The 2025 Premier Lacrosse League playoffs proceed this weekend on ESPN, because the 4 groups journey to Subaru Park outdoors of Philadelphia for the semifinals.
ESPN analyst Quint Kessenich revealed his keys to both matchups, however listed here are extra stats, damage notes and broadcast particulars for Waterdogs-Atlas and Redwoods-Outlaws:
Philadelphia Waterdogs vs. New York Atlas
Monday | 12 p.m. | ESPN
Damage report:
Waterdogs: LSM Marcus Hudgins questionable (proper wrist), A Zed Williams out, D Liam Byrnes out
Atlas: None to report
Waterdogs
Veteran assault Kieran McArdle has a knack for coming by way of in important spots; since 2022, McArdle has extra factors in clutch conditions (24) than anybody else. He scored two such targets within the quarterfinals, placing Philly forward 13-12, then including the insurance coverage objective to make it 14-12 within the last minute.
With 4 factors within the semifinal, McArdle (520 factors) will transfer forward of Casey Powell (523) into fifth place in PLL scoring all time.
All 14 of the Waterdogs’ win within the quarterfinal got here from their three attackmen: McArdle, CJ Kirst and Michael Sowers. It was the primary time in PLL historical past {that a} crew gained a recreation with three or fewer objective scorers.
Atlas
To not be outdone, the Atlas even have a ridiculous trio on assault: Connor Shellenberger led the league with 46 factors this season, and Jeff Teat (the 2024 MVP) completed third, with 40. The third member of the trio, Xander Dickson, completed fifth in whole targets, with 22. Dickson additionally set a single-season report for groundballs by an attackman within the 2025 marketing campaign.
The Shellenberger-to-Dickson connection is one to look at on this recreation: the duo completed first within the league for targets by a passer-shooter combo, with 9. Philly’s high duos had been Sowers-to-Thomas McConvey and Sowers-to-McArdle (six every).
Veteran faceoff specialist Trevor Baptiste dominated in the latest matchup between the golf equipment, Week 11 in Boston. He gained 26-of-36 faceoffs, scored two targets and added an help.
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Waterdogs, Redwoods advance to PLL semifinals
The Waterdogs and Redwoods beat the Whipsnakes and Chaos respectively to succeed in the PLL semifinals.
California Redwoods vs. Denver Outlaws
Monday | 3 p.m. | ESPN
Damage report:
Redwoods: D Chris Pretend questionable (left groin/hip), SSDM Marquez White out, A Wes Berg out, M Sam English IR, LSM Arden Cohen out, SSDM Chris Merle IR, G Jack Kelly out
Outlaws: None to report
That is Spherical 3 of the “Kavanagh Bowl,” as Redwoods attackman Chris Kavanagh takes on Outlaws attackman Pat Kavanagh after the brothers performed collectively for Notre Dame. The Redwoods took Spherical 1, 15-12, again in Week 1 (Could 30), however the Outlaws acquired revenge in Week 5 (June 27), profitable 18-12.
Redwoods
Chris Pretend’s availability is important for the Woods. The 6-1, 220-pound defender is likely one of the few who can match Outlaws attackman Brennan O’Neill’s bodily depth — the 2 have been squaring off since their NCAA days.
Chris Kavanagh completed first amongst all PLL rookies with 37 factors this season, however teammate Andrew McAdorey was no slouch; the first-year midfielder ended his season with 24 factors.
Faceoff specialist TD Ierlan completed second within the common season with a 60.5% profitable proportion, however had an up-and-down season towards the Outlaws; he was 17-of-29 (58.6%) in Week 1, however 13-of-29 (44.8%) in Week 5.
Outlaws
Pat Kavanagh was on fireplace within the final matchup between these groups, scoring a career-high eight factors (5 targets, three assists).
Rookie goalie Logan McNaney has been a big driver of the Outlaws’ success since his insertion into the lineup. McNaney completed the common season second in save proportion amongst certified goalies (58.3%), and jumpstarts the Denver offense with a excessive proportion of fresh saves.
Whereas Kavanagh, O’Neill and Jared Bernhardt get a variety of consideration, LSM Jake Piseno had a powerful 2025 marketing campaign. His 12 factors made him simply the third long-pole participant to attain double digit factors in a season since 2019 — and only one off the report of 13 set my Michael Ehrhardt in 2019.
