June 10, 2026
By Adam Ruffner
Other than Oakland, it feels like there's more uncertainty at the top of the rankings than at any other point in 2026. Minnesota, New York, Boston, DC, and Carolina have all shown championship potential with some flaws, while Austin remains the enigma of the association midway through the regular season schedule.
THE BACK 12
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For two divisional foes that have never met in the playoffs, the Apex-Shred rivalry in the West is as heated as any clash in the association. And once again, underdog Colorado called game in the north endzone at Zions Bank Stadium with an emphatic sky courtesy of Hunter May, harkening back to Alex Atkins interception-and-triple-spike on virtually the same patch of turf nearly two years ago to the day. Even though the Apex would go on to lose at Oakland the following night, Friday’s victory against the Shred re-entered a suddenly frisky Colorado into a wide open West Division playoff race for the second and third spots. Quinn Finer has returned from injury to look like one of the three best passers in the UFA, and Nanda Min-Fink is looking like a superstar as he begins his third pro season; the 22-year-old almost has as many passing yards this season through three games (914) as he did in eight in 2025 (1,041), and Min-Fink has emerged from another collegiate season alongside Tobias Brooks with a diabolically quick hammer release that really opens up the Apex offense. Finer and Min-Fink’s presences has allowed Seth Faris and Jeremy Knopf to slot into more suitable roles on the O-line, and Colorado suddenly packs a pretty serious punch for a team that didn’t win a game before May 29.
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There is still a lot to be desired when it comes to consistency with the Indianapolis offensive attack. But against an extremely talented Minnesota defense that is number two in the UFA this season in lowest opponent huck percentage (50.9 percent), the AlleyCats offense connected on 12-of-16 (!!!) from deep, with Jake Felton putting on a personal fireworks show on completing 5-of-6 on his own; Felton also finished with season highs in assists (6) and passing yards (470) against the Wind Chill. Elliot Hawkins is an absolute game-changer for this team, and posted a 300/300 passing and receiving yards game in just his second start of the year. His gravity as a playmaker plus his consistency with the disc makes him a constant headache for defenses. And don’t sleep on the midseason signing of Belgian star Sofiène Bontemps, whose seamless transition to his second team in as many seasons could be the x-factor in a Central Division playoff race that is tightening by the week.
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After committing just 20 turnovers total in their first two games of the season, San Diego now has 20-plus turnover performances in three of their last four outings (1-3 record, only win coming against Vegas). The offense is dealing with multiple injuries to starters, and the veteran star tandem of Khalif El-Salaam and Travis Dunn are unable to keep the tempo that made this unit so efficient to start the season. The real culprit for the Growlers struggles—especially considering their 1-2 record in games decided by two goals or fewer—has been their red zone efficiency. San Diego finished sixth in 2025 (83 percent), and have plummeted to 17th this year, and are converting just 76 percent of their opportunities after a 10-for-15 showing against Austin.
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Chicago earned their first win of the season over the rival Radicals, not only collecting their 100th as a franchise, but also fully throwing the divisional playoff picture into chaos. It was a meticulous victory that resembled trench warfare, with the Union attempting the fewest hucks since 2023, but also posting their second fewest turnovers in a game over the last two seasons. And after getting lost in last season’s shuffle on defense (where he was still rated as a top five most efficient passer, according to some Shown Space numbers), the all-time assists king Pawel Janas is having a terrific beginning to his 2026 campaign. He’s second in completions per game (55) and third in passing yards (402) in the UFA, and his current 98.2 percent completion mark is nearly two percentage points better than his previous career best.
22.Vegas Bighorns (-)
Record: 0-5
Last result: 27-11 (L) vs Austin
Next game: June 13 vs Minnesota
21. Oregon Steel (-)
Record: 0-7
Last result: 34-17 (L) at Salt Lake
Next game: June 12 vs Salt Lake
20. Philadelphia Phoenix (-)
Record: 0-4
Last result: 17-14 (L) vs Boston
Next game: June 13 vs Montreal
19. Houston Havoc (-1)
Record: 1-4
Last result: 24-13 (L) vs Seattle
Next game: June 12 at Atlanta
18. Pittsburgh Thunderbirds (+1)
Record: 1-4
Last result: 31-17 (L) vs Carolina
Next game: June 13 at Toronto
17. Montreal Royal (-)
Record: 1-6
Last result: 18-14 (L) vs New York
Next game: June 13 at Philadelphia
16. Chicago Union (-)
Record: 1-3
Last result: 18-16 (W) vs Madison
Next game: June 14 at Pittsburgh
15. Indianapolis AlleyCats (-2)
Record: 1-3
Last result: 23-19 (L) at Minnesota
Next game: June 14 at Madison
14. Seattle Cascades (-)
Record: 3-2
Last result: 25-20 (L) at Austin
Next game: June 13 vs Salt Lake
13. San Diego Growlers (-1)
Record: 2-4
Last result: 20-19 (L, OT) vs Austin
Next game: June 13 at Colorado
12. Colorado Apex (+3)
Record: 3-5
Last result: 23-15 (L) at Oakland
Next game: June 13 vs San Diego
11. Madison Radicals (-1)
Record: 2-2
Last result: 18-16 (L) at Chicago
Next game: June 14 vs Indianapolis
THE TOP 10
10. Toronto Rush (+1)
Record: 3-3
Last result: 18-16 (L) vs Boston
Next game: June 13 vs Pittsburgh
Despite suffering back-to-back, turnover-riddled losses at home to divisional elites DC and then Boston, the Rush have snuck back into the top 10 because of the absolute chaos in the mid-tier teams fighting for playoff relevancy. The two most recent games were certainly bad—Toronto almost committed as many turnovers in a two-game weekend homestand (66) as they did in their first four games of the season combined (68)—but the Rush also showed some tenacity (33 blocks combined against DC and New York), and are still lingering in the playoff hunt. Rookie Justin Podnar is set to make his third pro start this Saturday against Pittsburgh, and could be a breakout candidate for the second half of the season.
9. Salt Lake Shred (-1)
Record: 3-2
Last result: 23-22 (L) vs Colorado
Next game: June 12 at Oregon
Similar to last year’s season-ending loss against the eventual champion Boston Glory in the semifinals, the Shred simply couldn’t slow down the opposition in their last-second loss to Colorado. The Shred’s six blocks in Week 7 tied for the second lowest mark for the franchise over a three-year period, and the team is now 0-2 this season when registering single-digit takeaways. The offense is fourth in success rate in 2026 at nearly 60 percent, but features two starters completing below 90 percent of their passes; last year’s Shred team had all seven offensive starters completing at 92 percent or better. Salt Lake’s fast paced attack is always going to get looks, but if they don’t monitor possession a bit more, turnovers will continue to pile up as fast as goals.
8. Atlanta Hustle (+1)
Record: 3-4
Last result: 26-21 (L) vs Carolina
Next game: June 12 vs Houston
Even while enjoying a bye week, the Hustle profited from the Week 7 slate of results. The Growlers loss to Austin in overtime drops San Diego another half game back of Atlanta in the South Division standings, which is important leverage for Atlanta to maintain for the remainder of their regular season; San Diego owns the lone head-to-head win with Atlanta in 2026, so the Hustle cannot afford a tie in the standings. The Hustle should be back above .500 by the time they square off against Carolina in their fourth and final battle of the season (for now…) on June 26. A win in that matchup would put the Hustle back on the path to hosting a playoff game for the fourth straight year.
7. Austin Sol (-)
Record: 7-0
Last result: 27-11 (W) at Vegas
Next game: June 19 vs San Diego
Three overtime wins, which includes victories against both teams from last year’s divisional title matchup. No games with more than 19 turnovers. Six straight games with double-digit blocks. Sixth fewest huck completions per game. Who the hell is this Sol squad? The defense is a hodgepodge of veterans making clutch plays (Matthew Armour, Connor DeLuna, Brandon Dial) and electric beginners looking to make names for themselves (George Gust, Owen Johnson) that is currently second to the Spiders in break scores per game. Kyle Henke and Evan Swiatek continue to elevate their play whenever the offense needs it, and while the O-line in general is a little less explosive than in the recent past, they’re sixth in success rate and converting at their highest mark since 2022.
6. Carolina Flyers (-1)
Record: 6-2
Last result: 31-17 (W) at Pittsburgh
Next game: June 13 vs Houston
Self inflicted wounds and the most goals scored against them this season sealed Carolina’s fate in DC last Friday, but the Flyers have still won three out of their last four, with upcoming games against Houston and Vegas to fatten their win total. Jacob Fairfax looks like he is finally experiencing normal, human levels of gravity after his multi-week tear in May, but in his stead comes Grayson Sanner, the current league leader in goals. The 30-year-old has nearly eclipsed his career high of 32 regular season goals already, and his continuation passing skills and mobility make him a main asset on Carolina’s third-ranked offense. In just his last four starts alone, Sanner has 16 goals and no throwaways.
5. DC Breeze (+1)
Record: 6-2
Last result: 24-22 (W) vs Carolina
Next game: June 13 vs Boston
The Breeze continue to find new ways to win following their high-scoring shootout with the Flyers. And even when they’re short on opportunities, this team is able to pull out clutch plays because they’re constantly creating pressure on throws with their athleticism. DC generated just five blocks against a high-powered Carolina attack, and yet the Breeze were still able to get 12 break chances and cash in nine, including a three-goal run in the fourth quarter to pull away. Offensively, this team is just 10th in scoring efficiency, and yet when you see their crunchtime lineup running through Boxley-Nissen-Mott, it feels like a top-five unit built for a deep postseason run. With wins in six of their last seven games, this dynamite DC team gets a revenge matchup this Saturday against Boston.
4. Boston Glory (-2)
Record: 6-1
Last result: 17-14 (W) at Philadelphia
Next game: June 12 at New York
Something is off in Boston. The Glory offense is still producing relatively low turnover numbers, but the group is tentative and disconnected; how is Thomas Edmonds averaging 4.7 scores, 37 completions (99 percent), and over 400 yards per game, and feels almost ancillary at times when the team is struggling to find a rhythm? The defense, meanwhile, has suddenly lost its punch and produced just 11 total takeaways over the weekend, including a three-year-low four blocks against a Philly team still searching for a win in 2026. Boston is still top six in offensive and defensive success rate, so there’s no need to hit the panic button yet. But with the “reigning champs” target on their back, blood in the water, and a Jeff Babbitt-sized absence in their lineup, the Glory have some work to do to get back to a one-seed in the East Division.
3. New York Empire (+1)
Record: 6-1
Last result: 18-14 (W) at Montreal
Next game: June 12 vs Boston
Friday’s wire-to-wire win in Boston was New York’s most cathartic since they won the title in 2023. The nigh-flawless gameplan and execution felt remarkably similar to the Empire’s dynastic years, and Daan De Marrée’s electric goal in the third quarter of his season debut pushed this team’s ceiling higher than it’s been since, well, 2023. John Randolph is the best defender in the league, Alex Atkins is the MVP at the midway point, and there’s rookie breakout performances weekly from the likes of Big Nick Whitlock, Charlie Panarella, or new offensive rock Kai Schniedergers. Most importantly: that unmistakable, big-city swagger is back, and so are the explosive plays. The Empire are completing nearly three hucks per game more than in 2025.
2. Minnesota Wind Chill (+1)
Record: 5-0
Last result: 23-19 (W) vs Indianapolis
Next game: June 12 at Oakland Friday Night Frisbee)
Minnesota is in the midst of its best four-game stretch of offensive play in recent memory, and it's in large part because of the new-gen passing core featuring Gordon Larson, Noah Coolman, and Nathan De Morgan. The former “Most Improved” winner, Larson has been less receiver and more slinger in 2026 to great effect, allowing more freedom for former college teammate and backfield statue Will Brandt to move downfield and attack space. The result has been a more fluid, fast-paced, and dynamic Wind Chill attack, with Brandt still able to slot back into throwing roles when his matchup favors it. The O-line lacks a true WR1, which could play a problem in bigger games. But for now, the spread attack of Minnesota has been dizzying for opposing coverages to stay in front of.
1. Oakland Spiders (-)
Record: 6-0
Last result: 23-15 (W) vs Colorado
Next game: June 12 vs Minnesota (Friday Night Frisbee)
Another week, another star-level performance from a Spiders rookie as Max Zwerin sets the franchise record with six blocks in his second pro start. But as talented as the individuals are, it’s a testament to the Oakland system how every role feels plug-and-play for success. The Evan Magsig/Daniel Ritthaler line switch. Dillon Whited becoming the reincarnation of cutting legend Joel Schlachet. Adam Rees as a fill-cutting, mistake-free “role player”. Jason Vallee being a maniac on both lines. There’s stars at every skill position, and then stars behind them playing “utility positions”. Entering the season, it felt like one of the few avenues the Wind Chill might have an advantage on the Spiders in their upcoming “Friday Night Frisbee” mega-matchup was in strategy and team knowledge. That’s just simply not the case anymore, and it’s going to be a tactical war between the two best teams right now in the UFA.
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