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2019 proved to be a year of significant evolution for Major League Lacrosse (MLL). MLL experienced increased attendance, greater reach in TV audiences, significant grassroots outreach and exponential growth on social and digital channels. MLL welcomed ten (10) new partners into the league including Progressive Insurance, Clear, Marriott Hotels, Corum Watches and Amerind. The season saw MLL players thrive, breaking a host of Major League Lacrosse records, highlighted by the return of John Grant Jr, who broke the all time MLL scoring record.MLL now turns its attention to the 2020 season.Proud of its nineteen years of service to fans, players and the sport, Major League Lacrosse looks forward to Opening Day of its twentieth-anniversary season on May 30, 2020. Leading up to the start of the 2020 season, MLL will share storylines, game broadcasts, player stories and much more to highlight each of the past nineteen seasons.“We are thrilled to be launching our twentieth MLL season on May 30, 2020.” said Alexander Brown, Major League Lacrosse Commissioner. “For the last twenty years, this league has showcased the best athletes our sport has to offer, and we look forward to continuing that trend in 2020.”Invigorated by the 2019 success and steadfast in its promise to build a stronger league for the future, in 2020 MLL will operate under a unified ownership group that is capitalized for growth. Incorporated in the strategic plan is the relocation of select teams, thus streamlining the league and creating the greatest opportunity for additional investment.Major League Lacrosse (MLL), based in Boston, is the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league. MLL has led lacrosse’s growth into the mainstream of competitive team sports since 2001. In the spring of 2018, MLL entered into new leadership for the first time in 17 years when it selected Alexander Brown as the Commissioner. Since that time, MLL has been on an aggressive path towards sustainably developing and growing the league. In 2020, MLL’s twentieth anniversary season, the league will feature six teams: the Blaze, the Cannons, the Bayhawks, the Rattlers, the Outlaws, and the Lizards. Opening Day is May 30, 2020.Website: majorleaguelacrosse.comInstagram: instagram.com/majorleaguelaxTwitter: twitter.com/MLL_LacrosseRead more about MLL’s 2019 Successes