Lacrosse America Meets Machine
Published on June 14, 2006 under Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Chicago Machine News Release
On the day the Riptide swirls into Chicago to take on the Machine, Lacrosse America founder, Rich Martin, will drop the first face-off ball. Martin founded Lacrosse America back in 1991 to help develop the sport of lacrosse in the Chicagoland area. Since then, over 20,000 athletes have participated in Lacrosse America events and the organization continues to grow as it provides a multitude of lacrosse programs for individuals who have a love for the game. Programs offered by Lacrosse America span from youth camps to adult leagues and range geographically from Chicago and its' surrounding suburbs to multiple locations in Wisconsin.
"Lacrosse America has done an amazing job of bringing the sport of lacrosse to the region," said Machine Head Coach Kevin Finneran. "Rich Martin's vision created the foundation for the exponential growth of lacrosse in Chicago and Lacrosse America's programs continue to foster a love for the game of lacrosse."
GROUP RATE FOR JUNE 24th GAME
Join the Chicago Machine and Lacrosse America Director, Rich Martin, on Saturday, June 24th as the Machine battles to stay above the under-tow of the Los Angeles Riptide. Show your support for Chicago lacrosse by wearing your Lacrosse America and Chicago Machine gear and receive the group rate of $17.50 at the door. Face-off begins at 7:00pm at the Sports Complex at Benedictine University.
Come see professional lacrosse "CHICAGO STYLE".
2006 Machine Game Schedule:
Date Opponent Time
JUNE 17 @ LOS ANGELES 1:00PM
JUNE 24 LOS ANGELES 7:00PM
JULY 1 LONG ISLAND 7:00PM
JULY 8 @ SAN FRANCISCO 1:00PM
JULY 22 @ DENVER 7:30PM
JULY 29 LOS ANGELES 2:00PM
AUGUST 5 DENVER 2:00PM
AUGUST 12 @ SAN FRANCISCO 1:00PM
Local Television - Comcast SportsNet television schedule:
June 24th Los Angeles Riptide at 7:00pm Live
Replay Monday, June 26th at 3:00pm
July 8th @ San Francisco Dragons at 3:00pm Live
August 5th Denver Outlaws at 2:00pm
Tape Delay Sunday, August 6th at 7:00pm
Replay Monday, August 7th at 3:00pm
Major League Lacrosse Stories from June 14, 2006
- Riptide update - Los Angeles Riptide
- Spallina Named To MLL All-Star Team - Philadelphia Barrage
- Lacrosse America Meets Machine - Chicago Machine
- Four Pride players tabbed as 2006 MLL All-Stars - New Jersey Pride
- Pride advance to 3-1 with record-tying offensive output - New Jersey Pride
- Cannons Poskay Named MLL Cascade Rookie of Week - Boston Cannons
- Four Cannons Named MLL All-Stars - Boston Cannons
- Dougherty Wins MLL Weekly Honors - Philadelphia Barrage
- Leveille Named to MLL All Star Team - Chicago Machine
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