The latest from the AUDL!
March 20, 2017 by Charlie Eisenhood in News
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.
