Snapdragon Stadium was specifically designed to host major sporting events, and Major League Rugby took notice. The Seattle Seawolves and New England Free Jacks are set to play for the MLR championship at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, with the game being broadcast nationally on Fox.
The MLR’s Harry Hardy expressed excitement about having the championship game at Snapdragon Stadium, praising San Diego as the perfect location for the league’s premier event. He highlighted the Legion’s success and the state-of-the-art stadium as factors that make it an ideal venue.
The New England Free Jacks are the defending champions, having defeated the San Diego Legion in last season’s title game. Seattle, on the other hand, is aiming for their third MLR championship and first since 2019. Both teams have had strong performances throughout the season, with New England facing challenges due to injuries to key players.
Players on both teams spoke about the significance of the championship game, with Free Jacks Fullback Reese MacDonald emphasizing the team’s focus on leaving their own legacy this season. Seattle’s Fly Half Reece McDonald expressed his desire to win a championship and the importance of the game for the club and players.
The teams previously met during the regular season, with Seattle emerging victorious with a 29-21 win. New England’s coach Scott Mathie acknowledged the challenges of defending a title and praised his team’s resilience and depth throughout the season.
As the championship game approaches, both teams are preparing for a highly anticipated matchup that will determine this season’s MLR champion. Fans can expect an intense and competitive game at Snapdragon Stadium.
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