The Los Angeles Riptide were a professional

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team based in

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. From 2006 to 2008, they played in

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and ceased operations before the 2009 season.

Franchise history

In March 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

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. This group also owns and operates the

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, their minor-league affiliates the

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and

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and

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. The first Los Angeles Ripide player was Michael Watson, who was selected with the top pick in the 2006 MLL expansion draft.

Season-by-season

Coaches and others

*Head coach – John Tucker *Assistant coach – Mike Allan *Assistant coach – Shawn Trell *Head Athletic Trainer – Paul Lacanilao *Team Physician – Dr. Luga Podesta, M.D. *Equipment Manager – Brian Eisenberg *Team Administrator – Shant Kasparian

References

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