Week 7 of the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) season kicks off in Chicago, featuring a special throwback weekend. Four exciting matchups are scheduled for Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16, with each team donning unique uniforms to celebrate the occasion. Fans can expect thrilling action as teams vie for playoff positioning.
Key Matchups to Watch
The first game sees the New York Atlas face off against the Boston Cannons on Friday at 19:00 ET, broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN+. Both teams enter the contest with records of 3-2, making this a pivotal battle for playoff standings. The winner will gain valuable momentum in the race for the No. 1 seed, which comes with a first-round bye in the playoffs.
According to PLL projections, a win for Boston increases their chances of securing the top seed to 46%, while a loss drops it to 11%. For New York, victory enhances their chances to 50%, whereas defeat reduces it to 14%.
The Atlas’ star player, Jeff Teat, is nearing a significant milestone with 99 goals in his career. Additionally, faceoff specialist Trevor Baptiste needs just two wins to reach 1,220, placing him fourth on the PLL’s all-time list. Meanwhile, the Cannons’ Marcus Holman is third all-time in goals with 351, just behind Paul Rabil at 355.
The second matchup on Friday features the Utah Archers (2-3) squaring off against the Philadelphia Waterdogs (3-2) at 21:30 ET on ESPN+. The Archers are dealing with several injuries, including Connor Fields and Tre Leclaire, both listed as questionable.
A key storyline revolves around MVP candidate Michael Sowers of the Waterdogs, who has already recorded 18 assists in five games. His performance is critical as he aims for a record-setting season. The Archers boast the lowest opposing shooting percentage in PLL history at 20.8%, which could be tested by Sowers’ offensive prowess.
Weekend Highlights and Projections
On Saturday, the Carolina Chaos (2-3) will face the California Redwoods (2-3) at 19:00 ET, also on ESPN+. This matchup holds great significance for both teams regarding playoff chances. According to PLL projections, a win for California raises their playoff odds to 92%, while a loss lowers it to 51%. Conversely, a victory for Carolina boosts their chances to 77%, with a loss dropping down to 35%.
Goaltender Blaze Riorden for the Chaos has been exceptional this season, averaging 16.2 saves per game, the highest rate since 2019. For the Redwoods, Romar Dennis is one to watch, nearing a milestone in two-point goals with 24, just one shy of tying Jeff Sonke for eighth all-time.
The final game of the weekend features the Denver Outlaws (3-2) against the Maryland Whipsnakes (2-3) at 21:30 ET. Both teams have standout players, notably Maryland’s TJ Malone and Denver’s Pat Kavanagh. Malone leads the league with 21 points and 13 goals, while Kavanagh follows closely with 19 points and 12 goals.
This game will also highlight the sibling rivalry known as the “Bernhardt Bowl,” with brothers Jesse and Jared from Denver competing against Jake from Maryland. The Outlaws’ goalie, Logan McNaney, has achieved a remarkable 55.6% clean save percentage, the highest in a single season since 2015.
As the Premier Lacrosse League embraces this throwback weekend, fans can anticipate electrifying performances and pivotal implications for playoff races across all matchups.
