The final four of the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League playoffs is set:

In the East, the Philadelphia Waterdogs take on the New York Atlas

For the West half of the bracket, it's the California Redwoods vs. the Denver Outlaws

The four clubs descent on Subaru Park outside of Philadelphia on Monday for the semifinals, streaming live on ESPN. Here are my thoughts on both matchups:

Philadelphia Waterdogs vs. New York Atlas

Monday | 12 p.m. | ESPN

Philadelphia's attack trio is coming off one of the best games in league history for a single unit, scoring all 14 goals in a 14-12 quarterfinal win over Maryland. CJ Kirst -- now playing his proper position on attack -- was effective, cutting and dodging with both hands. Michael Sowers (four goals and four assists) is the toughest cover in the lea

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