MLL to add 4 teams

[Andy Sharp]

I think the MLL might have learned a bit from the NLL . . . more lacrosse players don't mean more people in the seats (DC). A big city with well connected ownership and a good facility are what a new team needs to succeed.

We can all see the holes that can be filled in future expansions, let's hope the key necessities are met and the best ownership groups step up so that there aren't teams playing on baseball outfields, uggh.

Let's also hope the ownership groups have good media connections, these are some big media markets and without coverage they'll simply be looked over. Imagine the Chicago team on WGN, how cool would that be, or Oprah outfitting an audience in Warrior gear to take on the team in a scrimmage, I'd love to see that!

[Grizz]

Kerrlax,

No, its not insane, its economics It is recent and potential growth of the sport. In California, in 2000, there were 44 boys high school lacrosse teams and by 2005, there were 138, an increase of 94 teams. Of these 138 teams, 57 are in Northern California and 81 in Southern California. In 2000, Georgia had 10 boys high school teams, and 43 in 2005, an increase of 33. In 2000, North Carolina Hs 30 boys high school team, 62 in 2005, an increase of 32. I find 25 Colleges that play lacrosse in California, 4 in Georgia and 21 in North Carolina. The bottom line is that California has more male lacrosse players and potential ticket buyers at the high school and college level than Georgia or North Carolina, and California much more room for growth.

[Danny Hogan]

Kerrlax,

No, its not insane, its economics It is recent and potential growth of the sport. In California, in 2000, there were 44 boys high school lacrosse teams and by 2005, there were 138, an increase of 94 teams. Of these 138 teams, 57 are in Northern California and 81 in Southern California. In 2000, Georgia had 10 boys high school teams, and 43 in 2005, an increase of 33. In 2000, North Carolina Hs 30 boys high school team, 62 in 2005, an increase of 32. I find 25 Colleges that play lacrosse in California, 4 in Georgia and 21 in North Carolina. The bottom line is that California has more male lacrosse players and potential ticket buyers at the high school and college level than Georgia or North Carolina, and California much more room for growth.

I agree that cali was probably a better choice with regard to the west coast alignment. However one thing to think of when quantifying it is you can basically edit your comments and replace the word "Georgia" with the word "Atlanta" and you can see why it wouldn't be a bad place for a team.

[lil lady lax fan]

Any word yet on the new team's names?