Maryland Charm and California Palms meet for first WLL Championship
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:15 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

The Maryland Charm face the California Palms on Saturday in Philadelphia for the inaugural WLL Championship. This matchup follows a close regular season meeting where the Charm won in overtime, 18-17. Both teams boast impressive scores, with each having totalled 52 goals from their top five scorers. The game will require strategic offensive production and defensive efforts to secure the title, as neither team has previously won a WLL trophy.
- •Game is on Saturday in Philadelphia
- •Charm won previous matchup in overtime
- •Both teams have strong offensive capabilities
- •Game hinges on draw controls and goaltending
- •First WLL Championship for both franchises
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — CHARM THE CHAMPS: Maryland Outlasts Palms To Claim First WLL Championship
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — WLL Championship preview: Will Palms or Charm claim first title?
"(Inside Lacrosse Photo: Michael Clark) CHESTER, Pa. — The Maryland Charm claimed the first-ever Women’s Lacrosse League, 16-13, against the California Palms inside Subaru Park on Saturday. Sydni Black was snatching ankles en route to Championship MVP honors, scoring four goals for a game-high five points, Cassidy Spilis and Alex
"The game that women’s lacrosse fans have been waiting for is finally here. The Maryland Charm and California Palms will battle this Saturday in Philadelphia for the first-ever WLL...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:15 AMCHARM THE CHAMPS: Maryland Outlasts Palms To Claim First WLL Championship
(Inside Lacrosse Photo: Michael Clark) CHESTER, Pa. — The Maryland Charm claimed the first-ever Women’s Lacrosse League, 16-13, against the California Palms inside Subaru Park on Saturday. Sydni Black was snatching ankles en route to Championship MVP honors, scoring four goals for a game-high five points, Cassidy Spilis and Alex
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:15 PMWLL Championship preview: Will Palms or Charm claim first title?
The game that women’s lacrosse fans have been waiting for is finally here. The Maryland Charm and California Palms will battle this Saturday in Philadelphia for the first-ever WLL...
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