I don't read the cesspool of FanLax often, but this take was hard to miss. Wild that someone thinks reducing the number of WOMEN involved in WLAX is the answer. Of all the issues in the rulebook, that isn’t one of them. Small-minded and misogynistic.
TERPLORD=TERPLOSER
The woman’s game has to find a way to get the energy and attendance in the quarterfinal round like the men. I’ve said for years that it feels like a missed opportunity for fans to catch amazing games!
That charge call against Colorado was possibly the worst call I've ever seen. I am desperate to see a replay. It's not a push, not a charge, it was literally NOTHING
I’m always impressed at the @firstclasslax_ Best in Class events and the 2026s today are showing up. The college coach-filled sideline is proof.
Lots of ⭐️’s in this class!!
@ILWomen
I thought the facility was beautiful, so it's not a knock on any of that. But if we're looking to grow the game, let's get high-profile regular-season game down there and market the heck out of it.
Can rinse and repeat this model in several other cities, too.
For inquiring minds...
2024 National Championship Attendance (Cary, NC): 4,884
2022 National Championship (Baltimore): 8500 (sell out crowd, couldn't buy a ticket)
Just here to say that two years later I stand by this take!!
2024 Semifinal Attendance (Cary, NC): 4308
VS.
2022 Semifinal Attendance (Baltimore, MD): 7,694
There are too many lacrosse fans watching from home.
Boston College up two goals with 5:55 was not what I would've guessed after that first quarter.
NW has plenty of time to cut into this lead still, but Jen Kent's in-game adjustments to send backers to their top threats has been clutch.
@ILWomen
Something to remember, Halpern is playing with 1 YC. Which hopefully won't play a factor in the game, but the refs have really called it tight--many fouls, cards and FPS.
If you thought BC would go away, you were wrong!
It feels like Martello is the attacker on the Eagles that gets the least amount of recognition, but then plays her biggest games in the biggest moment.
Inserting Abbey Herrod on the draw has helped turn the tide, too.
HALF: @NULax 8, @BCwlax 6
The Eagles came out with a 3-0 start to Q2 and Martello’s four goals have BC right back in this!
Stats: https://t.co/a7I5DCryxi
My thoughts on Northwestern this half--
They had less time on offense in Q2, which was more of a reflection of them having it nearly all Q1. Aside from FP goals, feel like NW should continue to take advantage from the elbows.