Conference Western General manager Doug Locker Head coach Tom Slate | Colors Purple, White, Black Founded 2006 | |
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Home stadium Kezar Stadium
Spartan Stadium Local media San Francisco Examiner
San Jose Mercury News
Comcast SportsNet West
KFOG Website SanFranciscoDragons.com Folded 2008 Major League Lacrosse season Home grounds Kezar Stadium, CEFCU Stadium Based in San Francisco (2006–2007), San Jose (2008) | ||
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The San Francisco Dragons were a professional field lacrosse team based in San Francisco and San Jose, California. From 2006–2008, they played in Major League Lacrosse and they ceased operations before the 2009 season due to the economic situation in the United States.
Contents
- San francisco dragons mll promo video
- San francisco dragons lacrosse tickets ad
- Franchise history
- Coaches and others
- References
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Franchise history
The San Francisco Dragons were awarded an MLL franchise in July 2005. The original owners were Michael Levitt, Chris Bulger, and Charley Biggs. The inaugural season commenced on May 28, 2006, against the Denver Outlaws. They lost the game 15–11, but went on to beat the Outlaws two times later in the season. The Dragons spent their first 2 seasons in Kezar Stadium. The Dragons had a strong inaugural season led by league MVP and Offensive Player of the Year, Ryan Powell. They finished the season 7–5 and a playoff team. They lost in the semifinals to emerging rivals the Denver Outlaws, 23–14.
On April 4, 2007 the Dragons were acquired by a local Bay Area investment group from the Dragons' previous East Coast owner.
The 2007 season began on May 19, with a loss in Denver to the Denver Outlaws, 14–21. The 2007 Home Opener was played on June 2 with a loss against the Long Island Lizards, 12-14.
For the 2008 season it was announced the Dragons would be moving 50 miles south to San Jose, California to play at Spartan Stadium. They were however still called the San Francisco Dragons.
Coaches and others
