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PLL wraps up regular season as teams prepare for playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

PLL wraps up regular season as teams prepare for playoffs
Summary

The Premier Lacrosse League concluded its 2026 regular season, confirming six teams for the upcoming playoffs. CJ Kirst set a new single-season goal record with 34 goals, while the New York Atlas ended their season with an 11-9 loss to the Philadelphia Waterdogs. The Atlas faced injuries, impacting key players Connor Shellenberger and Trevor Baptiste. Following the season, Atlas coach Mike Presler plans to evaluate the team's performance and strategies moving forward. Playoffs will begin next month at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

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  • •CJ Kirst set a new single-season goal record with 34 goals.
  • •The New York Atlas lost their final game, ending the season 3-9.
  • •Connor Shellenberger and Trevor Baptiste were injured in the last game.
  • •The playoffs will start next month at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
  • •The Waterdogs secured a bye this weekend.
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  • 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — PLL Wrap-Up, Week 13: Farewell to Kings
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(Inside Lacrosse Photo: Sean Sadayasu) The throne is vacant; it’s time to crown a new king. The 2026 regular season has officially reached its conclusion, and we now know (well, we had a pretty good idea already) the six teams that will battle to raise the trophy just over one

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