"Philadelphia's attack trio is coming off one of the best games in league history for a single unit, scoring all 14 goals in a 14-12 quarterfinal win over Maryland. CJ Kirst -- now playing his proper position on attack -- was effective, cutting and dodging with both hands. Michael Sowers (four goals and four assists) is the toughest cover in the league, especially when dancing off picks around the cage. And the ageless lefty Kieran McArdle couldn't miss from mid range, scoring six times."
"With Kirst now at his natural attack position, it's fair to say that Philadelphia is a title contender. In the win over the Whipsnakes, the Waterdogs were excellent off the ground, parlaying groundball wins into goal-scoring opportunities. Their transition game had bite, and they were opportunistic scoring multiple rebound goals. In lacrosse, the greater the stakes, the more the game boils down to fundamentals. What's concerning is the lack of scoring punch from the midfield, and their general lack of multiple-pass goals."
The Premier Lacrosse League semifinal matchups are Philadelphia Waterdogs vs New York Atlas in the East and California Redwoods vs Denver Outlaws in the West, taking place Monday at Subaru Park outside Philadelphia and streaming on ESPN. Philadelphia's attack trio combined for all 14 goals in a quarterfinal win, with CJ Kirst effective cutting and dodging, Michael Sowers creating off picks, and Kieran McArdle scoring repeatedly from mid range. The Waterdogs excelled at groundballs and transition, generating rebound goals. Concerns exist about limited midfield scoring and a lack of multi-pass goals. New York's defensive assignments to cover Sowers and Kirst will be pivotal.
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