Major League Lacrosse

Major League Lacrosse is a professional field lacrosse league played in the United States. MLL began play in the summer of 2001 as a single-entity ownership league. MLL was founded by Jake Steinfeld, Dave Morrow and Tim Robertson in 1999. Jake Steinfeld is famous for creating the "Body By Jake" line of exercise equipment and videos. Dave Morrow is a former All-American lacrosse player and the president of Warrior Lacrosse Equipment.

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Lacrosse - United States - 2001 - All-America

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MLL plays field lacrosse, or outdoor lacrosse. The season runs from May to August. MLL rules that differ from traditional lacrosse rules include: a two-point goal line 15 yards from each goal, a 60-second shot clock, a limit of three long-stick defensemen per team, the elimination of the restraining box and the release of all players on the face-off. The 60-second shot clock was changed from a 45-second shot clock in 2005.

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MLL announced on March 9, 2005 that the league will expand to Los Angeles for the 2006 season. The team will play its home games atHome Depot Center and will be operated by AEG, Inc. The league announced on July 2 that Denver, Colorado would also be an expansion city with a team playing at INVESCO Field. The league also added teams in Chicago, Illinois and San Francisco, California and created a western division for the start of the 2006 season.

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March 9 - 2005 - Los Angeles - Home Depot Center - July 2 - Denver, Colorado - INVESCO Field - Chicago, Illinois - San Francisco, California

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