Waterdogs place Matt DeLuca on IR, rookie Sean Byrne to start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Philadelphia Waterdogs placed goalie Matt DeLuca on injured reserve due to a right adductor strain, sidelining him for at least three games. DeLuca's absence forces the Waterdogs to rely on rookie Sean Byrne, who had limited action earlier this season. Coach Bill Tierney expressed confidence in Byrne despite a difficult debut in a recent game against the Utah Archers. Tierney stated that Byrne will be given the opportunity to maintain the starting job while DeLuca recovers, as the Waterdogs aim to secure playoff positioning.
- •Matt DeLuca on IR; to miss at least three games.
- •Sean Byrne steps in as starting goalie for the Waterdogs.
- •Philadelphia has a doubleheader weekend in Denver.
- •The Waterdogs currently sit third in the East at 4-3.
- •Byrne was a standout at Army, named top goalkeeper in 2026.
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Waterdogs place Matt DeLuca on IR, turn to rookie for playoff push
"The Philadelphia Waterdogs will be without the backbone of their defense for at least the next three games. Starting goalie Matt DeLuca was placed on injured reserve with a...
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