogs faceoff strategy

By Nick Zoroya | September 22, 2023

By The 2023 Cash App Championship will feature two ends of the philosophical spectrum. The Waterdogs have fully reinvented themselves at the faceoff stripe while the Archers represent the more traditional strategy of dressing a prototypical face-off specialist. The beauty of the situation is that both teams have masterfully used two different strategies to reach…

Chrome Offensive Coordinator Matt Kerwick steps down

By Nick Zoroya | September 15, 2023

By On Wednesday September 14th, Chrome LC offensive coordinator Matt Kerwick submitted his resignation with immediate effect. Chrome Lacrosse Club has accepted Assistant Coach Matt Kerwick’s resignation. We wish Coach Kerwick well and thank him for his contributions to our team. pic.twitter.com/F6btlZrsrK— Chrome Lacrosse Club (@PLLChrome) September 14, 2023 A long time college coach, Kerwick…

Who should the Denver Outlaws draft first overall in 2024?

By Nick Zoroya | August 31, 2023

By | The Chrome’s offense has struggled all season. The lack of touches, ability to win matchups on offense and specifically the lack of a ball dominant X attackman have all played a role. With the first pick of the draft I’m torn between taking the best player available (Brennan O’Neill) or addressing the need…

Who Should Chrome Re-sign this Off-season?

By Nick Zoroya | August 29, 2023

By | When asked about what the teams priorities are headed into the offseason, Chrome LC Head Coach Tim Soudan referenced two key factors: get better on the offensive end by making changes and figure out the faceoff rules for 2024 and adapt. The defense was stout all season and oftentimes the only reason that…

Film study: What makes Cross Ferrara a great shooter

By Nick Zoroya | August 23, 2023

By The little known division three product from Salisbury has become a must start in the PLL. A fourth round draft pick doesn’t typically burst onto the scene in their rookie year, but when you scored 473 points in college, you’re no average rookie. Cross Ferrara is fast becoming a household name and for good…

Chrome come ever so close to first victory since Albany

By Nick Zoroya | August 21, 2023

By | Chrome’s hunt for the seventh and final playoff seed has come to an end. On the back of Saturday night’s loss to the Redwoods, the men are now 1-8 after suffering eight straight losses. The overtime nature of the loss doesn’t take away the sting, but it certainly shows that the Chrome aren’t…

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