Colorado’s Kennedy McCarthy earns Week 9 Player of the Week honors after delivering another all-around performance: 5 goals, 3 assists, 416 total yards, and just 0.5 turns in a dominant showing that further cemented their breakout season. Now the playoff picture tightens heading into Week 10. Seattle Tempest, San Diego Super Bloom, Bay Area Falcons and Colorado Alpenglow all have a chance to clinch their spot in the championships this weekend, while Arizona Sidewinders and Oregon Soar fight to stay in the conversation.
Week 9 Recap: San Diego Stuns Seattle as Playoff Race Tightens
Colorado Alpenglow, Bay Area Falcons, and San Diego Super Bloom all earned massive Week 9 wins, tightening the Championship Weekend race heading into Week 10. Seattle, San Diego, Colorado and Bay can all clinch playoff spots during Week 10, while Oregon Soar and Arizona Sidewinders are fighting to keep their seasons alive.
Belkin Shines in Week 8; SEA & SD Eye Championship Clinch in Week 9
LA’s Sabrina Belkin earns Week 8 Player of the Week honors after helping power Los Angeles Astra’s furious comeback push against San Diego, finishing among the league leaders in both assists and throwing yards. Now the focus shifts to a massive Week 9 slate. Seattle Tempest can become the first team to clinch a Championship Weekend berth with a win over San Diego Super Bloom, while Super Bloom can secure the same spot with a victory over Seattle and a Bay Area loss.
Week 8 Recap: Oregon Grabs Critical Win Over Arizona, San Diego Barely Survives LA’s Late Ambush
Oregon grabbed a crucial 19-16 win over a short-handed Arizona squad, keeping Soar firmly in the playoff hunt and tightening an already crowded postseason race. Meanwhile, San Diego barely escaped Los Angeles in one of the season’s wildest finishes, surviving Astra’s furious fourth-quarter comeback attempt to hold on for an 18-17 victory. With only a few weeks remaining before Championship Weekend, every result is starting to feel heavier — and Week 8 proved no lead and no playoff spot is safe.
Yen Owns Week 7; AZ–OR Showdown Headlines Week 8
Chip Yen earned Player of the Week honors with 5 goals, 328 receiving yards, and 4 assists in a dominant Week 7. Week 8 features a high-stakes rematch as Los Angeles Astra host San Diego Super Bloom, plus Game of the Week: Arizona vs Oregon—two rising teams looking to reshape the standings after winless 2025 seasons.
Week 7 Recap: Statements Made, Series Swept, Chaos Delivered
Stars, Sleepers & Stat Stuffers: 2026 Award Race Heats Up
The halfway point of the 2026 WUL season has arrived—and the award races are anything but settled. From veteran frontrunners to rising rookies crashing the conversation, this year’s field is deep, dynamic, and wildly competitive.
What stands out isn’t just the numbers—it’s the variety of impact. Some players are carrying offenses. Others are flipping games with momentum-changing blocks. And a few are doing everything, everywhere, all at once.
With several weeks still to play, the margins are razor thin, the narratives are still evolving, and every possession from here on out could tilt the race.
Hsu Controls The Game; Week 7 Sets Up LA's Road Gauntlet
Week 6 Recap: Seattle Breaks It Open, Bay Closes It Out
Steiner Goes Off in the Wind; Week 6 Sends Super Bloom and Soar on the Road
In Week 5, Karli Steiner delivered a record-setting performance to earn Player of the Week honors, posting 7 assists and 516 throwing yards in a windy showcase while rewriting the Los Angeles Astra record book. In Week 6, San Diego Super Bloom travels to face Bay Area Falcons for a 2025 Championship Weekend rematch with Bay hunting for redemption; Oregon Soar heads north to take on Seattle Tempest in a game with heavy playoff implications.
Week 5 Recap: Statement Wins and Last Minute Drama
Two one-point games. An overtime finish. The first crack in an undefeated season. The margins across the league are getting thinner—and the stakes are getting higher. Colorado Alpenglow proved they can go toe-to-toe with Seattle Tempest. Arizona Sidewinders showed resilience in a comeback overtime win. San Diego Super Bloom continued to look like a team that knows exactly how to weather pressure.
2026 Midseason Check-In: Who's On Track For Championship Weekend?
We’re nearly halfway through the 2026 WUL season, and the picture is starting to come into focus—but nothing is settled.
Seattle Tempest and San Diego Super Bloom sit at the top, setting the standard early, but the gap behind them is anything but comfortable. Colorado Alpenglow is pushing for control of the Northwest, Bay Area Falcons are gaining traction, and both Oregon Soar and Arizona Sidewinders are flipping the script after winless 2025 campaigns.
Every team still has something to prove—and with the second half looming, the pressure is only going up.
Egan Controls the Game for Oregon; Week 5 Heats Up For Seattle & Arizona
In Week 4, Rachel Egan delivered an outstanding two-way performance to earn Player of the Week honors, leading Oregon Soar with control on both sides of the disc. Across the league, early identities have emerged as teams begin to separate in the standings and point differentials. In Week 5, the schedule intensifies—Seattle Tempest and the Arizona Sidewinders hit the road for doubleheaders across three days of action, as four games from Friday through Sunday start to put real pressure on depth, endurance, and early playoff positioning.
Week 4 Recap: Seattle Rewrites the Record Book, Oregon Makes History At Home
Week 4 set a new benchmark. Seattle’s performance established a standard of execution that will challenge every opponent moving forward while Oregon demonstrated the ability to translate adjustments into results, securing a milestone win at home. Utah had a demanding doubleheader weekend on the road, but did not let their loss to Seattle define their entire weekend.
Early Season Action: Analyzing Weeks 1, 2 & 3
Three weeks into the 2026 WUL season, the numbers are starting to reveal each team’s identity.
San Diego continues to lead with efficient, low-turnover play, while Arizona’s improved D-line conversion has fueled early success. Bay Area and Colorado are finding rhythm after slower starts, and Oregon’s offensive growth has already led to a historic first win.
From efficiency gains to evolving roles, the stats highlight what’s driving teams—and what to watch next.
Fitzgerald Dominates for OR; UT Faces Crucial Doubleheader in Week 4
In Week 3, Caitlin Fitzgerald delivered a dominant two-way performance across Oregon’s doubleheader to earn Player of the Week honors, leading Soar to a historic first win and continuing to drive their early-season identity. Across the league, momentum began to build as teams found rhythm and separation. In Week 4, the stakes rise—a UT doubleheader and playoff positioning start to take shape as teams look to turn early flashes into consistency.
Week 3 Recap: Breakthrough Wins & Tough Tests Start to Shape Standings
Week 3 of the 2026 WUL season delivered breakout performances and a milestone win! San Diego Super Bloom continued their strong start with a composed win over Los Angeles Astra, while Bay Area Falcons defended home turf against Arizona in a high-energy matchup.
Oregon Soar secured their first franchise win since joining the WUL in 2025, and turned around less than 24 hours later to challenge Colorado Alpenglow in a tight rematch. Across the weekend, standout individual performances and disciplined team systems have begun to separate contenders from the pack.
McCarthy & Thorpe Break Records; Big Opportunity Ahead for OR & AZ
In Week 2, Kennedy McCarthy delivered a historic performance to earn Player of the Week honors, despite a tough road matchup in Seattle. Colorado split their Pacific Northwest doubleheader with a win over Oregon and a loss to the Tempest, while standout performances and record-setting moments defined the weekend. In Week 3, teams look to build momentum as early-season identities continue to take shape.



















