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365 Days Of The PLL

By Nelson Rice | October 22, 2019
Almost 365 days ago, we didn’t know that future PLL MVP and Championship hero Matt Rambo would quarterback the Whipsnakes. We didn’t know Andy Towers would helm the Chaos with a leadership style brimming with passion and intensity.
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Top 10 Moments Of The Archers Season

By Nelson Rice | October 6, 2019
From an overtime win in the PLL’s first game all the way back on June 1 to demolishing the Atlas for the first overall draft pick, the Archers’ season had no shortage of memorable moments.
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Mic’d Up Moments That Defined The 2019 Season

By Nelson Rice | October 2, 2019
This summer NBC Sports and PLL cameras brought us onto the sideline, within the huddle, and under players’ helmets. We didn’t have to wait until a game ended to find out what players were thinking about a certain moment. Analyst Ryan Boyle could just ask them.
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Top 10 Moments Of The Chrome Season

By Nelson Rice | September 30, 2019
The number of memorable moments for Chrome this summer far outweighed their record (2-10). The offense rounded into one of the PLL’s most potent units and recorded the two highest scoring performances of the regular season. Those two wins were against the league’s toughest competition. From Gutty’s goals to Galloways’ stops to the Milkman a.k.a…
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Redwoods LC vs. Whipsnakes LC Championship Recap

By Nelson Rice | September 22, 2019
On a clear afternoon along the banks of the Delaware River with the temperature in the mid 80s, the Whipsnakes outlasted the Redwoods 12-11 in overtime to claim the inaugural PLL Championship. The ninth overtime game of PLL season was arguably its most exciting.
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Drew Snider: Chasing Championships

By Nelson Rice | September 18, 2019
On a wooden desk in Drew Snider’s office there’s enough hardware to fill an aisle at Home Depot. There’s three professional championship rings, two World Games medals, and an assortment of other accolades.
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Warden Of The Woods: How The Redwoods’ Tradition Came About

By Nelson Rice | September 18, 2019
After the Redwoods defeated the Chaos 12-7 to advance to the inaugural PLL Championship, the mood in the club’s locker room at Red Bull Arena was, rightly, jubilant.
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Chaos vs. Redwoods Postseason Round 2 Recap

By Nelson Rice | September 14, 2019
“I knew deep down all we had to do was make the playoffs,” Redwoods midfielder Joe Walters said on Wednesday. “All we had to do was get healthy, make the playoffs, and then we’ll go on a run. I think that’s what you’re seeing right now.”
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Redwoods Rookies: What Pressure?

By Nelson Rice | September 13, 2019
There’s at least one goalie in the PLL who’s figured out some of Ryder Garnsey’s tendencies. Fortunately for the Redwoods, Timmy Troutner wears the same jersey as Garnsey on game days.
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Archers vs. Redwoods Postseason Round 1 Columbus Recap

By Nelson Rice | September 10, 2019
No more playoff scenarios to contemplate, no more score differential left to calculate. Entering the first playoff game in Premier Lacrosse League history the No. 3 seed Archers (5-5) and No. 4 Redwoods (5-5) shared a singular goal.
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