Nick Zoroya, Author at Premier Lacrosse League

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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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Film Study: How does Chrome Unlock Sam Handley?

By Nick Zoroya | July 12, 2023

By | Being a first-round pick comes with expectations, especially when you’re 6’5″ and have dominated at the collegiate level. Sam Handley is one of the most talented midfield prospects we’ve seen in years. His frame, shooting stroke, and feeding ability contributed to his selection as the fourth overall pick in the 2023 College Draft….

Brendan Nichtern To Make Season Debut for Chrome in Minneapolis

By Nick Zoroya | July 7, 2023

By The Chrome LC enter week four of the PLL season in last place. So far this season the defense has been the backbone of the squad, often keeping the team in games while the offense finds their groove. This week’s 19 man roster is unique in that the defense will be losing two of…

Chrome Defensive Trio Lead Team USA to Gold

By Nick Zoroya | July 3, 2023

By What is that old saying, defense wins championships? Well Team USA had a noticeable Chrome LC flavor on the defensive end of the field. Three of the six starters for the red, white, and blue are Chrome teammates and they all played a major role in capturing a gold medal. Ryan Terefenko, Jesse Bernhardt,…

A Fairport Friendship

By Nick Zoroya | June 28, 2023

By Before every game of his high school career, Jacques Monte always knew where to find Tim Soudan: 20 yards to his left on the wing. The Chrome coaches are rarely farther apart than that, even 25 years later. They both live in Fairport, New York, where they grew up. Their houses are only a…

Chrome Fall to Last Headed Into Break

By Nick Zoroya | June 19, 2023

By The first three weeks of the season have given Chrome LC fans just about everything. Week one included a thrilling last second victory scored by an unheralded rookie from Salisbury, Cross Ferrara. In week two we saw the offense struggle but the defensive identity of the team held strong, as the men lost to…

Jackson Morrill Resurgent at Attack

By Nick Zoroya | June 14, 2023

By Jackson Morrill leads the league in points but he doesn’t really care. Individual achievements aren’t of great interest to him. Despite tallying 10 points, 0 turnovers, and an astonishing 100% shot on goal percentage, Morrill only cares about one thing, winning. Head Coach Tim Soudan has built a team culture based on a team…

Jesse Bernhardt Out for Chrome: Who Steps In?

By Nick Zoroya | June 13, 2023

By Headed into week three of the PLL season the Chrome LC will be without one of its captains and defensive leaders, Jesse Bernhardt. The four-time All-Star and current Team USA member will miss this week’s game while on paternity leave. While his presence on the field and in the locker room will be sorely…

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