It was founded by Terry Wallace and Bruce Meierdiercks, former teammates at Adelphi University.

Both leagues employed a "single entity" ownership model, instead of franchise being owned individually.

[4] Meierdiercks in announcing the league's formation stated "Terry and I were All Americans and we love lacrosse.

Then Terry and I will probably take over an expansion franchise in Philadelphia or Los Angeles or San Francisco.

[6] In an attempt to distance the outdoor version from the pro wrestling atmosphere that permeated the MILL, in a "shot across the MILL's bow"[7] the ALL leaders stated the games would be played in a family atmosphere with no alcoholic beverages sold, affordable ticket prices ($8 per game single tickets and $56 season tickets) and the players were to be "drug tested."

[8] The league introduced numerous rule changes to the sport designed to create more offense and excitement including a 25 second clearing clock and 3 long stick defenders on the field maximum at any one time.

[9] The ALL announced a 10-game cable TV package deal with the FNN/MSG (Madison Square Garden network), which reached at the time over 32 million television homes.

In addition, the concept of a "family atmosphere" was also a fiction as Denver Rifles co-Captain, Steve Bevelle, overheard the League owners instructing the referees in confidence prior to the first game in Boston to "put away the whistles and let the men play."

Teams were set in Boston, Baltimore, Syracuse, New Jersey, Long Island, and Denver.

"[11] [[ ]] For the most part, players were assigned to teams on a regional basis to increase fan loyalty stemming from their college experiences.

[13] The league was a forerunner in introducing new and improved rules for the sport of lacrosse, some of which are still in vogue today.

The goal was to increase the pace of play, create more offense and make the games more exciting.

These rules included such innovative ideas such as a 25-second shot clock, allowing only 3 long poles permitted on the field at any one time (the college rules allowed 5 at that time), unlimited on the fly substitutions (i.e. no horns like in college) and delayed penalties on fast Breaks.

Syracuse traveled to Long Island and the turf at Hofstra University to play the Sachems (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEEdUOY2M4o&t=356s), Denver flew into Boston to face the Militia at Tufts University and The Baltimore Tribe ventured up I-95 to square off with the New Jersey Arrows.

[15] On the Other hand, Denver, proved to be a pleasant surprise as 2,7000 paying patrons attended the Rifles exciting overtime victory over New Jersey.

However, it as rapidly becoming apparent that the owners had grossly misstated the amount of capital they had invested.

The Tribe played their home games at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Other players were Peter and Brent Voelkel, Chris Walker, Brad Kotz, Todd Curry and goalie Gavin Moag.

The general manager of the Tribe was Bob Griebe and the head coach was Frank Mezzandotte.

[17] The Militia played their home games at Ellis Oval on the campus of Tufts University.

The general manager for the Militia was Chris Harvey and the head coach was David Hill.

The Militia compiled a record of two wins and two losses before the American Lacrosse league ceased operation due to financial difficulties.

Some of the Militia's notable players were Barry Fraser, Bruce Chanenchuk and goalie Dan O'Neill.

The general manager of the Militia was Chris Harvey and the head coach was David Hill.

[1] [[ ]] Goals Boston Steve Glover 4, Barry Fraser 3, Steve Gistrelis 2, Todd Francis, Greg Canella, Bill Bergan, Tom Gagnon; Denver Sam Hovey 3, Peter Scott3, Chris Rossi 2, Jim Guthrie, Dave Traylor, Rick Parietti, Terry Claasen, Dave DiSciorio, Ray Stoughton.

Assists Boston Steve Heffernan 2, Jeff Hacker 2, Dave Desko 2, Golver, Fraser, Fisk; Denver Hover 3, Scott 2, Tim Kisielnicki.