Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. It’s Fall Classic week.
For U.S. men’s team midfielder Steven DeNapoli, Friday’s exhibition game against rival Canada will be his first time donning the red, white and blue since a devastating knee injury just weeks before the 2018 world championship precluded him from traveling with the team to Israel. Another opportunity. That’s all DeNapoli has ever wanted, or needed, in his lacrosse career.
Speaking of opportunities, US Lacrosse is accepting applications for volunteers to assist with the fan zone, retail, autograph sessions and on-field entertainment.
2. Dom Starsia will not return as head coach of the Premier Lacrosse League’s Chrome in 2020, instead transitioning to a role with the league’s advisory board, the PLL announced Monday.
Chrome finished 2-8 in the inaugural season. Six of its losses were by two goals or fewer.