Los Angeles Riptide

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Los Angeles Riptide
Founded2005
Folded2008
LeagueMLL
ConferenceWestern
Based inCarson, California
StadiumThe Home Depot Center Track and Field Facility
ColorsTeal, Orange, Black, Gray, White
         
Head coachJohn Tucker
General managerG. W. Mix
Division titles1 (2007)
Local mediaLos Angeles Times
KLAC

The Los Angeles Riptide were a professional lacrosse team based in Carson, California. From 2006 to 2008, they played in Major League Lacrosse and ceased operations before the 2009 season.

Franchise history[edit]

In March 2005, MLL announced that Los Angeles would receive the first of the planned four western expansion teams for the 2006 season.

The Riptide's ownership group was the Anschutz Entertainment Group. This group also owns and operates the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, their minor-league affiliates the Manchester Monarchs and Reading Royals and MLS Los Angeles Galaxy.[1]

The first Los Angeles Ripide player was Michael Watson, who was selected with the top pick in the 2006 MLL expansion draft.[1]

Season-by-season[edit]

Los Angeles Riptide
Year W L Regular season finish Playoffs
2006 6 6 3rd in Western Conference
2007 9 3 1st in Western Conference Won semifinal 15–14 over Rattlers
Lost championship 16–13 to Barrage
2008 7 5 2nd in Western Conference Lost semifinal 13–12 to Outlaws
Totals 22 14 Regular Season Win % = .611 Total Playoff Record 1–2
Playoff Win % = .333

Coaches and others[edit]

  • Head coach – John Tucker
  • Assistant coach – Mike Allan
  • Assistant coach – Shawn Trell
  • Head Athletic Trainer – Paul Lacanilao
  • Team Physician – Dr. Luga Podesta, M.D.
  • Equipment Manager – Brian Eisenberg
  • Team Administrator – Shant Kasparian

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Los Angeles Riptide History". LARiptide.com. Archived from the original on 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2007-05-18.