The DC Breeze have been fortunate in terms of scheduling this season. So far, the team has only had one game a week, with a single bye week taking place earlier in the year. They will face two teams in two days for the first time this weekend, an away game on Saturday and then home on Sunday. Escaping the weekend with a 2-0 record would be a huge boost…
The DC Breeze has announced the signing of Joe Freund to a contract for the remainder of the 2017 season.
It has now become an expectation for every DC Breeze and New York Empire game to be a close contest. On Saturday, the Breeze were swaying momentum their way until once again the Empire reeled the visitors back in just as they were beginning to pull away. In the final minutes, D.C. was able to put away their rivals for an important 28-25 victory. The win was the Breeze’s first road victory of…
Highlights from our May 27, 2017 game at New York Empire.
The DC Breeze pulled away in the final minutes to beat the New York Empire yesterday, 28-25. The Empire (2-4) went on a 5-1 run late in the 3rd quarter to overcome a 19-15 deficit and tie the game at 21, but the Breeze (5-2) found another level of effort from that point and would not give up another break in the game.
Getting back in winning form was key for the D.C. Breeze over the weekend. With the 23-20 win over the Montreal Royal, the Breeze are now in a tie with the Toronto Rush for first in the East. Due to a tie in head-to-head record (1-1) and the Breeze’s point differential, the Breeze lead the division. In this win, the Breeze (4-2) had some old (and new) faces on track. Early…
Saturday’s rematch against New York will be streamed live on Facebook by Fantom Sports. Here’s the link:
Full game video of our May 20 game against the Montréal Royal, with play-by-play announcer Greg Esser and guest commentator Françoise Delisle. Françoise is the wife of Breeze player Chuck Cantone and a member of the Canadian women’s national team.
Highlights from our May 20, 2017 game vs Montréal Royal — 5 minute AUDL version and 2 minute sizzle reel.
The New York Empire return to DC June 4 for a pivotal AUDL East match-up in the quest for playoffs and home field advantage. Opening pull is 5:30pm. This rivalry just keeps getting better, with yet another 1-point game in the history books on May 6. The teams also meet in New York May 27 for the first leg of a home and home series across consecutive weekends.
