Zabierek Signs One-Year Contract Extension

December 23, 2025 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Chicago Hounds announced Tuesday the team agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with hooker Jackson Zabierek. The 25-year-old first signed with the Hounds last January and was an immediate bolster to the forward pack. During his first season in Chicago, Zabierek appeared in 12 contests and made one start, a Week 17 win over the Houston Sabercats. In his lone start, he logged 51 minutes and scored a pair of tries, the first two scores of his MLR career. He finished the season with 284 minutes ... Full Story

Seattle Seawolves Name Robbie Abel Assistant Coach

December 23, 2025 - We are pleased to welcome Robbie Abel as our new Assistant Head Coach. Robbie brings experience as both a professional player and a proven coach. He joins us after several seasons with the Utah Warriors, where he served as Assistant Coach, Forwards Coach, and most recently Head Coach. During that time, he helped build a strong forward pack and a clear team culture. As a player, Robbie competed at the highest levels of the game. He played Super Rugby with the Brumbies, Rebels, and Waratahs. He also represented Auckland ... Full Story

Atlanta Vibe Hit Holiday Week with Season in Focus

December 23, 2025 - The Atlanta Vibe embark on a short Holiday break this week as the January 8 season opener comes into focus. After three weeks of training and acclimation at the Georgia State University Sports Arena, the Vibe players and coaches are aware of the goal: Enjoy the break, stay sharp and come back ready to compete. "The challenge is that we can't come back after break and start again from ground zero," Vibe Head Coach Kayla Banwarth said. "We have to be able to pick up where we left off." The Vibe utilized Week Three of ... Full Story

Hounds Sign 2021 First-Round Draft Pick

December 22, 2025 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Hounds announced on Monday they bolstered their forward pack for 2026 by agreeing to terms with flanker Emmanuel Albert. Albert, 26, spent his first four MLR seasons with the Sabercats after being selected by Houston with the second pick in the 2021 draft out of Lindenwood University. The 6-4, 250-pounder joins the Hounds having started 16 of his 17 appearances in 2025. Albert registered 1,072 minutes of game time and recorded a career-high 206 tackles in a breakout campaign for the Sabercats. Offens... Full Story

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