Waterdogs

Jake Carraway signs two-year deal with Waterdogs LC

Jake Carraway signs two-year deal with Waterdogs LC By Sarah Griffin Mar 9, 2023 Waterdogs LC got in on the free agency fun as attackman Jake Carraway signed a two-year deal with the reigning champions.  After the retirement of Ryan Brown, the Waterdogs needed a fourth attackman. More specifically, they needed an off-ball shooter to […]

Waterdogs’ Top Targets to Replace Ryan Brown

Waterdogs’ Top Targets to Replace Ryan Brown By Sarah Griffin Mar 6, 2023 The reigning champions Waterdogs LC are ready to run it back in 2023. Only this time, they’ll be without the best shooter in the game in Ryan Brown after Brown announced his retirement from pro lacrosse last month.  With big shoes to […]

2022 Players Top 50: #7 Zach Currier

2022 Players Top 50: #7 Zach Currier By Sarah Griffin Dec 14, 2022 To say someone is the “best in the world” at anything sounds like an exaggeration. However, in the case of Zach Currier, to call him the best two-way player in lacrosse is nothing but the truth. Waterdogs head coach Andy Copelan prides […]

2022 Players Top 50: #10 Michael Sowers

2022 Players Top 50: #10 Michael Sowers By Sarah Griffin Dec 14, 2022 In his first appearance in the Players Top 50, PLL Championship MVP Michael Sowers earned Top 10 honors at #10, deservedly so.  The dynamic dodging attackman known for his skill, athleticism, and speed left his mark in his first full professional season. […]

2022 Players Top 50: #11 Kieran McArdle

2022 Players Top 50: #11 Kieran McArdle By Sarah Griffin Dec 13, 2022 When I first spoke to Kieran McArdle this past August, the Waterdogs were preparing for the final weekend of the regular season in Seattle with sights set on playoffs the weekend after. With so much conversation surrounding McArdle all summer long as […]

2022 Players Top 50: #16 Dillon Ward

2022 Players Top 50: #16 Dillon Ward By Joe Keegan | Dec 12, 2022 Tweet During the 2022 Cash App Playoffs, Dillon Ward denied 59% of shots, making 43 saves in three games. The 6-foot-5 goalie from Orangeville elevated his game when it mattered most. Ward’s high arc can confuse shooters. Angles disappear as he […]

2022 Players Top 50: #38 Ben Randall

2022 Players Top 50: #38 Ben Randall By Joe Keegan | Dec 6, 2022 Tweet The Waterdogs LC defense is able to match strength with strength (Chris Sabia) or speed with speed (Eli Gobrecht) depending on their opponent. One matchup remains consistent week-over-week: Ben Randall takes the top assignment. Randall erased Lyle Thompson, Jackson Morrill, […]

2022 Players Top 50: #37 Ryland Rees

2022 Players Top 50: #37 Ryland Rees By Joe Keegan | Dec 6, 2022 Tweet Ryland Rees is a threat to score every time he crosses midfield. In four professional seasons, Rees has 28 points (16G, 9T, 3A). His two-point shot – from an overhand, sidearm, or underhand release point – is unpredictable for goalies. […]

2022 Players Top 50: #34 Liam Byrnes

2022 Players Top 50: #34 Liam Byrnes By Joe Keegan PLL Analyst Dec 6, 2022 Liam Byrnes graduated from Marquette with a master’s degree in team defense. Since moving him from LSM to close defense halfway through 2021, the Waterdogs LC defense has been dominant. Byrnes patrols the interior. He’s Eddy Glazener without a mic. […]

Top 3 Plays of the 2022 Cash App Championship

Top 3 Plays of the 2022 Cash App Championship By Lauren Merola | Sep 22, 2022 Tweet The Waterdogs took home the PLL Cash App Championship Trophy after dethroning the defending champion in Philadelphia on Sunday. The ‘Dogs defeated Chaos 11-9 en route to the club’s first-ever championship. The game was one long 48-minute highlight […]