PLL playoffs begin with quarterfinal matchups this weekend in Minnesota
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) playoffs commence this weekend in Minnesota, featuring four teams competing in the quarterfinals. Notable matchups include the Denver Outlaws facing the California Redwoods. Both teams are deciding on their starting goalies, with questions surrounding the performance of Logan McNaney for Denver and the choice between Dillon Ward and Ryan Croddick for California. The stakes are high as teams look to secure their place in the semifinals against the Philadelphia Waterdogs and Utah Archers, respectively. Denver's offense aims to capitalize on the return of key players while California looks to reduce turnovers to enhance their chances.
- •PLL playoffs start this weekend in Minnesota.
- •Denver Outlaws face California Redwoods in quarterfinal.
- •Goalie decisions are critical for both teams.
- •Denver seeks offensive improvement with injured players returning.
- •California aims to cut down on turnovers.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Lamberti’s six things to watch in PLL quarterfinals
"The playoffs are kicking off this weekend in Minnesota. All of that stuff that happened in the regular season? It doesn’t matter now. It just takes one win...
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