The California Redwoods are a professional

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team based in

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, California, that competes in the

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(PLL). The team plays its home games at

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. The Redwoods began play in the league's inaugural

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History

Following the assignment of home markets for the 2024 season, the team was rebranded as the California Redwoods. On January 1, 2024, the PLL revealed the Redwoods would be based in San Diego, hosting their homecoming weekend at Torero Stadium.

Roster

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Coaching staff

* Head coach – Anthony Kelly * Assistant coach – Chris Collins * Assistant coach – Chris Bocklet

All-time draft selections

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2020 Entry Draft The 2020 player entry draft occurred on March 16 for teams to select players arriving from rival Major League Lacrosse. On March 4,

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and

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hosted an entry draft lottery for selection order. Out of 100 balls to select from, Waterdogs had 40, Chrome had 25, Atlas had 15, Archers had 10, Chaos had 6, Redwoods had 3, and the champion Whipsnakes had 1. Rob Pannell was announced to be transferring to the PLL on March 9, followed by 15 other players the following day, which comprised the selection pool for the entry draft. A total of 14 players were selected in the entry draft with remaining new players entering the league player pool. 2020 College Draft 2021 Entry Draft 2021 College Draft 2022 College Draft 2023 College Draft 2024 College Draft 2025 College Draft

Season results

PLL award winners

Rookie of the Year * Tim Troutner:

Dave Pietramala Defensive Player of the Year * Garrett Epple:

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Brendan Looney Leadership Award * Kyle Harrison:

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Jimmy Regan Teammate of the Year * Jack Kelly:

* Cole Kirst:

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Humanitarian Award * Romar Dennis:

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Head coaches

All-time record vs. PLL clubs

References

External links

* {{California sports Premier Lacrosse League teams Lacrosse clubs established in 2019