HOBOKEN, N.J. – A pair of Cornell University midfielders were taken in the top-10 of the Major League Lacrosse draft this evening, as
Max Seibald was taken second overall by the Denver Outlaws, while
John Glynn was chosen 10th by the Chicago Machine. The Outlaws also chose
Rocco Romero with the 41st pick.
One of the newest members of the MLL, Denver opened its fourth season on May 16 and has posted a 1-1 record. Since its inception in 2006, the Outlaws have been to the playoffs all three seasons, winning the Western Conference division title in both 2006 and 2008. During that time, Denver has also led the league in attendance all three seasons, averaging more than 10,000 fans per game.
Chicago, on the other hand, has struggled during its three years in the league. The Machine finished the 2008 season with a 3-9 record and in last place in the West and has opened the 2009 campaign with a mark of 1-1. In three seasons, Chicago is 6-30 overall and has never won a road game.
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