New York Hustlers vs Dallas Flash: The New York Hustlers will face the defending champions, the Dallas Flash, on Friday afternoon in their second match of the MLP Orlando 2025 season. After suffering a season-opening loss to the Atlanta Bouncers, the Hustlers are eager to get their first win of the season.
New York Hustlers Seek Rebound After Loss to Atlanta Bouncers
The New York Hustlers are aiming to bounce back from their opening-match loss against the Atlanta Bouncers. They will now face the Dallas Flash, who have already earned a convincing 3-1 win over the Columbus Sliders. The Hustlers will need to bring their best game to challenge the defending champions.
Matchup Breakdown
Here are the individual matchups for the upcoming contest:
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Women’s Doubles: Helena Spiridis/Lingwei Kong (NY) vs. Tyra Black/Jorja Johnson (DAL)
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Men’s Doubles: Zane Ford/Donald Young (NY) vs. JW Johnson/Augie Ge (DAL)
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Mixed Doubles 1: Kong/Ford (NY) vs. Johnson/Johnson (DAL)
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Mixed Doubles 2: Spiridis/Young (NY) vs. Black/Ge (DAL)
With a lineup that features experienced players like Zane Ford, Donald Young, and the strong women’s doubles pairing of Spiridis and Kong, New York will look to put pressure on Dallas. However, the Flash’s strong performance in their first match of the season sets a high bar.
What’s at Stake
For the New York Hustlers, this match is crucial in keeping their playoff hopes alive after an opening loss. Meanwhile, the Dallas Flash will aim to continue their strong start to the season and extend their momentum after the impressive victory over Columbus.
Both teams will be looking to gain a crucial early-season win, with the Flash seeking to defend their championship title and the Hustlers aiming to recover from their opening match setback.
News in Brief: New York Hustlers vs Dallas Flash
The New York Hustlers will face the Dallas Flash on Friday afternoon at MLP Orlando 2025. The Hustlers, coming off a loss to the Atlanta Bouncers, hope to rebound. The match features key players like Zane Ford and Helena Spiridis for New York and Tyra Black and JW Johnson for Dallas.
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