Friday, July 27: Live Stream of the Day
Boston Lobsters at Orange County Breakers, 10:00 p.m. EDT (WATCH LIVE HERE)
This live stream of the day has major playoff implications. If Boston loses, they cannot make the playoffs. If Orange County wins, they clinch a spot in the Finals Weekend presented by GEICO. It doesn't get much bigger than this with two matches remaining in the season.
Friday, July 27: Other Matches
New York Sportimes at Springfield Lasers, 8:05 p.m. EDT
For the second match in a row, the Sportimes can clinch a spot in the playoffs with a win, or a Boston and Philly loss. The Lasers have reemerged as a playoff contender after an 0-6 start to the season. However, Springfield does need to win their final two matches to have a chance at making the postseason.
Washington Kastles at Kansas City Explorers, 8:35 p.m. EDT
The Kastles look to extend their win streak to 29 in Kansas City tonight, while the Explorers look to extend their playoff chances. The Kastles are two matches away to becoming the first professional sports team to achieve two consecutive undefeated regular seasons.
Philadelphia Freedoms at Sacramento Capitals, 10:35 p.m. EDT
Philadelphia’s Mark Philippoussis makes another appearance as the Freedoms hope to win a tough road match against Sacramento. The Capitals currently stand in second place, but have not clinched a playoff spot. The Freedoms need to win and hope for a New York loss to remain in the playoff hunt. The last time these two teams met in Philadelphia, Sacramento won by six.
Saturday, July 28: Live Stream of the Day
Philadelphia Freedoms at Orange County Breakers, 10:00 p.m. EDT (WATCH LIVE HERE)
The last time these two teams met, the Freedoms were able to defeat the Breakers behind great play from the Pliskova twins. Orange County has been strong this year at home, winning four out of five matches. Orange County is in good shape in the standings, owning the head-to-head tiebreakers in the West. A win on Friday or Saturday would allow them to advance to the playoffs. Philadelphia needs a three-way tie in the East for a chance to make the postseason.
Saturday, July 28: Other Matches
Washington Kastles at Springfield Lasers, 8:05 p.m. EDT
The Kastles clinched the East earlier this week, but that has not stopped them from continuing their win streak. With wins Friday and Saturday night, they would become the first professional sports team to complete two consecutive undefeated regular seasons. Springfield, even after starting the season 0-6, can make the playoffs, but a number of different scenarios have to happen in order for that to occur. Ultimately, Springfield needs to take care of what they control and let the pieces fall where they may.
New York Sportimes at Kansas City Explorers, 8:35 p.m. EDT
With one win in the last two matches, New York can seal up the second spot in the East. The Explorers, along with the other three teams in the West, are right in the thick of the playoff hunt. Overall, the Sportimes are in the best position out of the seven teams fighting for the playoffs right now.
Boston Lobsters at Sacramento Capitals, 10:35 p.m. EDT
Sacramento had a firm grip on first place before this week, but a pair of losses to Orange County changed that. They have a good chance to make the playoffs if they can get back on the winning track this weekend. Boston needs a little more help. The Lobsters will be pulling for Western Conference teams to shut out their Eastern Conference opponents this weekend.