June 12, 2025
By Sam Weiger

Games are listed in chronological order.

Minnesota Wind Chill at Madison Radicals | Friday Night Frisbee (Free on YouTube)
Friday, June 13 - 8:00 PM/ET - Watch link 

This isn't just another game; it's a rekindling of a fierce Central Division rivalry. The reigning UFA Champion Minnesota Wind Chill, winners of their last three games, face a Radicals squad hungry for resurgence.

All signs point to the Wind Chill as the favorites in this "Friday Night Frisbee" showcase. Their recent dominance over the Radicals is undeniable, with Minnesota winning the last three encounters by an average of six goals. 

All three of those victories occurred last year, during their historic championship run. Minnesota’s title run was built on a balanced offense and a suffocating defense—a formula they've carried into 2025.

Minnesota's defense has been exceptionally strong this season. They're one of only three UFA teams to feature at least four D-line players among their top seven in plus/minus, and they're the only team with their top two plus/minus leaders hailing from the D-line.

One of those other three teams is Madison, boasting an underrated defense perfectly capable of making life very difficult for the Wind Chill's offense.

I'll be watching closely when Minnesota is in the red zone. Their usual dominance there will be tested against the Radicals, who are allowing an opponent red zone conversion rate of just 67.74 percent (lowest rate allowed in the league).

For Madison, the glaring issue remains their O-line, which continues to struggle to keep pace with the league's top contenders. Their offense is generating a mere 16.5 goals per game against teams with winning records this season.

It's evident the Radicals are still trying to rediscover their offensive identity after significant offseason departures. The chemistry is visibly missing, and their disc movement often lacks fluidity. With three of their top five completion leaders from last year no longer on the roster, they've seen a massive reduction in completions per game this season.

It will be interesting to see if Madison adjusts their strategy, perhaps giving the accurate Joshua Wilson a bigger role as a passer, or initiating quicker offensive sets with Kelsen Alexander and Kai Marcus.

Regardless of Madison's adjustments, Minnesota's ability to play tight one-on-one defense and exploit dead space will be a formidable obstacle. Even without their blocks leader, Max Hanscom, I still expect defenders like Justin Burnett, James Pollard, and Noah Hanson to overwhelm the Rads' O-line.

The silver lining for Madison is that they get to host this big game. This marks the only regular-season Friday Night Frisbee game to be played at Breese Stevens Field, the site of this year's Championship Weekend.

One Big Number: 
88.31 - The Wind Chill are converting 88.31 percent of their red zone opportunities, the second-highest rate in the UFA.
189 - The Radicals average a league-low 189 completions per game.

Boston Glory at Montreal Royal
Saturday, June 14 - 1:00 PM/ET - Watch link

Montreal has surprised the UFA with big wins against New York, DC, and Philadelphia. But there's one team they just can't crack: the Boston Glory. 

Boston has absolutely dominated Montreal in their two matchups this season, winning by an average of seven goals per game.

But Montreal is undefeated at home this season, so I wouldn’t be surprised if this game is closer, especially coming off of an embarrassing loss to Toronto. 

The key for the Royal in this game is converting their D-line possessions. Their D-line offense has been shut down by the Glory in both meetings this year, only able to convert three of 18 possessions.

If the Royal can't break that trend, their offense will need to work overtime, holding its own against Boston's dominant offense.

They’ll have their hands full with Tobe Decreane, the player to watch when these two teams face off. This is his first game in Montreal since last season, when he was Montreal's top player. He's coming in with serious momentum, having just recorded his season-best in total scores and yards last week against Philly.

One Big Number:
73.67 - The Royal are scoring on 73.67 percent of their O-points at home this season, as compared to 56.25 percent on the road.
75 - Boston's offense is a league-best, converting 75 percent of their O-points this season.

DC Breeze at New York Empire | Game of the Week 
Saturday, June 14 - 7:00 PM/ET - Watch link

New York has already played a UFA-high seven road games, winning only two. Their return home couldn't come at a better time.

Home-field advantage is a significant factor for the Empire, who have only suffered two home losses since June 23, 2018. Joseph F. Fosina Field has been the stage for some of Ben Jagt's most remarkable performances, including his unforgettable game against DC in 2023 (687 receiving yards and 11 total scores). It wouldn't be surprising to see him dominate the stat sheet and blow some kisses on Saturday.

But one of those rare home losses for the Empire was against the Breeze last year, a game where the Breeze showcased a devastatingly error-free performance. 

Turnovers are a defining metric for the Breeze; their results are heavily influenced by them. This is why their matchup against New York last week, and again this week, is favorable; the Empire are currently forcing just 16.75 turnovers per game, the sixth-fewest in the league.

DC looked exceptionally sharp last week, likely energized by the performance of their college players who made their season debuts—Aidan Downey, Micah Wagner, and Coby Loveranes. I'll be closely watching Downey, the 2024 Callahan Award winner and Ultiworld's sixth-best NCAA Division I player in 2025, as he's the player most likely to significantly impact the Breeze.

While DC is getting stronger, New York's outlook appears weaker. They're expected to miss key O-line players Calvin Brown (concussion) and Oliver Chartock (hamstring). Brown is an important handler, and Chartock a crucial hybrid player; their absence was keenly felt last week. 

So I’m going to have my eye on Max Sheppard. He's been quieter than expected this season, despite a few flashes of brilliance. With key players out, New York desperately needs someone of his caliber to step up.

One Big Number: 
82 - Last week, the Empire’s defense allowed DC to score on 82 percent of their offensive points (New York’s worst hold rate allowed this season).
20 - DC is undefeated for over a year when they keep their turnovers under 20.

Boston Glory vs. Toronto Rush 
Sunday, June 15 - 6:00 PM/ET - Watch link 

Boston's perfect record is on the line in Week 8 as they face not one, but two hungry Canadian opponents. Their upcoming match against Toronto is particularly crucial for the Rush, who are looking to validate their "Rush Reboot" initiative. 

The Rush continue to look strong offensively with Toms Blasman orchestrating the O-line; they’re coming off of their highest-scoring game of the season against Montreal. 

But it was Toronto’s D-line that truly exceeded expectations on both offense and defense, highlighted by season-best performances from Mark Lloyd and Toms Abeltins. Keep an eye on Abeltins on Sunday; he could have a bigger role, especially with Mark Lloyd out.

Toronto’s O-line and D-line offense could face a stiff test against Boston, whose defense has been racking up an unusually high number of blocks lately. But two of the Glory's top blockers, Tannor Johnson-Go and Turner Allen, are expected to be out.

One Big Number: 
20 - The Rush have scored at least 20 goals in every game where Blasman completed at least 30 passes.
2 - In Boston’s last three games, Johnson-Go is averaging two blocks per game and Allen is averaging close to that as well.