Washington Wave


The Washington Wave was an American lacrosse team. They were a member of the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League and the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1987 to 1989. They were based in Washington, D.C. and played in the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. The team's first coach, Bud Beardmore, was the respected former coach who won two national titles with the Maryland Terrapins. Also playing for this early NLL team were well-known players Brad Kotz and Frank Urso.

All time record

SeasonDivisionW-LFinishHomeRoadGFGACoachPlayoffs
1987 2-43rd1-21-28397Bud BeardmoreLost Championship
1988 6-21st4-02-2121119Glen LittleLost Championship
1989 1-76th0-41-380102Glen LittleMissed playoffs
Total3 seasons9-13 5-64-7284318

Playoff results

SeasonGameVisitingHome
1987SemifinalsWashington 20Philadelphia 15
1987ChampionshipBaltimore 11Washington 10
1988ChampionshipNew Jersey 17Washington 16