Boston Slow White’s Ryan Cardinal soars toward a layout grab in the light of a perfect fall afternoon at New England Club Regionals. Photo: Paul Rutherford — UltiPhotos.com
In our UltiPhotos of the Month series, we feature some of our favorite shots from the leading photography company in ultimate. You get the play, they’ll get the shot.
As the calendar turned to September, the USAU club regular season came to a close and the postseason took center stage as the nation’s top teams battled to advance through the Series. Meanwhile, on the other end of the spectrum, the early tournaments of the fall college season are often the very first opportunities those new to ultimate have to experience the sport. As always, UltiPhotos was there to capture the action.
You can see our favorites from the month of September below or check out the full collections from:
Pro Championships (Paul Andris, Brian Canniff, Sean Carpenter, Sam Hotaling)
Fort Collins shame.’s Nick Snuszka makes a play way above the rim at the 2019 Pro Championships. Photo: Sam Hotaling — UltiPhotos.comSeattle Riot’s Qxhna Titcomb and Boston Brute Squad’s Erin Rea vie for the disc at the 2019 Pro Championships. Photo: Paul Andris — UltiPhotos.comNew York PoNY’s Clark Cofer goes for the block in the men’s final at the 2019 Pro Championships. Photo: Sam Hotaling — UltiPhotos.comPhiladelphia AMP’s Raha Mozaffari keeps her feet in bounds in the mixed final at the 2019 Pro Championships. Photo: Sam Hotaling — UltiPhotos.comMinneapolis Drag’n Thrust’s Erica Baken extends for the grab during the mixed final at the 2019 Pro Championships. Photo: Sam Hotaling — UltiPhotos.comSan Francisco Fury’s Maggie Ruden makes one of the plays of the tournament with this grab in the women’s final of the 2019 Pro Championships. Photo: Paul Andris — UltiPhotos.comDenver Molly Brown’s Veronica Eder makes full-extension layout grabs look routine, as she did in the 2019 Pro Championships’ women’s final. Photo: Paul Andris — UltiPhotos.comDespite the monsoon-like conditions during the women’s final, it was all smiles for Denver Molly Brown’s Nhi Nguyen and Alika Johnston at the 2019 Pro Championships. Photo: Paul Andris — UltiPhotos.comSometimes a layout photo is all about the facial expression, like this one from NorCal Mixed Sectionals. Photo: Kristina Geddert — UltiPhotos.comSan Francisco Firefly’s Simon Margolis makes the layout grab at 2019 Nor Cal Mixed Sectionals. Photo: Kristina Geddert — UltiPhotos.comAn incredibly close play caught perfectly at 2019 Nor Cal Mixed Sectionals. Photo: Kristina Geddert — UltiPhotos.comSan Francisco American BBQ’s Paul Sohn celebrates at 2019 NorCal Mixed Sectionals. Photo: Kristina Geddert — UltiPhotos.comThe focus from both players here is intense during the matchup between New Jersey Pine Baroness and Washington DC Grit at 2019 Mid-Atlantic Club Regionals. Photo: Paul Andris — UltiPhotos.comPhiladelphia AMP’s Anna Thompson makes yet another big play at 2019 Mid Atlantic Club Regionals. Photo: Paul Andris — UltiPhotos.comNew York PoNY’s Marques Brownlee perfectly times a foot block at 2019 Northeast Club Regionals. Photo: Burt Granofsky — UltiPhotos.comBrooklyn Blueprint vs Halifax Red Circus at 2019 Northeast Regionals. Photo: Burt Granofsky — UltiPhotos.comCrosstown Denver rivals Inception and Johnny Bravo clash for the first time of the weekend at 2019 South Central Club Regionals. Photo: Marshall Morris — UltiPhotos.comSan Francisco Classy’s Joel Anton grits his teeth to brace for impact after the layout at 2019 Southwest Club Regionals. Photo: Rodney Chen — UltiPhotos.comSan Francisco Polar Bears’ Linh Hoang makes the layout grab at 2019 Southwest Club Regionals. Photo: Rodney Chen — UltiPhotos.comWashington DC Truck Stop’s Delrico Johnson skies for the grab at 2019 Mid-Atlantic Club Regionals. Photo: Paul Andris — UltiPhotos.comThere are few things better than photos of the celebration of a first-time Nationals qualifier, like Boston Siege here at 2019 Northeast Club Regionals. Photo: Bob Durling — UltiPhotos.comDallas Public Enemy celebrates qualifying for Nationals at 2019 South Central Club Regionals. Photo: Marshall Morris — UltiPhotos.comSometimes the camera perfectly catches the spot. Photo: Rodney Chen — UltiPhotos.comSan Francisco Polar Bears’ Margot Stert executes an impressive kick spike after catching a goal in the game-to-go at 2019 Southwest Club Regionals. Photo: Rodney Chen — UltiPhotos.comThe return of college season comes with a slew of odd rituals, like this Franciscan Fatal huddle at Force Freedom 2019. Photo: Kevin Wayner — UltiPhotos.comThree players challenge in the air for the disc at Force Freedom 2019. Photo: Kevin Wayner — UltiPhotos.com
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