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USL Northeast Championships Head to Amherst Friday

June 19, 2013

The US Lacrosse Northeast Championships, powered by Lacrosse Unlimited, return to the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Mass., Friday and will feature teams from seven states.

McDonogh (Md.) No. 1 in Final Nike/USL Girls' Poll

June 18, 2013

Unbeaten McDonogh (Md.) posted a 22-0 IAAM championship season to earn unanimous selection as the nation's No. 1 team in the final Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls' Lacrosse Top 25 poll of the 2013 season, released June 18.

US Lacrosse Girls Group 2 & 3 All-Americans Named

June 14, 2013

US Lacrosse today announced the remaining high school girls’ lacrosse players to be named a US Lacrosse High School All-American, All-Academic honoree or Jackie Pitts Award winner. Nearly 2,650 players in these groups were recognized for their efforts on and off the field.

Central Championships Head to Wisconsin Friday

June 12, 2013

The US Lacrosse Central Championships, powered by Lacrosse Unlimited, will bring 43 teams from eight states to Madison, Wis., Friday, June 14, for three days of competition.

Ward Melville (N.Y.) No. 1 in Nike/USL HS Boys

June 11, 2013

Ward Melville (N.Y.) won the state Class A championship to finish its season as the unanimous No. 1 team in the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Boys' Lacrosse Top 25 Poll, released June 11.

USL Invited to NFL's Safety Roundtable

June 5, 2013

US Lacrosse is among the national sports organizations invited to participate in a roundtable discussion about youth sports safety, sponsored by the National Football League on June 11.

Beth Porreca Honored as Events Industry Leader

June 5, 2013

Beth Porreca, director of special events at US Lacrosse, has been recognized as an industry leader in Connect magazine’s “40 Under 40” feature in its May/June issue. Connect magazine is a national, business-to-business magazine that provides resources and ideas to association and specialty group meetings professionals.

Southeast Championships Head to Raleigh Friday

June 5, 2013

The US Lacrosse Boys’ Southeast Championships, powered by Lacrosse Unlimited, return to Raleigh, N.C., Friday through Sunday. Nearly 30 teams from five states will compete at the WRAL Soccer Center.

Manhasset Moves to No. 5 in Nike/USL Girls' Top 25

June 4, 2013

Teams in state playoff competitions jockeyed for position — highlighted by Manhasset’s defeat of Garden City in the Nassau County, N.Y., Class B championship game — in this week’s Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls’ Lacrosse National Top 25 poll, released Tuesday by US Lacrosse.

Group 1 Boys' HS Award Winners Named

June 3, 2013

US Lacrosse today announced the first of three groups of high school boys’ lacrosse players to be named a US Lacrosse High School All-American, All-Academic honoree or Bob Scott Award winner. Nearly 80 players in this group were recognized for their efforts on and off the field.

Tryout Apps Available for 2014 USMNT

May 31, 2013

US Lacrosse to select 92 players for Labor Day weekend tryouts in Baltimore.

Tickets on Sale for 2014 Men's World Championship

May 24, 2013

Tickets are now on sale for the 2014 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championship, which takes place from July 10-19, 2014 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver,

USL Endorses Concussion Legislation

May 23, 2013

US Lacrosse is among the national sports organizations publicly endorsing the Youth Sports Concussion Act, a new bill expected to be introduced shortly in the U.S. Senate.

2013 Hall of Fame Inductees Named

May 22, 2013

The 2013 induction class of four men and four women for the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame has been approved by the US Lacrosse Board of Directors.

McDonogh Girls Finish No. 1 in Nike/USL Poll

May 21, 2013

Unbeaten McDonogh (Md.) claimed its fourth straight No. 1 finish in the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls' Lacrosse Top 25, released May 21 by US Lacrosse.

Fisher, Johnson Named Godekeraw Award Winners

May 19, 2013

Austin Fisher of Colorado State and Steve Johnson of St. John's were named as the recipients of the Godekeraw Award as the top player in their respective division of the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA).

MCLA Player of the Year Finalists Named

May 15, 2013

In conjunction with the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA), US Lacrosse today announced the eight finalists for the Division I and Division II 2013 Godekeraw Award.

Boy's Latin No. 1 in Nike/USL HS Boys May 14

May 14, 2013

Unbeaten Boys’ Latin (Md.) remains the unanimous No. 1-ranked team in the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Boys’ Lacrosse Top 25 poll, released today by US Lacrosse.

WCLA Amtahcha Award Winners Named

May 10, 2013

Hayley Bernstein of Colorado State and Laura Hunter of Utah were named as the recipients of the Amtahcha Award as the top player in their respective division of the WCLA.

Girls' Group 1 All-Americans Announced

May 9, 2013

US Lacrosse today announced the first of three groups of high school girls’ lacrosse players to be named a US Lacrosse High School All-American, All-Academic honoree or Jackie Pitts Award winner.

US Lacrosse Convention to Baltimore in 2015-17

May 8, 2013

US Lacrosse has named the Baltimore Convention Center as the site of the US Lacrosse Convention in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The sport’s national governing body annually hosts the largest professional development event and trade show in the world for lacrosse coaches, officials, administrators and fans.

McDonogh (Md.) Girls Finish Regular Season No. 1

May 7, 2013

Unbeaten McDonogh (Md.) completed a 19-0 regular season to remain the unanimous No. 1 team in the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls’ Lacrosse National Top 25 poll, released Tuesday by US Lacrosse.

First Stick Program Applications Available

May 7, 2013

US Lacrosse is now accepting 2013 applications for its First Stick Program, designed to deliver comprehensive developmental resources to awarded teams.

USL Names Easton Sponsor of Northeast, West Champs

May 6, 2013

US Lacrosse has announced Easton-Bell Sports, Inc., as a manufacturer sponsor of the 2013 US Lacrosse Northeast and West Championships, powered by Lacrosse Unlimited.

2013 Champion All-American Showcase Coaches Named

May 2, 2013

US Lacrosse today named the 16 high school girls’ and boys’ lacrosse coaches that will lead the eight teams at the 2013 Champion All-American Showcase, a US Lacrosse event, July 21-27.

US Lacrosse Accepting Nominations for Youth Awards

May 1, 2013

US Lacrosse and its men’s and women’s game youth subcommittees are currently accepting nominations for the US Lacrosse Youth Awards, which honor individuals who have made a significant impact at the youth lacrosse level.

Boys' Latin No. 1 in Nike/USL HS Boys April 30

April 30, 2013

Unbeaten Boys’ Latin (Md.) has improved to 15-0 and remains the unanimous No. 1-ranked team in the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Boys’ Lacrosse Top 25 poll, released April 30 by US Lacrosse.

PE and Soft Lacrosse Grants Available

April 30, 2013

US Lacrosse is accepting applications for 2013 physical education lacrosse workshop grants and soft lacrosse equipment grants.

USL Joins Stop Abuse in Sport Campaign

April 25, 2013

US Lacrosse has pledged to join the national Make the Commitment: Stop Abuse in Sport campaign being spearheaded by the U.S. Olympic Committee.

McDonogh (Md.) Still Tops USL/Nike Girls' Top 25

April 23, 2013

Unbeaten McDonogh (Md.), winner of 84 consecutive games, has improved to 15-0 and received all first-place votes to remain No. 1 in the April 23 Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls’ Lacrosse National Top 25 poll.

Teams Named for WCLA National Championships

April 23, 2013

Three-time national champion Colorado State earned the top seed in the Division I bracket of the 2013 US Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA) National Championships, presented by Harrow Sports, while James Madison University Club earned the No. 1 seed in the Division II bracket.

USL Accepting Nominations for 2013 Carroll Award

April 19, 2013

US Lacrosse is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Gerald J. Carroll, Jr. Exemplary Coaching Award through Aug. 1, 2013. A committee comprised of Carroll friends and family selects the recipient who is then recognized at the 2014 US Lacrosse National Convention, presented by Champion, Jan. 10-12 in Philadelphia, Pa.

Accepting Applications 2013 Breschi Scholarship

April 17, 2013

US Lacrosse is now accepting applications for the 2013 Michael Breschi Scholarship through July 1, 2013. The college scholarship is a one-time award of $2,500 for each of the two recipients.

No. 1 Boys' Latin 11-0 in Nike/USL HS Boys Top 25

April 16, 2013

Unbeaten Boys’ Latin (Md.) has won its first 11 games and received all first-place votes to remain the No. 1-ranked team in the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Boys’ Lacrosse Top 25 poll, released today by US Lacrosse.

2012 US Lacrosse Participation Report

April 16, 2013

National lacrosse participation topped 720,000 players on organized teams in 2012, according to an annual report released by US Lacrosse.

CEO Stenersen Among Symposium Speakers

April 11, 2013

US Lacrosse President & CEO Steve Stenersen will be among the featured presenters at the annual MedStar Sports Symposium on April 20 in Towson, Maryland.

USL Launches “You Make the Call” Video Series

April 10, 2013

US Lacrosse has released its instructional web video series, “You Make the Call” for men’s and women’s game officials.

McDonogh Girls Still No. 1 in Nike/USL Top 25

April 9, 2013

Unbeaten McDonogh (Md.), winner of 80 consecutive games, received eight first-place votes to remain the No. 1-ranked team in the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls’ Lacrosse National Top 25 poll, released today by US Lacrosse.

WCLA & MCLA Player of the Year Watchlists

April 5, 2013

On behalf of the Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA) and the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) organizations, US Lacrosse today announced the 2013 Amtahcha Award and Godekeraw Award women’s and men’s watch lists, respectively.

Scholarship Winners Named for National Tournament

April 4, 2013

US Lacrosse, with sponsorship from the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA), today announced the 34 US Lacrosse Women's National Tournament Scholarship Program winners.

USL Member Coaches Honored by PCA

April 3, 2013

Three US Lacrosse member coaches were recently named among the 20 national winners of the Positive Coaching Alliance’s (PCA) Double-Goal Coach Awards.

Boys' Latin Stays Atop Nike-USL Top 25

April 2, 2013

Unbeaten Boys’ Latin (Md.) received all eight first-place votes to maintain the No. 1 ranking in the latest Nike/US Lacrosse High School Boys’ Lacrosse Top 25 poll, released today by US Lacrosse.

Recruiting Sponsor Named for National Tournament

March 28, 2013

US Lacrosse today announced LacrosseRecruits.com as the official recruiting sponsor for the US Lacrosse Women’s National Tournament. The two-year sponsorship includes the 2013 and 2014 tournaments hosted during the NCAA women’s lacrosse tournament over Memorial Day weekend. The 2013 tournament will be held at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa.

McDonogh (Md.) No. 1 in Nike/USL Girls' Top 25

March 26, 2013

Unbeaten McDonogh (Md.) received eight first-place votes to claim the No. 1 ranking in the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Girls' Lacrosse National Top 25 poll, released March 26.

USL, Hartford Team for Ticket Promotion Saturday

March 26, 2013

US Lacrosse and the University of Hartford have announced a ticket promotion for members of US Lacrosse attending the Hawks’ men’s lacrosse home game Saturday vs. UMBC. Any member of US Lacrosse will be able to purchase general admission tickets for just $3 each.

Boys' Latin No. 1 in Nike-US Lacrosse Boys' Top 25

March 25, 2013

Unbeaten Boys' Latin (Md.) received eight first-place votes to claim the No. 1 ranking in the Nike/US Lacrosse High School Boys’ Lacrosse Top 25 poll, released March 20 by US Lacrosse.

USL Championships Accepting Teams through April 25

March 19, 2013

US Lacrosse has announced that it will accept team registrations for the US Lacrosse Championships, powered by Lacrosse Unlimited, through April 25. The championships are the only youth lacrosse tournaments run by the sport's national governing body, open to boys' and girls' U11, U13 and U15 teams.

Statement from Steve Stenersen on Seton Hill

March 16, 2013

US Lacrosse president and CEO Steve Stenersen has issued a statement regarding the tragic accident involving members of the women's lacrosse program at Seton Hill University.

USL, GRSA Offer Credit for Southeast Championships

March 14, 2013

US Lacrosse and the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance have announced a promotion to award two teams a registration credit for the third annual US Lacrosse Southeast Championships, powered by Lacrosse Unlimited, June 7-9 at the WRAL Soccer Center.

Officials Observer Grant Winners Named

March 8, 2013

US Lacrosse has named two grant recipients for both the Scott Boyle Memorial Observers Program and the Susie Ganzenmuller Observers Program for men’s and women’s game officials.

New Officials’ Scholarship Program

March 1, 2013

US Lacrosse, with sponsorship from the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA), announces a new scholarship program to aid officials interested in working at the annual US Lacrosse Women's National Tournament.

2013 Tewaaraton Watch Lists Announced

February 22, 2013

The Tewaaraton Foundation has announced the 2013 Tewaaraton Award men’s and women’s watch lists. The lists include the top players across all three divisions of NCAA lacrosse and highlight the early contenders for the 2013 Tewaaraton Award.

Free Online Coaches and Officials Courses

February 21, 2013

US Lacrosse has released its newly created “Men’s Game Officiating” and “Women’s Game Officiating” online courses, as well as its freshly redesigned US Lacrosse Coaching Education Program (CEP) Level 1 online courses, “Men’s Fundamentals of Coaching” and “Women’s Fundamentals of Coaching.”

Video Analysis of HS Boys Concussions

February 19, 2013

A new study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine may help keep athletes safer by identifying and preventing the incidence of concussion injuries in boys’ high school lacrosse

Lacrosse Unlimited Sponsors USL Championships

February 15, 2013

US Lacrosse has announced Lacrosse Unlimited as the official retailer of the US Lacrosse Regional and Under-15 National Championships. The two-year sponsorship includes five youth tournaments hosted by lacrosse’s national governing body.

USL Statement on Diversity & Inclusion

February 14, 2013

The US Lacrosse Board of Directors has approved a statement that officially defines the national governing body’s position on diversity and inclusion.

USL CEO Comments on HB 1123

February 13, 2013

US Lacrosse President and CEO Steve Stenersen today issued comments on the proposed Maryland House of Delegates Bill 1123, which if passed, would legislate that girls’ lacrosse players wear protective headgear.

Jolly Named Carroll Award Winner

February 6, 2013

US Lacrosse has announced Mike Jolly of Clinton, Mich., as the 2012 Gerald J. Carroll Exemplary Coaching Award recipient.

Lacrosse Magazine Names NCAA D-I Top 20

January 31, 2013

The Loyola men and Florida women earned the top spots in Lacrosse Magazine's 2013 NCAA Division I preseason rankings, released today.

Final Roster Named for 2013 Women's National Team

January 29, 2013

US Lacrosse has announced the 18-player U.S. Women’s National Team that is set to compete in the 2013 FIL World Cup, July 11-20 in Oshawa, Ontario.

Convention Draws Nearly 7,000 and $8M to Phila.

January 18, 2013

The US Lacrosse National Convention, presented by Champion, drew 6,889 participants to Philadelphia Jan. 11-13, generating $7.86 million in economic impact for the City of Brotherly Love.

Convention, Fan Fest Hit Philadelphia This Weekend

January 9, 2013

The US Lacrosse National Convention, presented by Champion, and the US Lacrosse Fan Fest, sponsored by Moe's Southwest Grill and deBeer/Gait Lacrosse, will bring upwards of 6,000 lacrosse coaches, officials, administrators and fans to Philadelphia Jan. 11-13.

ESPN Schedule Set for Champion Challenge

January 7, 2013

The U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams will be in action against defending NCAA champions Loyola and Northwestern on ESPN3 and ESPNU.

LM Names No. 20 for NCAA Division I

January 7, 2013

Lacrosse Magazine has slotted the Bryant men and Princeton women as its 20th-ranked teams entering 2013, as part of its preseason countdown of collegiate lacrosse's top teams and players.

LM Releases NCAA Division II Preseason Rankings

January 4, 2013

Lacrosse Magazine has released its 2013 NCAA Division II preseason rankings and players of the year.

Griffin Hired as USL's Health & Safety Director

January 3, 2013

US Lacrosse has hired Bruce Griffin to fill the organization’s newly-created position as director of health & sport safety.

LM Releases NCAA Division III Preseason Rankings

January 3, 2013

Lacrosse Magazine has released its 2013 NCAA Division III men's and women's preseason rankings and players of the year.

LM Releases 2013 JuCo Preseason Rankings

January 2, 2013

Lacrosse Magazine has released its 2013 preseason rankings and players of the year for National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) men's and women's lacrosse.