Joe Spallina addresses California Redwoods season following playoff exit

General manager Joe Spallina stated the California Redwoods failed to meet championship expectations after a quarterfinal loss to the Denver Outlaws last Saturday. The team experienced significant inconsistency throughout the season, characterized by high-scoring starts followed by periods of offensive silence. Despite a strong start that placed the club first in the Western Conference, the Redwoods struggled to maintain leads during the second half of the year. Spallina highlighted the defensive depth and the immediate impact of rookies Finn Thomson and Ryan Croddick as positives for the organization. The general manager now faces an offseason that includes nine expiring player contracts, including those of Dillon Ward and Dylan Molloy. Addressing the team's lack of consistency remains a primary focus for the front office ahead of the 2027 campaign.

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