Denver Outlaws and Philadelphia Waterdogs advance to the PLL Championship

The Denver Outlaws and Philadelphia Waterdogs secured spots in the Premier Lacrosse League U.S. Bank Championship following semifinal victories on Labor Day. Denver defeated the Utah Archers 11-5 in Salt Lake City, behind four-point performances from Pat Kavanagh and Brennan O’Neill. The Archers played without captain Tom Schreiber, who reinjured his knee during warmups. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Waterdogs earned a 13-0 victory against the Boston Cannons to reach the title game. Rookie goalkeeper Sean Byrne recorded 14 saves in the win, while the team's rookie class contributed seven goals. Boston attempted a fourth-quarter rally after switching to goalkeeper Colin Kirst but could not close the gap. The two teams will meet for the league title on September 20 in Harrison, New Jersey.

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