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Philadelphia Waterdogs midfielder Jack Hannah

Now healthy, Waterdogs’ Jack Hannah aims for championship run

By | It’s a scary sight for opposing defenses to see Michael Sowers, Kieran McArdle and Zach Currier walk onto the field. It gets worse when No. 3 in purple and white joins them. The Philadelphia Waterdogs offense missed out on that lineup in the first three games last year with Jack Hannah out due…
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What makes CJ Kirst special, as told by the Kirst brothers

By | The pipeline of Kirst brothers to the PLL grew with the first selection of the 2025 College Draft presented by Q-Collar. The Philadelphia Waterdogs used the No. 1 overall pick to select Cornell attackman CJ Kirst. He’s the fourth — and highest-drafted — of the siblings to compete in the PLL, and he…
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CJ Kirst drafted No. 1 overall by Philadelphia Waterdogs

By | With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 College Draft, the Philadelphia Waterdogs selected Cornell attackman CJ Kirst. Long considered the top prospect in his draft class, Kirst has scored 328 career points (233G, 95A) since debuting for Cornell in 2022. In the Big Red’s regular-season finale on April 26, he broke…
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Philadelphia Waterdogs attackman Michael Sowers

Do Waterdogs need a bruiser to pair with Michael Sowers?

By | Michael Sowers has become, in the words of head coach Bill Tierney, “the centerpiece of the Waterdogs.” The X-factor of Philadelphia’s offense stands on the podium with some of the top players in the league as he enters his prime at 27. Sower’s enhanced vision, quick feet and crease dive make him one…
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Philadelphia Waterdogs head coach Bill Tierney

Waterdogs shutting down trade offers for No. 1 draft pick

By | The countdown is on to the 2025 College Draft, with the Philadelphia Waterdogs in control of the golden ticket. For the first time in club history, the Waterdogs hold the No. 1 overall pick. Head coach and general manager Bill Tierney and his staff are excited about the opportunity to build their roster…
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Philadelphia Waterdogs head coach Bill Tierney

Bill Tierney’s steps for Waterdogs to climb back to the top

By | The first step on the long climb to the top of the mountain began in September for head coach Bill Tierney who met with members of his Philadelphia Waterdogs to build toward 2025.  Following a disappointing 2-8 season in 2024, Tierney laid out what the offseason holds and his plans to improve the…
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Waterdogs place Zed Williams on PUP list

By | Philadelphia Waterdogs attacker Zed Williams has been moved to the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) List. Williams is expected to miss the majority of the 2025 season.  The 2020 PLL MVP was acquired by the Waterdogs from the Maryland Whipsnakes in exchange for Matt Brandau and a 2025 third-round pick swap.  Williams finished…
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