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.
For the third time in just four games, the Los Angeles Aviators faced the San Diego Growlers in another SoCal rivalry game at Canyon Crest Academy. On College Homecoming and Growlers Alumni Night, the crowd turnout was great and many UCSD graduates were in attendance for their Alumni weekend as well.