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UWLX
The United Women’s Lacrosse League (UWLX) was a women's lacrosse league in the United States. It was co-founded in Boston, Massachusetts, by Digit Murphy and Aronda Kirby of the Play It Forward Sports Foundation, under the ownership of United Women's Sports LLC in a strategic partnership with STX. Penn State women's lacrosse alum and former United States national team player Michele DeJuliis was appointed as the league’s first commissioner. DeJuliis left after the 2016 season to found the Women's Professional Lacrosse League (WPLL); Kristan Ash served as the second and final league commissioner. The league comprised four teams: the Baltimore Ride, Boston Storm, Long Island Sound and Philadelphia Force. Long Island won the first two championships and Philadelphia won the third and final championship. History UWLX was the first opportunity in the form of a nationally competitive league afforded to women looking to continue playing lacrosse after their collegiate play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 UWLX Season
The 2016 United Women's Lacrosse League season, the first in the history of the UWLX, started on May 28, 2016 and ended with the league championship game on July 31, 2016 in which the Long Island Sound defeated the Boston Storm in a 13-8 final. The first game in league history took place on May 28, 2016 at Goodman Stadium at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Opposing the Baltimore Ride, Long Island prevailed by a 13-12 tally. The team's first-ever goal was scored by McKinley Curro, who would also score the league's first-ever two-point goal. Devon Wills served as the starting goaltender, allowing the first goal in UWLX history to Baltimore's Beth Glaros, while also registering the first win in league history. Offseason 2016 UWLX Draft results In the inaugural draft, Maryland Terrapins alumnus and former US national team player Katie Schwarzmann would be the first ever player selected, taken by the Baltimore Ride with the top pick. Other players selected in the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Island Sound (UWLX)
The Long Island Sound are a United Women's Lacrosse League (UWLX) professional women's field lacrosse team based in Long Island, New York. They have played in the UWLX since the 2016 season. In the 2016 season, the four teams in the UWLX played in a barnstorm (sports), barnstorming format, with all four teams playing at a single venue. Franchise history The Long Island Sound is one of the original four teams of the United Women's Lacrosse League (MLL). United Women's Lacrosse League, UWLX was founded by Digit Murphy and Aronda Kirby in a strategic partnership with STX (sports manufacturer), STX. On February 23, 2016, Danielle Gallagher was announced as the first general manager in franchise history. On March 17, 2016, Shannon Smith was announced as the Sound's first head coach. The first game in franchise history took place on May 28, 2016 at Goodman Stadium at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Opposing the Baltimore Ride, Long Island prevailed by a 13-12 tally. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philadelphia Force (UWLX)
The Philadelphia Force are a United Women's Lacrosse League (UWLX) professional women's field lacrosse team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have played in the UWLX since the 2016 season. In the 2016 season, the four teams in the UWLX will play on a barnstorming format, with all four teams playing at a single venue. Franchise history The Philadelphia Force is one of the original four teams of the United Women's Lacrosse League (MLL). UWLX was founded by Digit Murphy and Aronda Kirby in a strategic partnership with STX. On February 23, 2016, Caitlin Jackson was announced as the first general manager in franchise history. On March 17, 2016, Missy Doherty was announced as the Force's first head coach. The first game in franchise history took place on May 28, 2016 at Goodman Stadium at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Opposing the Boston Storm, Philadelphia lost by a 16–8 mark. The team's first-ever goal was scored by Rebecca Lynch, with Hilary Bowen logg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baltimore Ride
The Baltimore Ride were a United Women's Lacrosse League (UWLX) professional women's field lacrosse team based in Baltimore, Maryland. They played in the UWLX since the 2016 season. In the 2016 season, the four teams in the UWLX played in a barnstorm_(sports), barnstorming format, with all four teams playing at a single venue. Franchise History The Baltimore Ride was one of the original four teams of the United Women's Lacrosse League (MLL). United Women's Lacrosse League, UWLX was founded by Digit Murphy and Aronda Kirby in a strategic partnership with STX (sports manufacturer), STX. On February 23, 2016, Colleen Shearer was named as the first general manager in franchise history. On March 17, 2016, Jen Adams was announced as the Ride's first head coach. The first game in franchise history took place on May 28, 2016 at Goodman Stadium at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Opposing the Long Island Storm, Baltimore lost by a 13–12 mark. The team's first-ever goal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston Storm (UWLX)
The Boston Storm are a United Women's Lacrosse League (UWLX) professional women's field lacrosse team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have played in the UWLX since the 2016 season. In the 2017 season, the four teams in the UWLX played in a barnstorming format, with all four teams playing at a single venue. Franchise History The Boston Storm is one of the original four teams of the United Women's Lacrosse League (UWXL). UWLX was founded by Digit Murphy and Aronda Kirby in a strategic partnership with STX. On February 23, 2016, Bowen Holden was named as the first general manager in franchise history. On March 17, 2016, Amy Patton was announced as the Storm's first head coach. The first game in franchise history took place on May 28, 2016 at Goodman Stadium at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Opposing the Philadelphia Force, Boston prevailed by a 16–8 tally. The team's first-ever goal was scored by Kailah Kempney, with Danielle Estrasco logging the assist. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Women's Sports
United Women's Sports LLC (UWS) is an American professional sports company based in Providence, Rhode Island. Operating women's professional sports leagues as a financially sustainable sports entertainment product, UWS works toward raising awareness of women in sport. The business model for UWS is based on the objective of Play It Forward Sports, which was founded in 2015, aiming to create female leaders through sport. Such goals include providing opportunities for women to work in sports, including disciplines such as Marketing, On-Air, Production, Operations and Finance. Operating expenses for UWS includes administration, player salaries, facilities, game operations, travel/lodging and insurance, among others. Properties Founded by Digit Murphy and Aronda Kirby in 2016, the first venture of UWS involved lacrosse, with the launch of UWLX, its inaugural game took place on May 28, 2016. The flagship season culminated with the Long Island Sound capturing the league championship. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devon Wills
Devon Wills (born March 28, 1984) is an American women’s lacrosse player. Having played with the Dartmouth Big Green at the collegiate level, she would become the first female player to sign a contract with the New York Lizards of Major League Lacrosse. From 2007-13, Wills was a member of the United States national team. In 2016, she became the first-ever draft pick of the Long Island Sound, one of four charter franchises in the United Women's Lacrosse League. Playing career NCAA Named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year in 2003, Wills was also named to the All-Ivy League second-team notice. Wills participated in the 2003 and 2004 NCAA quarterfinals in 2003 and 2004. In 2005, Dartmouth qualified for the national semifinals. In her senior season, Wills was named team captain as the team appeared in the 2006 NCAA national championship game. During her Dartmouth career, Wills also qualified for a spot on the US national development team. USA Lacrosse One of Wills’ first experience ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liz Hogan
Liz Hogan (born July 1989) is an American women’s lacrosse player. Having played with the Syracuse Orange at the collegiate level, she was named to the US national team for the 2015-16 season. In 2016, she was selected by the Boston Storm as their first-ever selection in the inaugural United Women's Lacrosse League Draft. Playing career In high school, Hogan recorded 265 saves and posted a .650 save percentage in her senior year. An All-Greater Rochester selection in 2007, she also earned Honorable Mention All-American nods from US Lacrosse in 2006 and 2007. NCAA With the Syracuse Orange women's lacrosse, Hogan was a four-year starter for head coach Gary Gait. She was the first goalkeeper in program history to be named to the IWLCA All-America First Team. From 2010 – 2011, Hogan served as team captain. During Hogan’s senior year, she was a unanimous choice to the Preseason All- Big East team. Of note, she led the Big East conference in save percentage (.489). She also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jazmine Smith
Jazmine Smith is the founder and CEO of Eyekonz, a non-profit organization which provides sporting opportunities for African American girls aged 5 to 15 in Philadelphia through participation in field hockey and lacrosse. Smith was nominated as a White House “Changemaker” for her work with Eyekonz. She would attend the United State of Women Summit from June 14 to 15, 2016 at the White House. Raised in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Smith played both field hockey and lacrosse growing up. With regards to field hockey, Smith competed at both Radnor Middle School and Radnor High School. In high school, she played for Phyllis Kilgore., a nationally renowned field hockey coach. Afterwards, Smith gained an athletic scholarship for basketball and played club field hock for Kutztown University. Having also worked as a coach, Her lacrosse and field hockey programs for African-American and Latino girls include clinics, the chance to participate on club teams, while working towards establishing teams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digit Murphy
Margaret Pearl "Digit" Murphy (née Degidio; born December 7, 1961) is an American ice hockey coach, administrator, and former college ice hockey player. She is president of the Toronto Six of the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL). Murphy has served as head coach of the Boston Blades, with whom she won two Clarkson Cups, and Kunlun Red Star WIH in the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL). She served as both head coach and president of the Toronto Six in the NWHL during the team’s inaugural season. Prior to joining the Blades, she was the head coach of the Brown Bears women's ice hockey program. She became the winningest coach in NCAA Division I women's ice hockey history during her 18th season at Brown (2006–07). She finished her NCAA coaching career with 318 wins. Playing career Murphy had a standout career as a student athlete at Cornell University during 1979 to 1983. She was a four-year letter winner for the Cornell Big Red women's ice hockey team and was a Big R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michele DeJuliis
Michele DeJuliis was appointed as the commissioner of the inaugural United Women's Lacrosse League in 2015, holding the position until December 2016. On May 23, 2013, DeJuliis was elected to the US National Lacrosse Hall of Fame. and captured a gold medal with the United States women's national lacrosse team at the 2009 Women's Lacrosse World Cup. Career Gaining All-America honors as a member of the Penn State Nittany Lions women's lacrosse team, she would amass 142 goals and 203 career points. Of note, she was part of the US national team program since 1994. A former member of the United States national team, DeJuliis captured a gold medal at the 2009 Federation of International Lacrosse Women's Lacrosse World Cup The World Lacrosse Women's World Championship (WLWWC), formerly known as the Women's Lacrosse World Cup (WLWC), the international championship of women's lacrosse, is held every four years. From its inception in 1982, it was sponsored by the gov .... In Januar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Gait
Gary Charles Gait (born April 5, 1967) is a Canadian retired Hall of Fame professional lacrosse player and currently the head coach of the men’s lacrosse team at Syracuse University, where he played the sport collegiately. On January 24, 2017, he was named the Interim Commissioner of the United Women's Lacrosse League. He played collegiately for the Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse team and professionally in the indoor National Lacrosse League and the outdoor MLL, while representing Canada at the international level. Gait has been inducted into the United States Lacrosse National Hall of Fame and the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame. He was a four-time All-American for the Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse team from 1987-90 (including first-team honors from 1988 to 1990), and was on three NCAA championship-winning teams. He twice won the Lt. Raymond Enners Award, given to the most outstanding college lacrosse player, in 1988 and 1990. Gait holds the Syracuse career goals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
