AUDL Update: Livestreaming Schedule, Team Rosters, New Rules

The latest from the AUDL!

March 20, 2017 by Charlie Eisenhood in News with 0 comments

Throughout 2017, we will periodically publish a recap of the latest news from the American Ultimate Disc League. This will serve as a supplement to our standard news reporting and will offer a high-level look at the latest happenings.

The AUDL’s Opening Day — April 1st — is less than two weeks away!

Major Headlines

• The full 2017 regular season schedule is now available.
• The league has released its livestreaming schedule, including eight games produced by Ultiworld!
• New 2017 AUDL rules have been announced, including the removal of travels as turnovers.
• Dylan Freechild is rejoining the Dallas Roughnecks this season.
• 2x MVP Jonathan “Goose” Helton has signed with the Raleigh Flyers this year.

East Division

• The Toronto Rush announced their 2017 roster.
• The Montreal Royal announced their 2017 roster.
• The Philadelphia Phoenix announced their 2017 roster.
• The New York Empire will bring back Sean Keegan as a team captain, and have signed young talents including Jeff Babbitt, Conor Kline, Ben Jagt, and Chris Kocher.
• The DC Breeze held a Women’s Showcase game over the weekend featuring local college players vs. young alumni.
• The Ottawa Outlaws signed Dave Hochhalter.

Midwest Division

• The Indianapolis Alleycats announced their 2017 roster.
• The Minnesota Wind Chill announced their 2017 roster.
• The Madison Radicals announced their 2017 roster, which includes former Wisconsin wide receiver Marquis Mason.
• The Pittsburgh Thunderbirds announced their 2017 roster.

South Division

• The Jacksonville Cannons signed social media star and former college and club champion Brodie Smith.
• The Austin Sol announced their 2017 roster.
• The Raleigh Flyers added 11 former Charlotte players to their team.
• The Atlanta Hustle will play their Futures game this weekend, featuring Hustle players, local women’s club stars, and rising college talent.

West Division

• The Seattle Cascades and San Francisco FlameThrowers will play in the Cascades Cup, a mixed-gender showcase game.
• The FlameThrowers announced their 2017 roster.
• The San Diego Growlers signed four former Aviators, including key defender Jeff Silverman.
• The Vancouver Riptide announced their 2017 roster.
• The San Jose Spiders announced their 2017 roster.
• The Seattle Cascades have signed the bulk of their roster for the season.
• The Los Angeles Aviators have signed the bulk of their roster for the season.