By PLL Analyst CLEAR! The ride is on. We’re discussing the Iroquois Nationals push for inclusion in the 2022 World Games, film on the Waterdogs’ off-ball play, a monstrous episode of The Stripe, and arguably the biggest “What if?” in PLL history (so far). Let’s go! 1. The Haudenosaunee Story When the 2022 World Games…

By PLL Analyst CLEAR! The ride is on. We’re covering Tucker Durkin’s pregame prep, Harbeson’s Harlem Lacrosse fundraiser, why Matt Rambo is still the best punter in lacrosse, and a new stat: run outs. Let’s go! 1. Tucker Durkin’s pregame prep Emma Adams shared this story on the latest episode of The Inside Feed about…

By PLL Analyst CLEAR! The ride is on. Award nominees are out. I’ll make my case for each – ahead of the winners being announced later today. Let’s ride! 1. ‘Whipsnakes ball’ Josh Schafer wrote about the Whipsnakes’ culture, built by head coach Jim Stagnitta on four principles: curiosity, humility, loyalty, and empathy. Coach Stagnitta…

By PLL Analyst CLEAR! The ride is on. After falling down 6-2, the Whipsnakes closed yesterday’s game against Cahos on a 10-0 run to repeat as PLL Champions. We’re recapping the 20th game in 16 days. Let’s ride! 1. Zed Williams: MVP Trailing by three entering the fourth quarter, the Whipsnakes had their backs against…

By PLL Analyst CLEAR! The ride is on. It’s gameday. The Whipsnakes defend their throne against Chaos today at 12:30PM ET on NBC. Tell a friend to tune in. We’ve made thousands of new lacrosse fans this week – and we’re not done yet. Let’s ride!  1. Neumann and Rowlett vs. Rambo and Zed The…

By PLL Analyst CLEAR! The ride is on. We’re recapping Chaos’ 13-9 win over Archers and the Whipsnakes 13-12 OT win over the Redwoods. Let’s go! 1. Right trigger, d-pad up, green, yellow combo  “I think that was actually a four-button combo,” Chaos LC head coach Andy Towers described Josh Byrne’s highlight goal heading into…

By PLL Analyst CLEAR! The ride is on. We have two semifinal matchups to cover: Chaos-Archers at 8:00PM ET on NBC Sports Gold and Whipsnakes-Redwoods at 10:30PM ET on NBC Sports Network. Let’s go! 1. Chaos playing box on a field Chaos is playing box lacrosse on a field, and it is beautiful. They’re setting…

By PLL Analyst CLEAR! The ride is on. We’re recapping Tuesday’s tripleheader including seventh-seed Chaos’ 19-14 upset over Chrome, the Redwoods’ 11-8 victory over the Waterdogs and the Archers’ 11-9 win over Atlas. Let’s go! 1. Dhane’s World Dhane Smith (3G, 3A) had the most assist opportunities (7) among anyone without an assist entering the…

By PLL Analyst CLEAR! The ride is on. It’s gameday. Chrome-Chaos kicks off the action at 5:30PM ET on NBC Sports Gold. Redwoods-Waterdogs face off at 8:00pM ET on NBC Sports Gold. Atlas-Archers bring us home at 10:30PM ET on NBC Sports. Here are a few things to focus on as we glue our eyes…