June 11, 2026
By Ryan Baker
The 2026 UFA season has passed its halfway point, and as we enter Week 8, games will only get better, more intense, and more impactful as the playoffs approach. Between high-stakes divisional matchups and first-ever matchups, there will be no shortage of thrilling plays, endings, and sequences across the board. Here are seven players to watch for this weekend:
Jake Felton, Indianapolis AlleyCats
Jake Felton had his first career game without a turnover last week against one of the league’s best defenses, a strong result for a player who had a high-volume, tough role with Detroit for two years. In his time with Detroit, Felton amassed 128 assists and 147 turnovers, but in 2026, he is on pace for 52 assists and just 36 turnovers. The catch is that he is doing it on both ends, totaling 11 goals this season and 738 receiving yards, marks that put him on pace to set new career highs. As Indianapolis has found some rhythm, so has Felton, catching eight goals, throwing eight assists, and missing one huck on five attempts in the last two games. He’s shown that he can get the disc to the end zone from any point on the field, hit his receiver in stride, and get the throw off on a moment’s notice. This weekend is a test in the confines of Breese Stevens Field against the Radicals, a rematch from Indy’s first game of the year, where Felton didn’t play his best. If Indy stands a shot at claiming revenge in this matchup, Felton will have to keep the ball rolling.
Quinn Finer, Colorado Apex
With the Apex three-quarters of the way through their season and standing at 3-5, each game means that much more as they hope to make the playoffs. Against the San Diego Growlers, Colorado Mamabird product Quinn Finer will drive the offense this weekend. The fifth-year player has played in only two games this season, both wins for Colorado, and he elevates the offense's production immensely. Finer has led the team in scoring every year he has played, except for one year, when he was third on the team. While he likely won’t reach that status in 2026, he already has nine total assists, six receiving assists, and over 700 passing yards. Finer’s ability to stretch the field and threaten every area gives the Apex a dimension they lacked before his return. According to Shown Space, the offensive efficiency nearly doubles when he is in the lineup. There’s an almost eight-goal difference in goals per game with him playing versus not. The huck completion rate has increased by 6 percent, the completion percentage by 4 percent, and the redzone efficiency by 8 percent. Finer will have to lead the charge in a game that could keep Colorado’s playoff hopes alive or minimize them to a sliver.
Oscar Graff, Boston Glory
The Boston Glory are set for a rematch with the New York Empire this weekend, this time traveling to the Big Apple, and will have to dig deep to come out on top. Oscar Graff will be one of the defensive players who need to step up this weekend. With Jeff Babbitt out, there is a glaring hole for Boston on both sides of the disc, but more eyes will be on how the defense can game plan without one of their best for the second week in a row. He is second on the team in blocks and has combined with Lander Decraene to form a one-two punch in transition offense. The fifth-year player has found a prominent role on the defending champs’ defensive line after playing just 13 games over the last three years. Of the ten guys on the team with more than 50 defensive points this season, Graff has the highest recorded player impact, nearly double that of eight of those players. If Boston stands a shot at slowing down the Empire’s defense, Graff will need to be at the forefront of that charge.
Gordon Larson, Minnesota Wind Chill (Pictured)
Last week, Gordon Larson accumulated six assists for the third straight week, putting him alone in the Minnesota Wind Chill record books for the feat. There has only been one other player in the team’s history to throw for five assists in three straight games. That is the groundwork for why the team's assist and yards leader will play a massive role in their West Coast doubleheader against the Oakland Spiders and Vegas Bighorns this weekend. Larson features one of the best throw-and-go skills in this league, which speeds up Minnesota’s tempo. That tempo is what will keep them in the game against the Spiders, the league’s fastest playing team. Also, Larson rarely turns over the disc, with just five incompletions on 202 attempts this season, a mark that should be higher given his play style, in which it is easy to fumble the disc while throwing on the run. Through the past two years, Larson has played more of a hybrid role on the Wind Chill offense, but has been the focal point of their backfield this year, charging Minnesota with some of their cleanest offense in years.
Jacques Nissen, DC Breeze
The DC Breeze have a chance to steal a game from the Boston Glory this weekend, after their opponent plays New York the night prior. With some of their top guys out, it is the perfect opportunity for the Breeze to jump the Glory in the East Division. Jacques Nissen, the seven-year veteran, will have a direct impact on the outcome. Nissen is coming off his best game of the season, posting four assists, one goal, and one block on 51/52 completions. He has quietly been the highest-producing Breeze player this season and is currently leading the league in total yards, the only player with over 4,000 thus far. The kicker about Nissen is that he is involved in nearly every scoring opportunity for the Breeze. Of the 110 holds the Breeze have had this season, Nissen has recorded a goal, assist, or hockey assist on 57 of those scores. If DC scores, odds are Nissen is around the play, and that will need to happen plenty if they want to take down the Glory this weekend.
Daniel Ritthaler, Oakland Spiders
The switch from defense to offense in Daniel Ritthaler’s third year for the Oakland Spiders has paid dividends. He currently ranks second in goals, sixth in total points, and fourth in plus/minus across the league. Ritthaler and the Spiders have been off to a never-before-seen start, but they face their toughest opponent this weekend in the Minnesota Wind Chill. This matchup has a high chance of being a game-of-the-year candidate, so all eyes will be on the clash between the unstoppable force of Oakland’s offense and the immovable object of the Wind Chill’s defense. Ritthaler has been one of the cornerstones of an offense that has been broken only 15 times in seven games, and he backs it up by having the highest impact per possession for the collective this season. His completion percentage of 96.6 is the third-highest among the 14 other guys with at least 225 completions on the year, and that will need to continue against a defensive line that pressures almost better than anyone.
Nicholas Whitlock, New York Empire
The 6’5” 26-year-old rookie Nicholas Whitlock came on to the scene for the Empire and immediately stamped his influence on the defensive line. With John Randolph out this weekend, that influence will be leaned on when they go up against the Glory for a rematch. Last week against Boston, Whitlock had his best game of the season, recording three assists, two goals, and one block, not to mention making several big-time plays. He leaves all but two rookies in the dust in terms of impact per possession and ranks 19th overall in the league. When he is on the field, the offense has to be aware of where he is and where he could end up on every throw. Whitlock has been key in defending jump balls and end-of-quarter situations. The Empire’s defense is currently forcing 20 turnovers a game, and if they keep that mark, it will be the highest for the group since 2022. A lot of that credit goes to Whitlock.
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