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US Lacrosse was founded in 1998 as the sport's national governing body. Headquartered in Baltimore, Md., US Lacrosse has a full-time staff of over 40 individuals working to promote and develop the sport.

Media members desiring more information about the sport should contact:

Colleen Sperry Aungst
Public Relations Coordinator
US Lacrosse
410-235-6882 ext. 155
caungst@uslacrosse.org



Lacrosse in the Recent News

Lacrosse Carves Out Niche in U.S. Sports
Mike Chambers, Denver Post (Jan. 1, 2009)


Daddio, Maltz Examples of Loudoun's Lacrosse Growth
Jason Rufner, Loudoun (Va.) Times-Mirror (Dec. 16, 2008)

Regional Lacrosse Becomes State Powerhouse
Ryan Piersol, Issaquah (Wa.) Press (Nov. 4, 2008)


Bringing Lacrosse to Bridgeport
Brad Durrell, The Bridgeport News (Oct. 9, 2008)


Monroe Goal: Youth Lacrosse League
Joel C. Thompson, Connecticut Post (Oct 2, 2008)


Lacrosse's Popularity? The Proof is in the Park
David Rice, St. Petersburg Times (Sept 19, 2008)


Lacrosse in the Olympics?
John Weaver, Baltimore Sun (August 6, 2008)


Lacrosse Growth in S.C. Reflects National Trend
Jim Halley, USA Today (July 31, 2008)


Lacrosse Booming in the South
Brett McMurphy, The Tampa Tribune (July 10, 2008)


Lacrosse is a Sport on the Rise
John R. Johnson, Brockton (Ma.) Enterprise (June 21, 2008)

Lacrosse Gains in Popularity Locally
Andrew Simon, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (June 13, 2008)


Increasingly, A Numbers Game: Lacrosse Draws a Crowd
Kevin Paul Dupont, Boston Globe (May 24, 2008)


After Scandel, Duke Lacrosse Makes a Comeback
Frank Deford, NPR (May 21, 2008)


Lacrosse Elbows Its Way Onto the Scene
Bob Molinaro, The Virginian-Pilot (May 13, 2008)


Youth Lacrosse Program Places Premium on Sportsmanship
Bill Finley, New York Times (May 11, 2008)


Over 25 Years Later, Lacrosse is Here to Stay
Jeff Haws, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (May 6, 2008)


Coast to Coast
Andrew Greif, Oregon Daily Emerald (Apr 17, 2008)


The 'New' Game in Town, 'Old' Lacrosse is an American Original
Jason Smith, Memphis Commercial Appeal (Apr 10, 2008)


Lacrosse Scores with Capistrano Athletes
Ryan Kuhn, Capistrano (Ca) Dispatch (Apr 4, 2008)


Hudson Lax Eager to Start
Phil Ricciuti, Hudson (Ma) Sun (Mar 20, 2008)


Coming to a Head
Meredith Cohn, The Baltimore Sun (Feb 21, 2008)


Miami-Dade Players Get Ready for Lacrosse Season
Andre C. Fernandex, Miami Herald (Feb 6, 2008)

Lacrosse Teams, Supporters Petition Temecula District for CIF Standing
Claudia Bustamante, Riverside (Ca.) Press-Enterprise (Jan 25, 2008)


Resident Offers to Field Lacrosse Teams
Alisha Pina, The Providence Journal (Jan 9, 2008)

Lacrosse Museum Pays Homage to the Sport's Original Members
Jerry Reynolds, Indian Country Today (Oct 31, 2007)

Sticking Around the Game
Steve Crowe, Boston Globe (Aug 26, 2007)


Lacrosse Launched Kerney's NFL Career
Danny O'Neill, The Seattle Times (Aug 20, 2007)


Crosse-ing Over: Athletes Discovering Lacrosse at Younger Ages
Sheri Dauskurdas, Chicago Suburban News (May 25, 2007)

Cradle of a Sport Has Crossed the Gender Line 
Aimee Berg, New York Times (May 13, 2007)

How Lacrosse Helped Bills' Fowler 
Chris Brown, BuffaloBills.com (May 11, 2007)

Lacrosse is on the Move 
Jeff Lockridge, The Tennessean (May 9, 2007)

Girls Lacrosse Catching Fire in Central Oregon 
Heather Clark, The Bend Bulletin (April 9, 2007)

Burgeoning Lacrosse Makes a Play for Durham Adolescents 
David Newton, The Durham News (March 17, 2007)

A Father Goes to Aid His Son and Duke 
George Vecsey, The New York Times (February 25, 2007)

The Stickmaster Cometh 
Doug Foster, Forest Grove News-Times (February 21, 2007)

Lacrosse Slowly Takes Root in Evansville 
Drew Bruno, Evansville Courier & Press  (January 29, 2007)


Lacrosse Has Loyal Following 
Matthew Eisley, Raleigh News & Observer (May 21, 2006)

Lacrosse la boom 
Frank Deford, SI.com (Apr. 26, 2006)




 


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