2007 MLL season
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Major League Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse, or MLL, is a professional men's field lacrosse league that is made up of five teams in the United States and one team in Canada.- History :...
season was the 7th season of the league. The season began on May 12 and concluded with the championship game on August 26, 2007.
General information
In November 2006, the Baltimore Bayhawks relocated to Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
and became the Washington Bayhawks. They played 5 of their 6 games at Multi-Sport Field
Multi-Sport Field
Multi-Sport Field is a 2,500-seat multi-purpose stadium in Washington, D.C. on the campus of Georgetown University. The field was originally used for intramurals and was adopted for soccer in 1994 as Harbin Field...
and 1 at George Mason Stadium
George Mason Stadium
George Mason Stadium is a 5,000-seat stadium in Fairfax, Virginia on the campus of George Mason University. It serves as the home to George Mason's soccer and lacrosse teams....
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New venues in 2007
- The Boston Cannons moved their home games to Harvard StadiumHarvard StadiumHarvard Stadium is a horseshoe-shaped football stadium in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. Built in 1903, the stadium seats 30,323. The stadium seated up to 57,166 in the past, as permanent steel stands were installed in the north end of the stadium in 1929...
. - The Chicago Machine moved their home games to Toyota ParkToyota Park (Bridgeview)Toyota Park is a soccer-specific stadium located at 71st Street and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview, Illinois. It is the home stadium of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, members of Major League Soccer . Toyota Park was developed at a cost of around $100 million. The facility opened June 11, 2006...
. - The Philadelphia Barrage moved their home games to United Sports Training Center
New rules in 2007:
- Moved the two-point arc back to 16 yards (15 m) away from the goal. It had previously been 15 yards (14 m) away.
- Created the same stick dimension requirements as NCAA.
- Enforce “pull-strings” as making a stick illegally altered and thus cannot re-enter the game.
Chicago won for the first time in franchise history on June 2 defeating Denver. The Machine had lost a league record 13 consecutive games (including all 12 games in 2006).
The 2007 season was a record breaking season:
- On June 16, the Rochester Rattlers won a 27-26 (in overtime) game over the Denver Outlaws in the highest scoring game in MLL history at INVESCO Field at Mile High.
- A MLL record crowd of 19,793 watched the July 4 game between Chicago and Denver at INVESCO Field at Mile High. The previous mark was 15,981, set by a Los Angeles at Denver game in 2006.
- John Grant, Jr. broke the league's single-season points record with 71 points, while Spencer FordSpencer FordSpencer Ford is a professional lacrosse player who plays for the Washington Bayhawks of the Major League Lacrosse. The Lizards acquired Spencer Ford from the LA Riptide for the 5th overall pick in the 2000 Collegiate Draft....
set the single-season assists record 47.
Regular season
W = Wins, L = Losses, PCT = Winning Percentage, GF = Goals For, 2ptGF = 2 point Goals For, GA = Goals Against, 2ptGA = 2 point Goals Against| Qualified for playoffs |
Philadelphia finished first in the East over Rochester based on a better conference record (8-2 vs. 7-3).
Boston finished 3rd in the East based on combine record against Long Island and Washington: 3-1 (2-0 against Washington, and 1-1 against Long Island). Long Island finished 4th based on combine record against Boston and Washington: 2-2 (1-1 against Washington 1-1 against Boston) and Washington finished 5th based on combine record against Boston and Long Island: 1-3 (1-1 against Long Island and 0-2 against Boston).
All Star Game
July 8 at Harvard StadiumHarvard Stadium
Harvard Stadium is a horseshoe-shaped football stadium in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. Built in 1903, the stadium seats 30,323. The stadium seated up to 57,166 in the past, as permanent steel stands were installed in the north end of the stadium in 1929...
in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
Eastern Conference All Stars 19-12 Western Conference All Stars
MVP Matt Poskay (Boston) for the Eastern Conference
Playoffs
The 2007 NB ZipNew Balance
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Major League Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse, or MLL, is a professional men's field lacrosse league that is made up of five teams in the United States and one team in Canada.- History :...
Championship Weekend
Steinfeld Cup
The Steinfeld Cup is the trophy given annually to the winners ofthe New Balance Major League Lacrosse Championship. It is named after MLL founder Jake Steinfeld...
took place August 25-26 at PAETEC Park
PAETEC Park
Sahlen's Stadium, formerly PAETEC Park and Marina Auto Stadium, is a soccer-specific stadium in Rochester, New York, USA. It is home to the Rochester Rhinos soccer team of the USL Pro league and the Western New York Flash of Women's Professional Soccer. It is also home of the Major League Lacrosse ...
in Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
Semi Finals
August 25 @PAETEC Park
PAETEC Park
Sahlen's Stadium, formerly PAETEC Park and Marina Auto Stadium, is a soccer-specific stadium in Rochester, New York, USA. It is home to the Rochester Rhinos soccer team of the USL Pro league and the Western New York Flash of Women's Professional Soccer. It is also home of the Major League Lacrosse ...
, Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
Philadelphia 13-12(OT) Denver
Los Angeles 15-14 Rochester
Championship
August 27@PAETEC Park
PAETEC Park
Sahlen's Stadium, formerly PAETEC Park and Marina Auto Stadium, is a soccer-specific stadium in Rochester, New York, USA. It is home to the Rochester Rhinos soccer team of the USL Pro league and the Western New York Flash of Women's Professional Soccer. It is also home of the Major League Lacrosse ...
, Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
Philadelphia 16-13 Los Angeles
Bracket
MVP: Matt StriebelMatt Striebel
Matt Striebel is a lacrosse midfielder who currently plays professional field lacrosse for the Rochester Rattlers of Major League Lacrosse . He has also played professional box lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League...
(Philadelphia)
Awards
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MVP Award Major League Lacrosse MVP Award The Bud Light Major League Lacrosse MVP Award is awarded annually to the best performing player of Major League Lacrosse.... |
John Grant, Jr. | Rochester |
| Rookie of the Year Award Major League Lacrosse Rookie of the Year Award The Cascade Major League Lacrosse Rookie of the Year Award is given annually to the top first-time athlete of the season.Cascade began sponsorship of the award in 2003.... |
Alex Smith Alex Smith (lacrosse) Alexander Frederick Smith, was born in the city of Timonium, Maryland, August 8, 1984, to Dr. Frederick G. Smith and Dr. Vanessa K. Smith, and is the oldest of three sons. He most notably known for his skills on the lacrosse field, as a faceoff specialist, at the University of Delaware, and now... |
Rochester |
| Coach of the Year Award Major League Lacrosse Coach of the Year Award The Brine Major League Lacrosse Coach of the Year Award is given annually to the best coach of the MLL. Merrill Lynch was the sponsor of the award from 2001-2003. Warrior was the sponsor from 2004 to 2006.... |
John Tucker John Tucker (lacrosse) John Tucker is a retired American professional lacrosse player and the former head coach of the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League.-Playing career:... |
Los Angeles |
| Defensive player of the Year Award Major League Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year Award Warrior Major League Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year Award is given annually to the individual judged to be, from amongst all MLL players, the best all-around defensively across a given season. Brodie Merrill has largely dominated this award, winning it a record six consecutive... |
Brodie Merrill Brodie Merrill Brodie Merrill is a Canadian lacrosse player. He currently plays in the National Lacrosse League for the Philadelphia Wings and Major League Lacrosse for the Hamilton Nationals.-High school career:... |
Rochester |
| Offensive player of the Year Award Major League Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Year Award Warrior Major League Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Year Award is given annually to the best all around offensive player of the MLL.... |
John Grant, Jr. | Rochester |
| Goaltender of the Year Award Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year Award Krauter & Co. Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year Award is given annually to the top goaltender of the season. Warrior sponsored the award from 2001 to 2004.... |
Brian Dougherty Brian Dougherty Brian "Doc" Dougherty is a lacrosse goaltender. He attended The Episcopal Academy before attending University of Maryland. He is currently the head coach at Chestnut Hill College.... |
Philadelphia |
| Sportsman of the Year Award Major League Lacrosse Sportsman of the Year Award The New Balance Major League Lacrosse Sportsman of the Year Award is given annually to the best sportsman of the MLL. The award recognizes a player who has consistently demonstrated sportsmanship through tenacity, determination and fair play on the field over the course of the regular season. This... |
Greg Bice Greg Bice Gregory Lawrence Bice is an American lacrosse player who will play for the Ohio Machine in Major League Lacrosse. He typically plays as a long pole defenseman, but can also be used as a midfielder .... |
Los Angeles |
| Most Improved Player of the Year Award Major League Lacrosse Most Improved Player of the Year Award Warrior Major League Lacrosse Most Improved Player of the Year Award is given annually to the most improved player of the MLL. This award was first given in 2005.... |
Spencer Ford Spencer Ford Spencer Ford is a professional lacrosse player who plays for the Washington Bayhawks of the Major League Lacrosse. The Lizards acquired Spencer Ford from the LA Riptide for the 5th overall pick in the 2000 Collegiate Draft.... |
Los Angeles |