June 27, 2025
By Sam Weiger
Games are listed in chronological order.
Montreal Royal at DC Breeze
Friday, June 27 - 7:00 PM/ET - Watch link
The Week 10 opener is a banger! Just one game separates these two teams, and Montreal's playoff hopes are on the line.
The Royal will have to contend with DC's revitalized roster. Despite a loss to New York last week, DC looks much improved since their college stars debuted, especially their offense. They're completing a higher percentage of throws, committing fewer turnovers, and scoring on more of their O-points.
We might see a never-before-seen group of Breeze receivers, with young talents Aidan Downey and Coby Loveranes potentially playing alongside Christian Boxley. Even without Jacques Nissen (expected to be out), DC’s receiving corps will provide more than enough offensive firepower, especially if Tyler Monroe (dressed) plays.
This bolstered receiving group should be a major advantage in the red zone, an area where DC has been inconsistent. They'll be facing a Royal defense that has struggled significantly in the red zone, and even more so on the road.
One Big Number:
81 - Since their college stars debuted in Week 7, the Breeze have scored on 81 percent of their O-points, compared to just 63.33 percent in their first six games.
83.89 - Montreal's red zone defense is among the league's worst, allowing an 83.89 percent conversion rate. On the road, that number climbs to 86.25 percent.
Austin Sol at Atlanta Hustle | Friday Night Frisbee (Free on YouTube)
Friday, June 27 - 8:00 PM/ET - Watch link
This is it: prove-it weekend for the Sol. Their undefeated run is on the line with their toughest doubleheader of the season, kicking off against the Atlanta Hustle.
I'm excited to see the underrated South Division playoff race take center stage this weekend. While the East Division's intense playoff race has dominated attention, the South Division race has quietly become very interesting over the past couple of weeks.
The current leader in the South, Austin, has unexpectedly recaptured their 2023 Championship Weekend form, largely thanks to their D-line. They're now averaging nearly two more blocks per game than last season, and they're converting those blocks into scores much more frequently.
The Sol might need to lean on their D-line more against Atlanta if O-line standout Jackson Potts (listed as dressed) misses the game. Potts is vital to their offense, leading the team in assists, goals, and plus/minus.
Atlanta's offensive leader, Austin Taylor, is my other key focus on Friday.
Taylor has a legitimate shot at becoming this year’s MVP. He's completed over 96 percent of his 455 passes (including 33 hucks), leads the league in total yards (5,427), and boasts by far the most completions among any player in the league’s top ten in plus/minus. How he performs in Atlanta’s two remaining regular-season games could make all the difference in what's shaping up to be a very tight race with no clear MVP leader.
Shifting to Atlanta's D-line, I'm particularly interested in how they defend the huck on Friday. The Sol have attempted double-digit hucks in every game this year, so the Hustle won't want to be too soft against deep throws, an area where they've struggled lately.
One Big Number:
36.09 - With a 36.09 percent break rate, Austin currently ranks fourth in the league this season.
70 - The Hustle have allowed three of their last four opponents to complete at least 70 percent of their huck attempts.
Oakland Spiders at Salt Lake Shred
Friday, June 27 - 9:00 PM/ET - Watch link
This year's final showdown between Oakland and Salt Lake carries massive implications: these two teams are battling each other for the top seed in the West Division.
Given their remaining schedules, I wouldn't be surprised if Salt Lake (6-1) and Oakland (6-2) finish with nearly identical records. Salt Lake has three tough games left after this matchup, while Oakland has two. We're truly on course for a photo finish.
The last time these two teams met, the Shred absolutely stole the win from Oakland, who was up by three goals with less than three minutes remaining. The key stat that reveals how Salt Lake pulled off the stunning comeback? 17 blocks.
And they didn't need a Jeff Babbitt-esque individual defensive effort. The Shred defense collectively outplayed a Spiders O-line that has been one of the most efficient offensive units in the UFA.
There's no doubt I'll be dialed into the Shred D-line vs. Oakland O-line matchup on Friday.
One Big Number:
4 - In Week 7 against Salt Lake, the Spiders were outscored by four goals (6-2) in the final three minutes of regulation and overtime. Simply put, they were finessed in crunch time.
8 - Eight Shred players recorded at least two blocks in their overtime win against the Spiders.
Colorado Summit at Seattle Cascades
Friday, June 27 - 10:00 PM/ET - Watch link
This is Seattle's last stand. A loss to Colorado, assuming the Summit beats winless Vegas in Week 12, means their playoff hopes are finished.
Luckily for the Cascades, their schedule offers an advantage: a win here means three weeks off before playing the Summit again and concluding their season against the struggling Steel. Colorado, meanwhile, will play six games (including two doubleheaders) in that same timeframe.
Though Seattle will likely be without top scorer Zeppelin Raunig, they catch a break as key Summit offensive players Tobias Brooks and Zeke Thoreson are out, and Alex Atkins might not play (currently listed as dressed).
And there’s more good news for Seattle: Spencer Lofink’s return has been a huge boost, and his impactful season debut last week suggests he could be a difference-maker for the Cascades on Friday.
One Big Number:
0 - The Summit have not defeated any playoff contenders this season without Brooks and Thoreson.
356.57 - Lofink was a massive piece of Seattle’s offense last year, finishing with more yards per game than any other player (356.57).
Montreal Royal at Philadelphia Phoenix
Saturday, June 28 - 6:00 PM/ET - Watch link
Philly has dropped three straight divisional contests, yet their upcoming bout with Montreal presents some advantages.
The most significant advantage is that the Phoenix are hosting: Montreal is 0-4 on the road this season, getting demolished in three of those games.
The Royal are giving up 23.25 goals per game on the road this season, compared to 19 at home. They've been far less effective at getting stops on opposing O-points when on the road.
Plus, Philly will face a fatigued Royal team coming off their Friday night contest against the Breeze.
But there is one major concern for the Phoenix: Their O-line faces a devastating blow, with Sam Grossberg, Scott Heyman, Brandon Pastor, and hybrid Adam Grossberg all expected to be out.
Could Montreal outgun their shorthanded opponent? It could depend on Christophe Tremblay-Joncas and Jakob Brissette, who picked apart Philly's defense and dominated the red zone last time these two teams met, fueling Montreal’s season-high 29 goals.
One Big Number:
77.75 - The Royal are allowing an opponent hold rate of 77.75 percent on the road, compared to 62.75 at home.
4 - The Grossberg brothers, Heyman, and Pastor are four of Philly’s top five in total scores per game.
Austin Sol at Carolina Flyers | Game of the Week
Saturday, June 28 - 7:00 PM/ET - Watch link
Throw out the records and power rankings for this one! It's easy to assume a 7-0 Austin team will roll over the 4-4 Flyers, but don't be surprised if many are actually expecting a Flyers win.
Carolina is one of the hottest teams in the UFA right now, riding a four-game winning streak that includes impressive victories over Atlanta and Philadelphia. Their offense has truly come alive during this run, thanks in large part to the dramatic improvement in play from Allan Laviolette. He's expected to influence Carolina's results on Saturday more than any of his teammates, and he's arguably the most valuable player in the league at the moment.
They might need another big game from Laviolette; the Flyers' defense has been porous against strong South Division teams, with a meager 7.25 blocks per game and a high 72.5 percent opponent hold rate allowed.
This could be problematic against Austin, ranked fifth in the league in goals per game.
But the Flyers' offense has also been red-hot, averaging 22.75 goals per game with a vastly improved huck percentage since their winning streak began.
How will Austin’s defense, with standout players like Mark Henke, Mick Walter, and Connor DeLuna, hold up against Carolina’s offense on the second night of a back-to-back? That’s two UFA heavyweights in consecutive days—something they haven't experienced yet this season.
More bad news for the Sol—the Flyers have a recent history of dismantling Austin on the second night of their Atlanta/Carolina doubleheaders.
One Big Number:
9.25 - In his last four games, Laviolette’s plus/minus per game is 9.25. That’s unheard of.
75 - After an early season slump, the Flyers' huck completion rate has soared to a league-leading 75 percent (they’ve completed at least 71 percent in each of their last six games).
Oakland Spiders at San Diego Growlers
Saturday, June 28 - 9:30 PM/ET - Watch link
Oakland's tough road doubleheader concludes Saturday night against San Diego, who will be highly motivated to win.
Should the Growlers win, they'll clinch a playoff spot by simply defeating the 2-6 Aviators the following week, a team they’re 3-0 against this year. This is also San Diego's final home game of the season, and potentially their last of 2025.
So it will definitely be frustrating for them if they're without Khalif El-Salaam (currently listed as out) and Max Gibson (currently listed as dressed).
Gibson's absence will be particularly impactful. He was a game-changer in both of San Diego's games against Oakland last year, and his shutdown defense would be highly beneficial against a potent Spiders offense.
This feels like a prove-it game for Oakland; they haven't beaten a team currently over .500 on the road this season, and their only win against such a team was over two months ago. I expect a hungry Spiders team, with playoff seeding at stake, to show up for this game.
One Big Number:
19.75 - The Growlers have converted just 19.75 percent of their break chances against playoff contenders this season, compared to 40.4 percent against lower-performing teams.
62.7 - The Spiders' full-time O-liners collectively have the league's second-best offensive efficiency (62.7), with only the Hustle ahead (63.27).
