PLL 2026 Quarterfinals: Matchups, Venue, and Player Outlook

The Premier Lacrosse League’s quarterfinal round will be held at TCO Stadium in Minneapolis this weekend. The West bracket features the California Redwoods (second seed) versus the Denver Outlaws (third seed) at 6 p.m. ET, while the East bracket pits the Boston Cannons (second seed) against the Maryland Whipsnakes (third seed) at 8:30 p.m. ET. Winners advance to face the Utah Archers (West) or the Philadelphia Waterdogs (East) in the semifinals.

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The ESPN preview lists the following injury statuses:

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• Redwoods: LSM Arden Cohen on the PUP list; SSDM Chris Merle questionable (left hamstring); A Wes Berg on the PUP list.

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• Outlaws: Defender Ben Randall out (right quad); defender Michael Manley doubtful (right hip/left groin).

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• Cannons: SSDM Marquez White on IR (ACL tear); midfielder Ryan Drenner on the PUP list.

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• Whipsnakes: SSDM Eric Kolar out (left knee); FO Matthew Paolatto on the PUP list; LSM Colin Squires on the PUP list; SSDM Payton Rezanka on the PUP list; FO Petey LaSalla questionable (left ankle); goalkeeper Shun Ito unavailable to travel; FO Joseph Nardella on the PUP list.

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Notable returns include Boston’s midfielder Matt Campbell, who re-joins the lineup after missing play since June 6, and the Outlaws’ four Tewaaraton Award winners—Pat Kavanagh, Jared Bernhardt, Ryan Terefenko and Ryan Piseno—who are expected to suit up. Denver’s coach Tim Soudan must decide between goalies Logan McNaney (reigning Oren Lyons Goalie of the Year) and Owen McElroy.

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• Chris Kavanagh (Redwoods): 34 points in 10 games, leading the team’s offense.

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• Marcus Holman (Cannons): 387 career goals, closing in on the all-time record of 393 held by John Grant Jr.

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• Joey Spallina (Whipsnakes): 36 points, the fourth-most ever for a rookie season.

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• Faceoffs: Nathan Kapp (Whipsnakes) debuted 13-for-23; Cannons rookie Andrew McMeekin holds a franchise-record 62.5 % faceoff win rate.

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Injuries could thin the Redwoods’ depth, while the Outlaws count on the return of their award-winning core. The Whipsnakes’ depleted roster may limit their faceoff dominance despite recent signings, whereas the Cannons gain a tactical boost from Campbell’s return. Advancing teams will meet the Utah Archers or Philadelphia Waterdogs, both of which posted strong regular-season performances.

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All quarterfinal games are available through the ESPN App and the PLL streaming hub.

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