July 9, 2026
By Ryan Baker
Four playoff spots remain. Two undefeated teams still stand tall. Both numbers could shrink this weekend, with massive Week 12 games on the docket, including a 2025 championship rematch. Some stars won’t suit up, leaving room for others to step up. For the second-to-last week of the 2026 UFA season, here are seven players to keep an eye on this week:
Tobias Brooks, Carolina Flyers
The Carolina Flyers have the potential to end their regular season in a major way when they face the undefeated Austin Sol this weekend. The Flyers have been clicking on all ends, and Tobias Brooks has fueled a lot of that success. In Carolina’s last game against Atlanta, which they won in overtime, Brooks delivered the game-tying assist late in regulation, capping his night with six assists. That’s a typical performance from Brooks this season. It was his fourth game in five appearances with more than five assists. He’s completely taken over the quarterback role on that offense, and nobody has found an answer for his chemistry with college teammate Zeke Thoreson. His offensive efficiency is in the top 12 percent of the league, and he will continue his success this weekend.
Noah Coolman, Minnesota Wind Chill
Last year, the Minnesota Wind Chill fell to the Boston Glory in the championship. A glaring problem was the consistency of the offense, so they went out and grabbed a few big names, including Noah Coolman, to help remedy that problem. The plan has worked out and then some. He has been a master of the give-and-go with Gordon Larson and has provided the offense with a ton of consistency. Coolman’s 95.72 completion percentage is five points better than last year, and his impact as a thrower is among the top five percent across the league. Not to mention, his three goals against Salt Lake two weeks ago showed his ability to be a threat downfield. He could be the key to edging out Boston this time around.
Tobe Decraene, Boston Glory
Tobe Decraene will have his work cut out for him this weekend, traveling to Minnesota for a matchup with one of the toughest defenses in the league. With some key players out, a ton of weight will be on Decraene’s shoulders. If there is anybody who can handle it, it’s him. His efficiency is off the charts, and he’s doing it on both ends. He leads the league in scores, plus/minus, assists, and hucks caught. He is also near the top in goals and receiving yards. According to Shown Space, Decraene has the second-highest total adjusted contribution rate in the entire league. Without a shadow of a doubt, he has been the most productive player in the league, and he will need to show it Saturday night in order for Boston to take down Minnesota again.
Daan De Marrée, New York Empire (Pictured)
The New York Empire have a chance to overtake Boston as the one seed in the East this weekend with a doubleheader on deck against the Chicago Union and Toronto Rush. The kicker about those games is that Daan De Marrée returns to Chicago to face his former team. De Marrée was the catalyst for the Union’s 12-0 run last season and has continued to make an impact in an Empire jersey through his four games in 2026. He’s caught 10 goals in his last two games and has helped New York maintain the best O-line in the league. A mesmerizing target downfield, he’s nearly coined the underhand swipe move on layout grabs, making his catch radius one of the largest in the UFA. He puts on highlight after highlight when he cleats up, and there should be no shortage of those this weekend.
Jake Felton, Indianapolis AlleyCats
The Indianapolis AlleyCats hit their stride last weekend with a nearly flawless offensive performance against Madison and a dominant win over the Union. In the game against Madison, Jake Felton amassed eight assists, adding to his most efficient season yet. He’s been an integral part of Indy’s high-octane deep game and can make any throw on the field. Felton’s ability to laser a full-field huck on a moment’s notice and hit lanes that only he can see has made him one of the biggest threats when the disc is in his hands. In every game this season, Felton has had at least three scores, including two games with six assists and one game with six goals. Facing Pittsburgh this weekend, Felton has a chance to nearly lock his team into the playoffs.
Evan Swiatek, Austin Sol
There are very few people who have as much of a per-game impact this season as Evan Swiatek. There is only one other player with 39 or more scores through just six games played this season. With Austin’s undefeated record on the line this weekend against the Carolina Flyers and the Atlanta Hustle, more will be asked of Swiatek, considering Duncan Fitzgerald is out. In the one game Swiatek played without Fitzgerald, he had four assists, despite it being one of his less exciting stat lines. In half his games this season, he’s produced at least seven points, including a nine-point performance against Atlanta in that double-overtime thriller. The Sol will want to ride the hot hand of Swiatek, who has 16 scores in the last two games, in hopes of improving to 10-0.
Alec Wilson Holiday, Atlanta Hustle
To keep the Hustle’s playoff hopes alive, the league’s leading goal-scorer, Alec Wilson Holiday, will need to continue his success this weekend. The Sol are coming to town, and Wilson Holiday’s number will be called upon all game, especially with Brett Hulsmeyer out. Wilson Holiday has been phenomenal this year. His 43 goals are nine more than the next, and he’s had three games with more than six goals. Additionally, he’s had 22 goals in his last three games. He also has a staggering 98.2 completion percentage, which is four points up from last year and a career-best. Granted, that percentage is on fewer touches, but there’s no need for more touches when you’re finishing each possession in the end zone. The Hustle will need to beat the number one team in their division to stay in the hunt, and if that’s done, it’ll be done on the back of Wilson Holiday.
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