Team News
2016 Year In Review & Top Stories
Thanks for everything, Breeze Fans!!! 2016 was a memorable year for the DC Breeze as the team completed its 4th AUDL season in 2nd place, its highest ever finish. Along the way the Breeze went 2-1 in double OT thrillers and earned the first regular season victory ever by a U.S. based team over 4-time defending Division champions Toronto Rush.
AJ Jacoski to Undergo ACL Surgery Today
Alex “AJ” Jacoski will go under the knife today for surgery after an ACL injury last month. Jacoski has played for the Breeze since 2014 and also served as the team’s Strength & Conditioning Coach the past two seasons. He granted us an interview to catch up on his pre-surgery care, his rehabilitation plan, and how the injury has put his Ultimate game in perspective.
2016 Rookie Sensation Monroe Back for ’17
Tyler Monroe, a 2016 rookie, has signed a new contract with the DC Breeze for the 2017 season. One of the squad’s youngest yet most impactful members, Monroe first began playing ultimate in Seattle as a middle schooler and hasn’t put down the disc since. He is now playing for the Breeze while finishing up his degree and also playing for George Washington University. Monroe captured 19 goals for the Breeze over…
Rowan McDonnell Signs On for 2017
The DC Breeze announced today that defensive cutter Matthew “Rowan” McDonnell will return to the Breeze roster for the 2017 season. Over the course of the 2016 season, McDonnell played an astonishing 336 points and scored 21 goals for the Breeze. He also captained the 2016 squad along with Brad Scott and Nicky Spiva.
Breeze Welcome Back Veteran David “Duke” Boylan-Kolchin for 2017
Breeze veteran David Bolyan-Kolchin has signed on for another season with the DC Breeze. The cutter will don jersey #4 for his third season with the District’s AUDL representatives.
Breeze Managing Partner Don Grage On ‘Going Deep’ Business Podcast
Breeze managing partner and majority owner Don Grage is Aaron Watson’s guest on the “Going Deep” business/entrepreneurship podcast today. He covers his own entrepreneurial background, how he got involved in the Breeze, the great character and passion of Breeze players, future goals, and what it’s like to run the Breeze organization compared to other ventures. The episode runs 29 minutes.
Cyber Monday — Tickets, New Fan Shirt
Use code BLACK16 for an extra flex ticket with all season ticket packages purchased today. And for all Breeze Supporter level ticket packages purchased through today we’ll rush our brand new fan shirt out to you in time for the Holidays! Purchase Tickets Here.
You can also pre-order the new fan shirt separately for 25% off through today — $15 instead of $20.
5 Breeze, 3 Scandal Players Named To USA Worlds Beach Teams
Five players from the 2016 Breeze roster were named to the USA’s national beach teams for the upcoming WFDF World Championships of Beach Ultimate next June in Royan, France. Three members of DC’s elite women’s club team Scandal were also named to teams, including Breeze assistant coach Sarah Itoh.
2016 Highlight Video — Markham Shofner
Markham Shofner, who first signed with the DC Breeze in 2016, will begin the second half of his 2-year contract next April. The 27-year- old handler from Nashville certainly earned his Breeze stripes during his first season with the team, and made his presence well known on the field.