CJ Kirst named 2026 PLL Jim Brown Most Valuable Player
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:53 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
CJ Kirst of the Philadelphia Waterdogs has been awarded the 2026 PLL Jim Brown Most Valuable Player, following a record-setting season in which he scored 34 goals. This marks his second year as a professional player. Kirst's achievements place him as the youngest MVP since 2009. The Lexus End of Year Awards also recognized other players, including Mason Woodward and Mike Manley, in various categories. The Denver Outlaws and Philadelphia Waterdogs are set to compete in the 2026 U.S. Bank PLL Championship soon.
- •CJ Kirst scored a record 34 goals this season.
- •Kirst is the youngest MVP since Paul Rabil in 2009.
- •Mason Woodward won the Welles Crowther Humanitarian Award.
- •Philadelphia Waterdogs will compete in the U.S. Bank Championship.
- •Multiple awards were presented at the Lexus End of Year Awards.
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — CJ Kirst wins 2026 PLL Jim Brown Most Valuable Player Award
"Philadelphia Waterdogs attackman CJ Kirst has been named the 2026 PLL Jim Brown Most Valuable Player. “First and foremost, I’d like to thank my mom. You’ve taught me the importance...
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