Spallina, Dwan removed from lawsuit seeking return to Syracuse lacrosse

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Spallina, Dwan removed from lawsuit seeking return to Syracuse lacrosse

Summary

Joey Spallina and Billy Dwan III have been removed from a lawsuit seeking an injunction for their return to Syracuse lacrosse. An amended complaint will add Jacksonville player Aaron Toguri and others while retaining Luke Rhoa, Michael Leo, and Finn Thomson. This lawsuit, aimed at addressing the eligibility issues following the NCAA's new five-season model, specifically targets roster placement for the identified plaintiffs without disrupting current team dynamics. The action reflects ongoing uncertainty surrounding collegiate eligibility for the high school class of 2022 as the transition policy is under scrutiny.

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Status Watch

•Spallina and Dwan removed from the lawsuit
•Aaron Toguri added as a new plaintiff
•Focused on NCAA policy affecting Class of 2022
•Luke Rhoa, Michael Leo, and Finn Thomson remain involved
•Filed in Denver District Court by attorney Peter J. Schaffer

Latest Updates

8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Spallina, Dwan Not Part of Amended Suit Seeking Fifth Year; Jacksonville Player Added

What they're saying

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(Inside Lacrosse Photo: Dan Aburn) Joey Spallina and Billy Dwan III are no longer part of a lawsuit seeking an injunction and return to Syracuse. Sources tell Inside Lacrosse that an amended complaint will be filed that has removed the duo and added others. Jacksonville lacrosse player Aaron Toguri, a
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