Zed Williams took the Premier Lacrosse League Championship Series by storm this summer, dominating for Whipsnakes LC while also reminding us what matters most — family.

In the September/October issue of US Lacrosse Magazine, learn about Williams and his unwavering dedication to his family in a must-read feature by staff writer Nelson Rice. While accepting the Championship Series MVP award, Williams tried to hand it off to Kyle Bernlohr. He didn’t think he deserved it. Then, after accepting the honor, he left us with one of the lasting memories of the summer: “This one’s for my dad.”

Also in the September/October edition: The Summer of Activism saw major steps taken toward racial equality in both Major League Lacrosse and the Premier Lacrosse League; Learn more about Brendan Grimes in USA Insider; Angie Benson got a second chance at college lacrosse and has not wasted the opportunity; We are ready. Here are 15 ways lacrosse will come back stronger.

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Zed Williams, the @PremierLacrosse MVP, brought joy to his family and another championship to the @PLLWhipsnakes.

Don't miss @Nelson__Rice's cover story at 2 p.m. ET. pic.twitter.com/diGziZd65Q

— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) September 1, 2020

UP FRONT

From the CEO: The Rush to Return
By Steve Stenersen

US Lacrosse CEO Steve Stenersen: "If the immediate health and welfare of players is of the highest importance, should these events go on?"

From the Editor: A Summer Whirlwind
By Matt DaSilva

Editor in Chief Matt DaSilva writes about how a "new normal" implies things may not go back to how they used to be. That's not necessarily a bad thing.

From the Field: We're Here For You

During the pandemic, US Lacrosse provided leadership and resources to our members. Now more than ever, the lacrosse community needs guidance as we return to play.

PODCAST

Reese's Pieces
By Matt Hamilton

Maryland women's head coach Cathy Reese joined Paul Carcaterra on the "Overtime" podcast to discuss relationships and leading the Terps back to the pinnacle of college lacrosse.

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• The Iroquois Nationals' fight to be included in The World Games 2022.

• Chirping by mic'd up players in the PLL Championship Series made headlines.

• Chazz Woodson, the new head coach for Hampton, is making a homecoming, by Matt Hamilton.

• The WPLL has been shut down. Read why it happened and take a trip down memory lane with some of our lasting moments in league history.

• Both professional men's leagues utilized emergency goalkeepers. Ronnie Fernando suited up for two teams in one night in the MLL, while JD Colarusso and Alex Ready were prepared to be called upon in the PLL.

• The Vault, a new series from US Lacrosse Magazine, delves into the current lives of former cover subjects.

• The moto grip is gone in college lacrosse, as faceoff men must now utilize the standing neutral grip.

FUEL

The Summer of Activism
By Matt Hamilton and Nelson Rice

How the PLL's Black Lacrosse Alliance and the MLL Four turned pro lacrosse into a platform for change.

Awards Season

US Lacrosse named nine winners of its 2020 Youth Awards as well as 75 high school players who earned the 2020 Bob Scott Award for boys and the Jackie Pitts Award for girls.

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Impact Athletes
Kenny DeJohn and Paul Ohanian

These are unusual and unprecedented times. But great challenges offer great opportunities. US Lacrosse reorganized 24 high school boys' and girls' lacrosse players who are supporting their communities with special efforts.

5-and-5

An untrammeled view of the game from the eyes of those who play it best.

FEATURES

Right Place, Right Time
By Kenny DeJohn

How Angie Benson of Virginia Tech got a second chance at college lacrosse and discovered her voice as a leader in the Black lacrosse community.

Strength of the Wolf
By Nelson Rice

How Zed Williams brought joy to his family and another title to the Whipsnakes.

Players Academy
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Gain an edge with Tom Schreiber in this online instructional series.

They Played On
By Phil Shore

How MLL's 20th season presented a microcosm of the chaos and complexity of America in 2020.

A Sport That Sticks
By Nelson Rice

Lacrosse takes root in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.

15 Ways Lacrosse Will Come Back Stronger
By US Lacrosse Staff

Here are 15 ways the lacrosse community and the sport at large can emerge from this pandemic and period of social change better than we were before.

USA Insider

Ready to Roll
By Nelson Rice

U.S. U20 star Brendan Grimes remains prepared and upbeat despite bumpy ride through back injury, coronavirus cancellations.

Follow Your Path
By Madison Doucette

The U.S. U19 goalkeeper writes a first-person essay about having pride about coming out as gay and how her teammates have supported her.

USA Superlatives

We polled members of the U.S. men's and women's national teams about their teammates. Now presenting, the national team superlatives.

GIVE & GO

Caitlyn Wurzburger
Interview by Matt DaSilva

Ziplining and getting hangry with the U.S. U19 star and UNC freshman.