Maryland Lacrosse League

What Maryland Lacrosse League does

Maryland Lacrosse League (MDLL) is a privately-held, founder-operated recreational and competitive lacrosse organization serving the Maryland and broader DMV (DC/Virginia) market. Founded by Colin Fagan, the organization delivers year-round programming across four seasons through adult men's and women's leagues (Open 18+, Masters 30+, Grand Masters 40+), high school boys' and girls' summer leagues, youth leagues (grades 1-8), and indoor box lacrosse in winter. Its product portfolio also includes approximately eight annual signature tournaments — Shamrock Shuffle Play Day, Maryland Masters Sixes, Deep Creek Lacrosse Tournament, Red White & Blue Summer Classic, OC LAX Classic, Halloween Havoc, Laxgiving Shootout, and Christmas Classic — plus three wholly-owned club programs (MDLL Select boys: Mallards, Greene Turtle, MDLL South, MDLL West; and Shamrocks girls).

Name

Maryland Lacrosse League

Legal name

Maryland Lacrosse League

Website

https://marylandlacrosseleague.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maryland Lacrosse League (MDLL) is a year-round recreational and competitive lacrosse organization operating leagues, tournaments, and club programs across all age groups in Maryland and the DMV, serving youth through adult players.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sports Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Lacrosse Leagues (MPAKAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lacrosse Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAF)

Keywords

• Recreational lacrosse leagues
• Youth lacrosse programs
• Lacrosse tournaments
• Amateur sports membership
• Club lacrosse teams

Headquarters

HQ city

Maryland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly and annual membership programs offering year-round access to adult leagues, select tournaments, member-only events, pickup games, and social events. Monthly memberships at $60, annual at $600 with 10% discount. Two-age-group options at $80/month or $800/year with 20% discount.
2. Tournament Entry Fees: Individual and team tournament registrations for events including Deep Creek ($130), Maryland Invitational ($85-$100), Halloween Havoc ($80), Christmas Classic ($80), Laxgiving ($100+), and RWB Summer Classic ($80)
3. Merchandise Sales: Official MDLL merchandise including branded helmets ($290), gloves ($180-$200), hats, and apparel sold through the MDLL Store with 2-3 business day shipping and free shipping on orders of 2+ items
4. Sponsorships & Partnerships: Business partnerships with local and national sponsors including beverage companies, sports therapy providers, and charitable organizations. The league has raised $175,500 for charitable causes through partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Maryland Lacrosse League (MDLL) is a year-round amateur lacrosse organization that organizes and operates recreational and competitive lacrosse leagues, multi-week tournaments, and club/travel programs for youth, high school, and adult players across the Maryland and DMV region. In addition to event-based programming, the league sells branded apparel and accessories through its online store to participating players, families, and supporters.

Product overview

Maryland Lacrosse League (MDLL) is a year-round lacrosse organization offering a multi-product portfolio of leagues, tournaments, club programs, and merchandise. The core offerings include: (1) Adult and youth lacrosse leagues across multiple divisions (Open, Masters 30+, Grand Masters 40+) for men's, women's, high school, and youth players; (2) Tournament events including Shamrock Shuffle, Maryland Masters Sixes, Deep Creek Lacrosse Tournament, Red White & Blue Classic, OC LAX Classic, Halloween Havoc, Laxgiving Shootout, and Christmas Classic; (3) Club programs including MDLL Select Boys (Mallards, Greene Turtle, MDLL South, MDLL West) and Shamrocks Girls Lacrosse Club; (4) Membership subscriptions (monthly $60 or yearly $600) providing year-round access to leagues and member-only events; and (5) MDLL Store selling official merchandise including gloves, helmets, and apparel. The organization serves players from youth (grades 1+) through adults across Maryland and DMV areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shamrocks Girls Lacrosse Club: Girls club lacrosse program serving youth through high school, based in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
• Mallards Lacrosse Club
• Greene Turtle LC

Products and services

• Year-Round Lacrosse Leagues Organized seasonal lacrosse league play for youth, high school, and adult divisions, including regular-season games, standings, and championships across Maryland and the DMV area.
• Lacrosse Tournaments Multi-week competitive lacrosse tournaments hosted by MDLL, open to registered teams and individual players seeking short-format competitive play.
• Club Lacrosse Programs Travel/club-level lacrosse team programs for committed players seeking additional training, practices, and competition outside of seasonal league play.
• MDLL Branded Apparel and Merchandise Online store selling Maryland Lacrosse League-branded apparel and accessories to participating players, families, and supporters.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Olney Boys and Girls Club (OBGC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner12th annual Halloween Havoc Lacrosse Tournament partnership with OBGC at their Olney, Maryland facility. A percentage of tournament proceeds go towards supporting the Olney Boys and Girls Club community programs.
• Harlem LacrosseminorOthersNonprofit partner for Laxgiving Shootout. Harlem Lacrosse empowers kids who are most at risk for academic decline and dropout to rise above challenges. MDLL donated $60,000 over four years through tournament partnerships.
• HEADstrongminorOthersNonprofit partner for Laxgiving Shootout. HEADstrong offers financial, residential, and emotional support to families affected by cancer. Contributed to $60,000 raised over four years.
• One Love FoundationminorOthersCharitable partner featured on MDLL partners page, aligned with league's community-building mission and healthy community initiatives.
• Parkville Adaptive LacrosseminorOthersAdaptive lacrosse program partner supporting inclusive lacrosse opportunities in the Parkville area.
• The EDGE360minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGTF (Give to Foundation) partner featured on partners page supporting community charitable initiatives.
• Austin East CidersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage partner sponsoring MDLL events and tournaments with product presence at tournament venues.
• Deep Eddy VodkaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage partner for MDLL events and social gatherings at tournaments.
• Crooked Crab Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCraft brewery partner for MDLL tournament events and social activities.
• True Sports Physical TherapyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports medicine and physical therapy partner providing services and support for MDLL athletes.
• Lax GripperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLacrosse equipment/accessories partner featured on partners page.
• ECDLaxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional lacrosse organization partner supporting MDLL programs.
• Tourney MachinecoreTechnology or IntegrationTournament scheduling and results platform integrated with MDLL events for public access to schedules, brackets, and competition outcomes.
• OC LAX ClassiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering MDLL adult league members opportunity to participate in one of the largest lacrosse tournaments on the East Coast, held in Ocean City, Maryland with social events and competitive play.
• PLL (Premier Lacrosse League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPLL partnership powering MDLL Summer Sixes Youth League with exclusive PLL & WLL team pinnies, and WLL/PLL All Star game ticket at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium included with registration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Lacrosse Unlimited: Specialty lacrosse equipment retailer selling gloves, helmets, sticks, and apparel. Comparable to MDLL Store on the merchandise/revenue-mix dimension and a potential wholesale or co-branding partner.
• US Lacrosse: National governing body for lacrosse of which MDLL is a member organization. Comparable as the ecosystem enabler and a relevant peer for understanding the broader lacrosse participation landscape.

Direct peers

• West Coast Starz: National club lacrosse and event organization operating showcase tournaments and recruiting events. Comparable to MDLL in combining elite club teams with high-profile tournaments that drive recruiting visibility.
• Trilogy Lacrosse: National lacrosse club and tournament operator running year-round leagues, club teams, and marquee events across multiple states. Directly comparable to MDLL's multi-product league + club + tournament model and competes for the same player and sponsor pool.
• True Lacrosse: National youth and club lacrosse operator with regional club teams, tournaments, and player-development programming. Closely comparable to MDLL Select and Shamrocks club programs plus tournament portfolio.
• Eclipse Lacrosse Club: Elite girls and boys club lacrosse program with national tournament participation. Comparable to MDLL Select and Shamrocks clubs at the higher end of the club lacrosse ecosystem.

Regional players

• HRLax: Regional adult and youth lacrosse league operator in Pennsylvania serving a similar Mid-Atlantic market. Comparable to MDLL's adult league and tournament portfolio in an adjacent geography.

Broad incumbents

• National Lacrosse League: Professional indoor box lacrosse league — comparable to MDLL's Box Lacrosse League product line at the professional tier and a potential partnership channel for elevated player pathways.
• Premier Lacrosse League: Professional outdoor lacrosse league and existing MDLL strategic partner. Comparable as the professional tier above MDLL and as the parent brand behind the PLL/WLL Summer Sixes Youth League that MDLL operates.

Emerging players

• Lax Sports Network: Lacrosse media, events, and tournament operator covering leagues and showcases. Comparable to MDLL on event/media programming that drives youth and high-school lacrosse engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-lacrosse-league

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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