Swing Pass | Pro Ultimate Frisbee News
by Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA)
The official podcast of the Ultimate Frisbee Association. Hosted by Adam Ruffner and league broadcaster Evan Lepler, "Swing Pass" aims to break down the latest news and game analysis from pro ultimate frisbee.
Episodes
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Championship Weekend recap, Boston claims glory
After another historic Championship Weekend at Breese Stevens Field, hosts Evan Lepler and Adam Ruffner break down the three major matchups, talk through Boston's impact performers from their title run, Babbitt's fourth championship, Decraene's MVP-level play, and also share quick outlooks on the...
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Rapid Reaction: Semifinals recap
Not a normal "Swing Pass" recap episode, but instead the live postgame reactions following two incredible semifinal matchups. Featuring the UFA gameday studio show hosts Ian Toner, Colin Camp, Kaela Helton, Evan Lepler, Kelsey Percy, and more! 0:00 - Boston vs Salt Lake 17:10 - Atlanta vs Minnesota
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2025 Championship Weekend preview
The final four teams—Atlanta, Boston, Minnesota, and Salt Lake—are set for the biggest weekend of the season! Hosts Evan Lepler and Adam Ruffner preview the semifinal matchups, and forecast the potential two teams in the championship game. Full 2025 Championship Weekend schedule:...
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2025 Divisional championships recap
Two down-to-the-wire classics, a beatdown in Boston, and redemption in Atlanta mark an all-time divisional championship weekend in the UFA. 5:00 - Atlanta gets redemption in South Division finale14:40 - A beatdown in Boston28:00 - Minnesota ends Chicago's perfect season in epic rivalry clash43:35…
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2025 Divisional Championships Preview
Hosts Evan Lepler and Ian Toner go in-depth on the upcoming four-game divisional championship weekend. Can Atlanta finally overcome their heartaches and get to the semifinals? Will Chicago stay undefeated? Are the Breeze ready to beat Boston for a third time this season? And is Oakland the…
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First round matchup previews, New York vs DC rivalry, Daan De Marrée domination
With four first round playoff matchups set for Saturday, July 26, hosts Evan Lepler and Adam Ruffner discuss which of the eight teams can move on to the 2025 divisional championships. First round schedule: https://www.watchufa.com/league/schedule/week-14 Full 2025 playoffs watch schedule:...
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Final weekend of the regular season, temperature checking the East Division, Week 13 preview
The 2025 UFA regular season is going out with a bang as the schedule concludes with a 14-game mega weekend. All 12 playoff spots have been settled, but there's still plenty of drama for seeding and home field advantage. Hosts Adam Ruffner and Evan Lepler analyze the three best teams in the East,...
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Final playoff push, Week 12 preview
The penultimate weekend of the regular season is here, and Week 12 is loaded with divisional rivalry matchups that will determine playoff spots across the four divisions. Salt Lake/Colorado and Boston/DC both meet in rematches from the week prior, Atlanta has a chance to eliminate Carolina from...
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Frisbee on the Fourth, big rivalries in primetime, Week 11 preview
The reigning champion Minnesota Wind Chill travel to face the Chicago Union in one of the most anticipated matchups of the regular season. West Division rivals Salt Lake and Colorado meet for the first time this season. And with 8 of the 12 playoff spots clinched, but no seeding determined, the...
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Undefeated Austin's big test, East + West playoff races, 10 preview
The 7-0 Austin Sol embark on a big prove it weekend in Atlanta and Carolina. In the West Division, Salt Lake and Oakland do battle to determine the top spot in the standings, while Colorado looks to erase early season doubts about their performances on the road. In the East, four teams are still...
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New York rises from the dead, Babbitt and Boston battling to stay undefeated, Week 9 preview
The New York Empire resuscitated their playoff chances from the brink of elimination with their double overtime victory, Boston and reigning MVP Jeff Babbitt flexed their might on an impressive road trip, and the Toronto Rush prepare to try to save their season as hosts Adam Ruffner and Evan…
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Contenders vs pretenders, untangling the East Division playoff race, Week 8 preview
As the schedule rounds into the second half of the regular season, hosts Evan Lepler and Adam Ruffner break down the playoff races in all of the four divisions, and give previews for the upcoming Week 8 games. Week 8 schedule: www.watchufa.com/league/schedule/week-8Watch every game LIVE on...
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Madness at the regular season midway point, contender talk, East Division parity, Week 7 preview
With another 13-game slate ahead in Week 7, hosts Evan Lepler and Adam Ruffner preview the matchups, begin to outline divisional playoff races, and share some thoughts on the incredible comeback of Goose Helton.Week 6 schedule: www.watchufa.com/league/schedule/week-7Watch every game LIVE on...
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Undefeated Atlanta faces two big interdivisional battles, close margins, Week 6 preview
Week 6 features a 13-game mega schedule, including Atlanta's big road trip doubleheader to face Minnesota and Chicago. Week 6 schedule: www.watchufa.com/league/schedule/week-6Watch every game LIVE on watchUFA.tv
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Rapid Reaction: A wild Week 5 Friday of one-goal games
Week 5 began with an amazing night filled with one goal games, and hosts Evan Lepler and Adam Ruffner are here to breakdown the latest results.Week 5 schedule: www.watchufa.com/league/schedule/week-5Watch every game LIVE on watchUFA.tv
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Chaos season unfolding, Seattle + San Diego face big road trips, Week 5 preview
After a wild Week 4 of results, Week 5 features pivotal road games for Seattle and San Diego, while Philadelphia looks to stay undefeated against a reeling New York team. Week 5 schedule: www.watchufa.com/league/schedule/week-5 Watch every game LIVE on watchUFA.tv
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Big time rivalries, New York/Boston, Chicago/Minnesota, prove it weekend and Week 4 preview
With major matchups approaching between New York/Boston, Chicago/Minnesota, Carolina/Atlanta, Colorado/Austin, and Boston/DC in Week 4, hosts Evan and Adam analyze and preview the biggest weekend of the first month of the season.Full Week 4 schedule:...
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Week 3 preview, Philly on the rise, looking around at the league
Hosts Adam and Evan preview an 11-game slate in Week 3, including a rematch in the West Division between Seattle and Oakland, and a "Game Of The Week" showdown featuring the best interdivisional rivalry in the league between DC and Carolina. Watch every game LIVE on watchUFA.tv
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Week 2 game previews, South Division championship rematch, who is the Best in the West?
Week 2 features an 11-game slate of action, with numerous early season matchups holding big significance for divisional playoff races. Hosts Evan and Adam breakdown the big "Game Of The Week" matchup between longtime South Division rivals Carolina and Atlanta, hype the battle between two new...
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Rapid Reaction: Wild Week 1 recap
The 2025 season is living up to the hype after the opening weekend of play, and hosts Evan Lepler and Adam Ruffner breakdown all the big results from Week 1. Week 1 schedule: www.watchufa.com/league/schedule/week-1Watch every game LIVE on watchUFA.tv
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Rapid Reaction: Oakland defeats New York
In a first-ever emergency pod, hosts Evan and Adam breakdown the big Oakland win over New York from the opening night of the 2025 season. Box score: https://www.watchufa.com/stats/game/2025-04-24-NY-OAKWeek 1 schedule: www.watchufa.com/league/schedule/week-1
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2025 Opening Weekend Preview
The 2025 season has arrived, and hosts Evan Lepler and Adam Ruffner break down all the Week 1 matchups in the first preview episode of the new year. Week 1 schedule: www.watchufa.com/league/schedule/week-1 Season preview content available at watchUFA.com Watch every game LIVE on watchUFA.tv
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Preseason MVP Picks
Hosts Evan Lepler and Adam Ruffner give their top five picks for MVP heading into the 2025 season! The 2025 season starts on April 24. Watch every game LIVE on watchUFA.tv
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Big Questions For The 2025 Season
With just under three weeks until the start of the 2025 season, "Swing Pass" hosts Adam and Evan submit their big questions for the approaching games.0:00 - Intro/Coach talk10:30 - Which team has the most talent?26:44 - Is Minnesota the best defense?39:14 - Which international player will have…
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2025 Team Win Over/Unders
Hosts Evan Lepler and Adam Ruffner go division by division, predicting team win totals for the upcoming season. The 2025 season starts on April 24. Watch every game LIVE on watchUFA.tv
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Breaking Down Roster Day
All 24 teams have announced their rosters for the 2025 season, and hosts Adam and Evan go through all the major news. The 2025 season starts on April 24.2025 team rosters: https://watchufa.com/league/news/2025-ufa-team-rosters-announcedOffseason grades:...
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"Rookie Of The Year" Decraene Joins Boston, All-Star Sheppard Signs With New York
With just 50 days until the start of the 2025 UFA season, hosts Evan Lepler and Adam Ruffner intake and breakdown all of the latest in a flurry of player signings. Boston added one of the most exciting playmakers in the game in Tobe Decraene this week. New York rounded out an impressive slate of...
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Colorado Signs Former NFL Receiver Rodney Adams, Supercharged Chicago, new host
"Swing Pass" welcomes a new co-host in Evan Lepler, and head dives right into heaps of big news. Colorado signed former NFL wide receiver Rodney Adams for 2025, changing the landscape of the league in the process. And is Chicago as dangerous as all of their new signings seem to indicate? The 2025...
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League Leader In Goals Wilson Holliday Signs With Atlanta | Interview
After leading the league in goals during the 2024 season, Alec Wilson Holliday was pursued by several teams in free agency. But the star receiver selected Atlanta Hustle as his new destination, and hopes to help the title contender get to the next level in 2025 2025 season starts in April Watch...
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Reaction To Madison Hosting Championship Weekend
With Madison set to host its fourth Championship Weekend event in 2025, hosts Adam and Cameron breakdown the biggest event of the season, and make some way too early picks for who they think the final four teams will be! Full event information:...
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All-Time Goals Leader Cameron Brock Signs With Atlanta For 2025 Season
After 12 years with Indianapolis, the league's all-time leading goal scorer and Swing Pass co-host Cameron Brock is joining a new team in 2025! Brock signed with the Atlanta Hustle, and is hopeful in helping the franchise to their first Championship Weekend appearance in the upcoming season. 2025...
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Vegas expansion, divisional realignment, 2025 free agency frenzy
Hosts Adam Ruffner and Cameron Brock are back for the new year, and brimming with news and analysis from a busy offseason! There's a new expansion team in Vegas, divisional realignment, and a ton of movement in free agency. 0:00 - Intro 6:52 - Vegas Bighorns expansion 14:40 - Divisional…
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League awards discussion; MVP, Rookie of the Year, All-UFA teams; Snubs
The 2024 UFA season awards are here—read about the full selections on the watchUFA.com website—and hosts Adam and Cameron break down all the individual and team choices, as well as which players might have cases for being snubbed. 0:00 - Intro 6:48 - MVP 17:25 - Defensive Player Of The Year 26:00…
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Championship Weekend recap, Winnesota, looking ahead to 2025
Chaos season comes to a close with one of the most dramatic Championship Weekend events in recent years, and Minnesota battling past the other contenders to win their first UFA title. 0:48 - Intro 10:09 - Minnesota upsets the overall one-seed DC in first semifinal 22:25 - Carolina fends off…
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Divisional championships recap, DC dominance, clock killers
Four teams remain in competition for the 2024 UFA title—Carolina, DC, Minnesota, Seattle—after an action-packed divisional championship weekend! 1:45 - Intro 8:55 - Carolina wins 3rd South Division title in 4 years, heartbreak in ATL 39:30 - DC finishes destruction of East Division, earns first...
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How We Got Here, 8 teams remain heading into Division Championship weekend
Eight teams remain—Atlanta, Boston, Carolina, DC, Madison, Minnesota, Salt Lake, and Seattle—as the 2024 UFA season heads into the divisional championship round. Hosts Adam and Cameron break down each of the teams and their strengths that got them this far into the playoffs. 0:34 - Intro 10:28 -...
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Opening round playoffs recap, Babbitt + Boston end the Empire, Madison's magical night
The opening round of the 2024 UFA playoffs did not disappoint, with legendary performances, close games, and a double overtime thriller. Hosts Adam and Cameron recap a classic weekend, and set the scene for the final eight teams. 1:05 - Intro 4:48 - Boston defeats reigning champs behind Jeff...
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Week 13 preview, regular season finale, three 1-seeds up for grabs, DC vs New York
The final weekend of the 2024 regular season is here, and the UFA is set for its most fantastic finish in league history! 10 of the 12 playoff spots are confirmed, but there's still a majority of the seeds to be settled in Week 13. 7:42 - New York hosts DC to determine home field playoff games in...
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Week 12 recap, return of an old host, which matchup is the biggest deal in final weekend
Daniel Cohen rejoins the show to recap Week 12, including the big battles in the Central Division. Plus: Adam and Daniel discuss the huge implications behind the matchups heading into Week 13. 0:40 - Intro 4:34 - New York rolls over Minnesota to earn 4th straight win 17:19 - Madison cruises in…
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Week 12 preview, reigning champs return to Minnesota, do-or-die in Central Division
We've arrived at the second to last weekend of the 2024 UFA regular season, and three critical matchups highlight this Week 12 preview episode. 3:35 - Playoff talk + potential Championship Weekend seeding 11:02 - New York visits Minnesota in first-time meeting with division leading Wind Chill in…
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Week 10 recap, Beasts of the East, More Central Division chaos, playoff picture update
Three big games featuring Central Division playoff contenders are the main focus, as 10 of the 12 playoff spots have been clinched following Week 11 action. 0:38 - Intro 6:38 - Playoff picture 13:51 - Colorado holds off Indy at home 27:34 - Chicago gets a big road win in Minnesota 38:23 - Madison...
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Week 10 recap, Beasts of the East, More Central Division chaos, playoff picture update
Eight teams have clinched their playoff spots for the 2024 season, and Week 10 didn't hold back on the action. DC and New York dominate over top competition, Seattle gets back to the playoffs since 2016, and aside from Minnesota, chaos continues in the Central Division. 14:10 - DC dominates...
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Week 10 preview, Salt Lake - New York championship rematch, playoff picture solidifying
The most anticipated matchup of the regular season is here with Salt Lake and New York reprising their 2023 title game battle in the Week 10 "Super Series" showcase. Plus: Two division leaders in Carolina and DC meet for the first time in 2024 in a hotly contested "Game Of The Week" meeting…
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Week 9 recap, Detroit ends 81-game losing streak, Atlanta showing power, playoff picture
The 81-game Detroit losing streak is over! No more undefeated teams! CHAOS SEASON REIGNS! Hosts Adam and Cameron break down the full Week 9 slate of results, talk about the playoff picture, and set up the final month of the 2024 UFA regular season! 10:06 - Atlanta looking like the best team in…
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Week 9 preview, Carolina vs Atlanta Round 3, Madison looks for revenge in Minnesota
Just five weeks remain in the 2024 UFA regular season, and hosts Adam and Cameron walk through a 13-game Week 9 slate of games. No teams have currently clinched a playoff spot, but big battles this weekend will paint a bigger postseason picture. 3:56 - Carolina (6-0) faces Atlanta (5-2) for the...
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Week 8 recap, Madison + Minnesota wins setup big meeting, weekend of the comeback
With multiple comeback wins in Week 8, chaos season rolls on with another weekend of thrilling results. Hosts Adam and Cameron break down Colorado's tough road trip through the Central Division, Madison + Minnesota getting wins and setting up another border battle this coming Saturday; Pittsburgh...
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Week 8 preview, Colorado's next big challenge, which teams have most to gain/lose?
Colorado heads out on their second tough road trip in as many weeks, with first-ever meetings in Madison and Minnesota for one of the West's best. And with 12 games on tap for Week 8, hosts Adam and Cameron rundown their teams with the most to gain from a win, as well as teams who could suffer…
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Week 7 recap, Oakland thrills at home again, Colorado ends Salt Lake's perfect campaign
Another wild weekend of results leaves the league with a single undefeated team (Carolina), a lot of excitement, and a lot of questions! 6:15 - Oakland wins another thriller over Colorado 26:55 - Colorado ends Salt Lake's perfect season, saves their own 52:30 - DC beats NY for first time since…
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Week 6 recap, Rivalry Weekend previews, Boston's big wins
Week 6 recaps + Week 7 "Rivalry Weekend" previews! Boston bags two of the biggest regular season wins and puts themselves on top of the East Division. Atlanta and Carolina get set to host an Austin team looking to defend its South Division crown after some early season setbacks. New York and DC…
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Week 6 preview, 14-game mega matchup weekend, battles at the top of all four divisions
With 14 games and 10 teams facing doubleheader schedules in Week 6, there's an overwhelming amount of action on deck. Atlanta and Colorado meet for the first time ever, the two past South Division champions Austin and Carolina square off for the first time in 2024, big battles in the East between...