On Monday, the lacrosse world heard from the players.
In a creative release of the inaugural rosters for the Premier Lacrosse League, the players shared personalized Bitmojis on social media announcing their allegiance to one of six teams – the Archers, Atlas, Chaos, Chrome, Redwoods or Whipsnakes. One by one, the rosters were unveiled for each team.
League founder Paul Rabil landed with the Atlas Lacrosse Club, alongside fellow U.S. gold medalists Trevor Baptiste, Ryan Brown, Kevin Unterstein, Steven DeNapoli, Tucker Durkin and Kyle Hartzell. Team USA's FIL World Championship MVP, Mike Ehrhardt, joined the Whipsnakes.
Built with size, strength, and speed. The hustle of triumph. A force to be reckoned with. Welcome to @PLLAtlas pic.twitter.com/9Z4zrI4CZ7
— Paul Rabil (@PaulRabil) March 4, 2019
The announcement comes the week after the PLL unveiled the team names, logos and full coaching staffs.
Check out the full rosters below.
The @PLLArchers lineup
Above All Else, Win. pic.twitter.com/gTRfwPskdk
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) March 4, 2019
ARCHERS LC
Coaches
Chris Bates
Tony Resch
Brian Kavanagh
Faceoff
Stephen Kelly
Jerry Ragonese
Attack
Kevin Rice
Marcus Holman
Will Manny
Christian Cuccinello
Davey Emala
Ryan Ambler
Midfield
Tom Schreiber
Ian Mackay
Ben McIntosh
Daniel Eipp
Austin Sims
Joe McCalliomn
Mark McNeill
Dominque Alexander
Tyler Pfister
Nick Tintle
Defense
Matt McMahon
Jackson Place
Goran Murray
Steven Waldeck
Mike Noone
Scott Ratliff
Evan Connell
Goalie
Drew Adams
Adam Ghitelman
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The @PLLAtlas lineup
A Force to Be Reckoned With pic.twitter.com/5mqIfTQYOj
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) March 4, 2019
ATLAS LC
Coaches
John Paul
Jason Lamb
Chris Kolon
Faceoff
Trevor Baptiste
Chris Mattes
Attack
Eric Law
Kieran McArdle
Ryan Brown
Chris Cloutier
James Pannell
Shack Stanwick
Midfield
Paul Rabil
Connor Buczek
Joel Tinney
John Crawley
Pat Young
Steven Brooks
Andrew Hodgson
Kevin Unterstein
Steven DeNapoli
Jake Richard
Tal Bruno
Defense
Tucker Durkin
Callum Robinson
Austin Pifani
Ryan Flanagan
Tim Semisch
Kyle Hartzell
Mike Simon
Goalie
Scott Rodgers
Jack Concannon
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The @PLLChaos lineup
Do Not Trifle With pic.twitter.com/fsRWd9Imxl
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) March 4, 2019
CHAOS LC
Coaches
Andy Towers
Ryan Curtis
Matt Pannetta
Faceoff
Thomas Kelly
Attack
Josh Bryne
Curtis Dickson
Austin Staats
Connor Fields
Miles Thompson
Joe Resitarits
Midfield
Myles Jones
Deemer Class
Jake Froccaro
Dhane Smith
Kevin Buchanan
Kyle McClancy
Jeremy Thompson
Brad Self
Tyson Bell
Mark Glicini
Patrick Resch
Defense
Matt Rees
Jarrod Nuemann
James Barclay
Dan Coates
Billy Dee Smith
Brodie Merrill
Troy Reh
Goalie
Charlie Cipriano
Blaze Riorden
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The @PLLChrome lineup
Prepare For Battle. pic.twitter.com/YRE1Q8Eq5a
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) March 4, 2019
CHROME LC
Coaches
Dom Starsia
Bob Deegan
John Walker
Faceoff
Drew Simoneau
Brendan Fowler
Attack
Jordan Wolf
Justin Guterding
Ty Thompson
Connor Cannizzaro
Callum Crawford
Chris Bocklet
Midfield
Matt Danowski
Wes Berg
Jordan Macintosh
John Ranagan
Romar Dennis
Jovan Miller
Will Haus
Mike O'Neil
Justin Turri
Defense
Mike Manley
BJ Grill
Brandon Mullins
John Lade
Joel White
Luke Duprey
John Moderski
Goalie
John Galloway
Brett Queener
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The @PLLRedwoods lineup
Born to Dominate. pic.twitter.com/TRFFn5ymeX
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) March 4, 2019
REDWOODS LC
Coaches
Nat St. Laurent
Dom Marzano
Todd MacFarlane
Faceoff
Greg Gurenlian
Brent Hiken
Attack
Dylan Molloy
Matt Kavanagh
Kylor Bellestri
Joey Sankey
Mike Bocklet
Chazz Woodson
Midfield
Joe Walters
Peter Baum
Kyle Harrison
Sergio Perkovic
Brent Adams
Sergio Salcido
JoJo Marasco
Jack Near
Patrick Harbeson
Nick Ossello
Defense
Matt Landis
Garrett Epple
Eddy Glazener
Larken Kemp
Alex Tulett
Brian Karalunas
John Sexton
Goalie
Jack Kelly
Gunnar Waldt
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The @PLLWhipsnakes lineup
Strike Without Warning. pic.twitter.com/sGxgOwwbcI
— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) March 4, 2019
WHIPSNAKES LC
Coaches
Jim Stagnitta
Mike Murphy
Brian Grady
Faceoff
Joe Nardella
Charlie Raffa
Attack
Matt Rambo
Ben Reeves
Jules Heningburg
Ryan Drenner
Jay Carlson
Dylan Maltz
Midfield
Drew Snider
Mike Chanenchuk
Connor Kelly
Joe Locascio
Kevin Cooper
Jeremy Sieverts
Tim Rotanz
Jake Bernhardt
Tyler Warner
Jeff Reynolds
Defense
Matt Dunn
Tim Muller
Bryce Young
Brett Schmidt
Foster Huggins
Mike Ehrhardt
Dylan O'Shaughnessy
Goalie
Kyle Bernlohr
Dan Morris
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