Lacrosse leagues are growing in numbers with each passing day, ensuring that more and more people are able to see the action and excitement which the sport provides. Like most other sports, lacrosse came from humble beginnings and started in one small area, but with the passage of time rose to prominence as more people were made aware of it until it eventually became a sport which is enjoyed by millions of people on an international level. The Birth of Lacrosse Leagues Lacrosse is a sport which over time has proven to be very popular in America, being played predominantly in the USA and Canada. It has its roots in other sports which were played as far back as 1100, but the sport which is mostly the same as the one played today was developed around the end of the 19th century. It gained popularity quickly and became a regional favorite by the beginning of the 20th century and already it was played in schools and universities. To this day, that is the area where lacrosse gets the most attention, as the championship held by the NCAA is widely admired and viewed by millions of fans. When box lacrosse was invented, which was the same basic sport but on a smaller scale, it became even bigger since it started being played inside arenas. In the 80s both the USA and Canada saw the birth of lacrosse leagues which dealt with box lacrosse. The Most Popular Lacrosse Leagues Today The American lacrosse league which dealt with box lacrosse eventually evolved into what is known today as the National Lacrosse League, which now features clubs from 12 different cities spread out through the USA and Canada. In 2001, another league was started called Major League Lacrosse...