| Los Angeles Riptide | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Western |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Folded | 2008 |
| Home Stadium | The Home Depot Center |
| City | Carson, California |
| Colors | Teal, Orange, Black, Gray, White |
| Local Media | Los Angeles Times KLAC |
| General Manager | G. W. Mix |
| Head Coach | John Tucker |
| Steinfeld Cups | None |
| Division Championships | 2007 |
| Website | LARiptide.com |
The Los Angeles Riptide were a lacrosse team based in Carson, California. From 2006 to 2008, they played in Major League Lacrosse. They ceased operations before the 2009 season due to the economic situation in the United States.
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On March 9, 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 the Los Angeles Galaxy of MLS. [1]
The first Los Angeles Ripide player was Michael Watson, who was selected with the top pick in the 2006 MLL expansion draft. [1]
| Los Angeles Riptide | ||||
| Year | W | L | Regular season finish | Playoffs |
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| 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 |
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