Philadelphia Waterdogs clinch playoff spot ahead of Boston Weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Philadelphia Waterdogs secured their playoff berth with a 13-6 victory over the Carolina Chaos on August 1. Michael Sowers and CJ Kirst played crucial roles in the win, both ranking highly among league leaders in points. The Waterdogs' defense, bolstered by rookie goalie Sean Byrne, limited opponents to just eight scores per game across his first three starts. Other teams like the Boston Cannons and Utah Archers are positioning themselves as contenders, with key matchups ahead in the league's final weeks leading to the playoffs.
- •Philadelphia is the first team to secure a playoff spot.
- •Sowers scored three goals and provided two assists against Carolina.
- •Boston Cannons start backup goalie JC Higginbotham in upcoming doubleheader.
- •Utah Archers aim to rebound from an 11-7 loss to Boston.
- •Playoffs approach with teams needing to fine-tune before critical games.
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