Thunderbirds Drop Opener in Highest Scoring UFA Game Since 2022

PITTSBURGH, PA – The Pittsburgh Thunderbirds opened their 2026 campaign by falling to the Montreal Royal, 32-24, the highest scoring UFA game since Oakland defeated Oregon 36-21 in June of 2022 per the Monday Morning Scoober newsletter. 

The Thunderbirds (0-1) took their first lead of the game 4-3 with 6:32 left in the first quarter as rookie Alex Stevenson recorded a block and then completed the "bookends" (recording a block and then subsequently scoring) by catching a pass from Noah Celuch. 

Honor Roll: Week 3


Photo by Ron Sellers

May 11, 2026
By Evan Lepler

Throughout the UFA season, there are typically dozens of noteworthy individual performances every week. But only seven special efforts can earn their way onto the weekly "Honor Roll", highlighting the best of the best across the Association.

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