The San Diego Growlers (4-1) traveled cross-country to face the Carolina Flyers (0-3) for a first ever matchup in the newly aligned UFA South Division. This pivotal game had potential playoff implications as a tie-breaker and a win would give each team confidence and momentum moving forward.
1. Presumed contenders taking tough early season losses
While Houston, Montreal, and Oregon all enjoyed epic wins as presumed underdogs, Colorado, New York, and Seattle were all licking their wounds and wondering how to best move forward.
Rarely does one regular season weekend so thoroughly scramble the UFA’s hierarchy. Week 4 didn’t just deliver thrillers—it sent a lasting and powerful message.
I try not to be hyperbolic. I aim to remain nuanced and measured. But anyone following the Association immediately recognized that Week 4 was different and bonkers.