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The Los Angeles Riptide were a lacrosse team based in Carson, California. From 2006 to 2008, they played in Major League Lacrosse. They ceased operations before the 2009 season due to the economic situation in the United States.

[edit] Franchise history

On March 9, 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 Anschutz Entertainment Group. This group also owns and operates the NHL'sLos Angeles Kings, their minor-league affiliates the Manchester Monarchs and Reading Royals, and the Los Angeles Galaxy of MLS. ^[1]

The first Los Angeles Ripide player was Michael Watson, who was selected with the top pick in the 2006 MLL expansion draft. ^[1]

Year	W	L	Regular season finish	Playoffs
Los Angeles Riptide
2006	6	6	3rd in Western Conference	---
2007	9	3	1st in Western Conference	Won semifinal 15-14 over Rattlers Lost championship 16-13 to Barrage
2008	7	5	2nd in Western Conference	Lost semifinal 13-12 to Outlaws
Totals	22	14	Regular Season Win % = .611	Total Playoff Record 1 - 2 Playoff Win % = .333