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How Sean Sconone has become the strength of Chrome’s roster

By Nick Zoroya | August 17, 2023

By For fans of the recent New York Jets hard knocks episodes, you’ve heard the phrase “we go as you go”. Head Coach Robert Salah uses the saying to motivate his best players, letting them know that their performances and effort dictate the success of their teammates. Such is the case for every professional goalie…

How Can Chrome Make the Playoffs?

By Nick Zoroya | August 15, 2023

By | Three percent. That’s the likelihood that the Chrome will make the playoffs. Over the years we’ve seen teams turn it on down the stretch and defy the odds – think Chaos in 2022. With two games remaining, Chrome needs to win and get a little help from Atlas. League Standings after Denver 📊…

Reacting to Chrome’s 19-man roster decisions

By Nick Zoroya | August 11, 2023

By At 1-6 the Chrome are trying to find an edge anywhere they can. This week’s roster sees first round draft pick Sam Handley scratched, the return of Connor Farrell at the stripe, and our first glimpse of Cole Williams. The question remains, will it be enough? Connor Farrell Returns Connor Farrell is excellent at…

Who should play at X for Chrome?

By Nick Zoroya | August 9, 2023

By The Chrome offense is dead last in scoring. The offensive explosiveness seen during the 2022 season seems like a distant memory. This year’s offense has struggled to find identity, initiators, consistency. The staff has tried five different lineups at attack resulting in various amounts of mediocrity. There’s been a revolving door at X since…

Assisted Goals Plaguing Chrome’s Defense

By Nick Zoroya | August 5, 2023

By There are times when statistics tell a story without painting the whole picture. The Chrome LC defense ranks second in the league at 11.7 scores against average. They used to take pride in their 1-on-1 matchups, now they’re sending too much help The Chrome are known for their defensive prowess. It’s their identity. They…

For Roy Colsey, A Hall of Fame Induction Isn’t About Him, It’s About The Barrage

By Nick Zoroya | August 3, 2023

By | A place in the Hall of Fame is one of the greatest individual honors a player can receive, but when asked about his journey Roy Colsey is quick to give credit to others. He speaks highly of his time with the Barrage, which included three MLL titles, and of the incredible teammates on…

Analyzing Chrome’s Decision to Not Play Connor Farrell on Saturday

By Nick Zoroya | July 29, 2023

By | Sitting at the bottom of the league headed into Dallas, Chrome LC head coach Tim Soudan is continuing to try new things to get the team back on track. That includes trying out the faceoff strategy used previously by the Waterdogs and Cannons of not dressing a true faceoff specialist. “We’re making a…

Film Study: Analyzing Chrome’s Short-Stick Defensive Midfielders

By Nick Zoroya | July 24, 2023

By The Premier Lacrosse League rosters are filled with talented position groups and the Chrome LC’s short-stick defensive midfielder group may be the best you’ve never heard of. Of the 59 scores allowed by Chrome, they are responsible for only 11. The average shooting percentage across the league is 29.5% yet these four men are…

What to Expect From Chrome’s All-Stars

By Nick Zoroya | July 20, 2023

By All eyes turn toward Louisville, Kentucky this weekend as the Premier Lacrosse League comes to town for its annual All-Star activities. This year the Chrome LC will be represented by 8 players and Coach Tim Soudan. All Star week in Louisville – fans, players and coaches have selected the best of the best to…

Film Study: Evaluating Chrome’s Faceoff Strategy

By Nick Zoroya | July 20, 2023

By Something needs to change. The Chrome LC are on a four game losing streak and in those four games there has been an obvious lack of offensive production. Despite being second in the league in faceoff win percentage (68%), the team is unable to convert those extra possessions into goals. Why? Part of the…

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