LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For the first time, Premier League Lacrosse plays in Kentucky.
For lacrosse fans, it’s long overdue as professional lacrosse athletes from across the country have brought their talents to Derby City. The Premiere Lacrosse League is playing their All-Star game at Dr. Mark And Cindy Lynn Stadium on the University of Louisville Campus.
There are two teams, the “Rising Stars” and the “Veterans.” Nat St. Laurent is handling coaching duties for the “Rising Stars” team made up of professional players with three years or fewer in the Premier Lacrosse League.
“The young rising stars will play against the veterans, the older guys that have been in the league more than three years so there will be a lot of exciting talent out on the field, new meets old,” said Coach St. Laurent.
Faceoff Specialist Mike Sisselberger is on the young squad and invited to play this weekend based on fan and player votes throughout the first half of the season.
“Kind of what we go against every week, just the best guys in the world and in a culmination of the best guys in the best league, it’s crazy to think about," Sisselberger said during a practice session on Friday.
On Saturday Sissleberger and the other pros will show off their skills during a variety of challenges in front of the fans before the All-Star game takes place at Lynn Stadium. The event marks the first time the Premier League has ever played in Kentucky.
“Fastest game on two legs is what people say so I’m just really excited about that and hopefully it grows the game more," Sisselberger adds.
The PLL is a traveling league, but beginning in 2024, all eight teams will be assigned a “host city,” and fans can weigh-in on which cities they’d like to see professional lacrosse played.
Voting is happening now and you can view a list of suggested host cities, including Louisville, and cast your vote.
To vote, click here.