PLL Energy Rankings heading into Week 7: Who’s No. 1?

The PLL phases Week 7 in Chicago on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12. It is the primary impartial tour cease of the common season, which means all eight groups are in motion.

Heading into Week 7, half the groups are 3-2 and the opposite half are 2-3. Who will get an higher hand this week?

This is how issues stand:

1. Denver Outlaws

Present file: 3-2
Earlier rating: 2

Three consecutive wins coincide with the addition of goalie Logan McNaney and playmaker Jared Bernhardt. Bernhardt is one among 4 Tewaaraton Award winners on offense, who noticed time as a large receiver for the Atlanta Falcons.

Brennan O’Neill scored seven factors and captured MVP honors in main the Western Convention to a 15-13 win over the East within the PLL All-Star Recreation this previous Saturday.

This week: vs. Whipsnakes, Saturday 9:30 p.m. ET | ESPN+

2. New York Atlas

Present file: 3-2
Earlier rating: 3

Protection offered individually no extra! The Atlas held two potent offenses to fewer than 10 objectives.

Complementary lacrosse is the successful system. Coach Mike Pressler’s squad leads the PLL in floor balls, faceoff effectivity and assists.

Connor Shellenberger now has 18 factors, and Jeff Teat leads the crew in objectives with 10. Will Dox Aitken make a re-appearance after dabbling in semi-pro soccer? That might add a lift to the midfield, which appears overly reliant on Bryan Costabile.

New York has the most effective specialist combo within the league with FOGO Trevor Baptiste and goalie Liam Entenmann. The Atlas stay a major time title contender for certain.

This week: vs. Cannons, Friday 7 p.m. ET | ESPN2/ESPN+

3. Philadelphia Waterdogs

Present file: 3-2
Earlier rating: 5

The first storyline this weekend revolves across the debut look for CJ Kirst. The lefty from New Jersey led Cornell to an NCAA title and gained the Tewaaraton. Alongside the way in which, he scored extra objectives than any participant in D1 historical past.

His insertion into the lineup might elevate the Waterdogs to the highest of the heap. Michael Sowers leads the league in factors (24) and assists (18). Philly stays on an upward trajectory, with room for progress.

This week: vs. Archers, Friday 9:30 p.m. ET | ESPN+

4. Boston Cannons

Present file: 3-2
Earlier rating: 1

The Cannons’ 49 brought on turnovers for the protection is finest at school. Catalyst Asher Nolting and Marcus Holman are having subdued summers, as Nolting is embroiled in a long-term capturing droop, unable to penetrate into the paint.

Boston’s poor draft day selections are haunting the franchise. In 2024, they handed on TJ Malone. Had they made that choose, Aidan Carroll or Matt Traynor would have made sense in 2025. However the Cannons are a contender regardless, however their type will not blow you away.

This week: vs. Atlas, Friday 7 p.m. ET | ESPN2/ESPN+

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5. Utah Archers

Present file: 2-3
Earlier rating: 4

Utah has allowed a mere 50 scores in 5 video games which is finest within the league, however have managed solely 46 scores on offense, which is final. It is stunning that the two-time champions are struggling on the offensive finish.

Maybe the return of righty midfielder Tre Leclaire from the PUP listing after the All-Star break will enhance offensive effectivity. Leclaire units strong picks for Grant Ament and Tom Schreiber, and may rip the two-pointer on the facility play.

This week: vs. Waterdogs, Friday 9:30 p.m. ET | ESPN+

6. Maryland Whipsnakes

Present file: 2-3
Earlier rating: 7

The Whipsnakes ran their rating differential to plus-12 after a 20-6 blowout of Carolina, after which had a two-week break. These prolonged stoppages can wreak havoc on offensive stream.

Rookie Aidan Carroll has 12 objectives, and TJ Malone is second within the PLL with 21 factors. Does Coach Jim Stagnitta begin goalie Brendan Krebs or Emmet Carroll in Chicago? I feel he has to stay with Carroll.

This week: vs. Outlaws, Saturday 9:30 p.m. ET | ESPN+

7. Carolina Chaos

Present file: 2-3
Earlier rating: 8

The Chaos had a season-saving win over Boston in San Diego, which featured monster video games from Owen Hiltz and Sergio Perkovic. Hiltz, a rookie from Ontario through Syracuse, had 4 objectives within the victory.

Ross Scott created some double groups as a ball provider. Shane Knobloch was injured and his standing in Chicago looms giant.

Carolina’s minus-17 rating differential does not bode nicely for tie-breakers. I would be shocked if Carolina made a playoff run this season. Their offense appears overmatched.

This week: vs. Redwoods, Saturday 7 p.m. ET | ESPN+

8. California Redwoods

Present file: 2-3
Earlier rating: 6

The mirage has light as three straight losses convey Redwoods nation again to actuality.

The youth motion here’s a summer time storyline. New coach Anthony Kelly has been remodeling the mindset with the assistance of Jon Gordon’s library of books. Rookies Andrew McAdorey, Sam English, Chris Kavanagh, Carter Rice and Josh Balcarcel are optimistic additions.

The Woods want a quick tempo, however they need to maintain that power for the total 48 minutes. Goalie Chayse Ierlan is saving simply 48%, and defender Cole Kastner is a chess piece who wants extra utilization.

This week: vs. Chaos, Saturday 7 p.m. ET | ESPN+