A player in a blue jersey runs with the ball away from defenders.
Midfielder Sam Smith won a team-high nine faceoffs and scored three goals for the Charging.
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Captured: Professional lacrosse comes to Martin Stadium

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Jonah McClure, Multimedia Managing Editor
July 13, 2026
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Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You can contact the photo editor by emailing [email protected].

Less than two months after Northwestern lacrosse won the national championship on its home turf at Martin Stadium, teams from two professional leagues took the field. 

The Premier Lacrosse League and Women’s Lacrosse League played a combined five games on the shores of Lake Michigan over the weekend. It was NU’s second straight year hosting a weekend of PLL play.

In the WLL’s lone matchup between the New York Charging and the Maryland Charm, seven former NU players saw action on their college’s field.

Players in blue jerseys celebrate after a goal.

A player in a dark blue jersey falls backward after a shot.

A player in a blue jersey shoots a ball over multiple defenders.

Two players in white jerseys celebrate after a goal.

A player in a white jersey falls into the crease while attempting a shot.

A player in a blue jersey stares down an opponent carrying the ball.

A player in a dark blue jersey shoots while defended.

A player in a blue jersey surveys the field.

A player in a dark blue jersey celebrates after a goal.

A wide shot of a lacrosse field and a lake.

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