The Steel Spirit Award is given to 73 players that competed in all of their team's 14 regular season games during the 2017 regular season. The honor is meant to distinguish those who showed diligent commitment — win or lose — that is the true mark of a professional.

August 15, 2017  
By Evan Lepler

After a season full of exciting surprises, the clock finally struck midnight for all AUDL underdogs. Tantalizing upstarts like San Jose, Montreal, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh were vanquished by more powerful postseason foes, and, consequently, we are left with four teams who exude experience, a Quebec-bound quartet of perennial powers.

The Tuesday Toss: The Championship Look

August 1, 2017 — By Evan Lepler

I suppose it’s easy to look like a champion for a single play. In my athletic heyday, even I could do that.

It’s tougher, obviously, to demonstrate excellence for extended stretches. Three breaks in row. A full quarter. An entire half. This requires teamwork, cohesiveness, and confidence.

The Tuesday Toss: The Postseason Has Arrived

July 25, 2017 — By Evan Lepler

In 33 days, only one of the final dozen teams that qualified for the 2017 AUDL playoffs will remain.

Between now and then, 11 eliminations will unfold and lead to a single survivor. The 2017 AUDL playoff field (and schedule) is set, and it’s full of intrigue and mystery.