2017 LFL US season

Last updated
2017 LFL United States
Duration14 April 2017 – 5 August 2017
Eastern Champions champions Atlanta Steam
Western Champions champions Seattle Mist
Legends Cup
Date3 September 2017
Venue Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California
Champions Seattle Mist
Seasons
←  2016 US
2018 US  →

The 2017 LFL US season is the eighth season of the Legends Football League (LFL) in the United States. It began 14 April 2017, and concluded 5 August 2017. [1]

Contents

Developments

In January 2017 the LFL announced that it had signed a multi-year contract with Candle and Caleb to provide new uniforms for the league, including alternative uniforms with pants. [2]

In February Super Channel announced that it had signed a three-year deal to broadcast the LFL in Canada. [3]

Standings

No ties occurred this season.

Eastern Conference

TeamWLPctPFPANet PtsTD'sHome RecordHome PctRoad RecordRoad PctGB
x-Chicago Bliss 401.00025333220392-01.0002-01.000-
y-Atlanta Steam 22.50016410658261-1.5001-1.5002
Omaha Heart 13.25060166-10691-1.5000-2.0003
Pittsburgh Rebellion 13.25056144-8891-1.5000-2.000

Western Conference

TeamWLPctPFPANet PtsTD'sHome RecordHome PctRoad RecordRoad PctGB
x-Seattle Mist 401.00031232280502-01.0002-01.000-
y-Los Angeles Temptation 401.00018954135302-01.0002-01.000
Austin Acoustic 04.00091231-140140-2.0000-2.0004
Denver Dream 04.0006363-35710-2.0000-2.000

x - clinched conference title
y - clinched playoff berth

Season schedule

DateVisitorHomeKickoffVenueScore [4]
Regular Season [5]
Saturday, April 15 Seattle Mist Austin Acoustic 8:00 PM CT Cedar Park Center Seattle 46, Austin 26
Friday, April 21 Pittsburgh Rebellion Omaha Heart 8:00 PM CT Ralston Arena Omaha 34, Pittsburgh 6
Saturday, April 29 Chicago Bliss Denver Dream 7:00 PM MT Budweiser Events Center Chicago 93, Denver 6
Saturday, May 6 Atlanta Steam Pittsburgh Rebellion7:00 PM ET Highmark Stadium Atlanta 56, Pittsburgh 21
Friday, May 12Omaha Heart Los Angeles Temptation 8:00 PM PT Citizens Business Bank Arena Los Angeles 79, Omaha 6
Saturday, May 20Denver Dream Seattle Mist 7:00 PM PT ShoWare Center Seattle 106, Denver 0
Saturday, May 27BYE WEEK
Saturday, June 3Atlanta SteamChicago Bliss7:00 PM CT Toyota Park Chicago 34, Atlanta 27
Saturday, June 10Omaha HeartPittsburgh Rebellion7:00 PM ETHighmark StadiumPittsburgh 21, Omaha 20
Saturday, June 17Austin AcousticAtlanta Steam7:00 PM ET Infinite Energy Arena Atlanta 67, Austin 31
Saturday, June 24Los Angeles TemptationAustin Acoustic7:00 PM CTCedar Park CenterLos Angeles 56, Austin 28
Saturday, July 1Seattle MistDenver Dream7:00 PM MT Budweiser Events Center Seattle 98, Denver 0
Saturday, July 8Pittsburgh RebellionLos Angeles Temptation7:00 PM PTCitizens Business Bank ArenaLos Angeles 34, Pittsburgh 6
Saturday, July 15Austin AcousticSeattle Mist7:00 PM PTShoWare CenterSeattle 62, Austin 6
Saturday, July 22Chicago BlissOmaha Heart8:00 PMRalston ArenaChicago 60, Omaha 0
Saturday, July 29Denver DreamChicago Bliss7:00 PM CTToyota ParkChicago 66, Denver 0
Saturday, August 5Los Angeles TemptationAtlanta Steam7:00 PM ET Infinite Energy Arena Los Angeles 20, Atlanta 14
Saturday, August 12BYE WEEK

Playoffs

Conference Championships were played on 20 August 2017 at Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The Seattle Mist defeated the Los Angeles Temptation 28–13 to win the Western Conference title and advance to their third straight Legends Cup appearance. In the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Steam got their first victory over the defending champion Chicago Bliss in a 14–6 upset to win the title and make their second appearance in the championship game.

The 2017 Legends Cup was held on 3 September 2017 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. The lead swung back and forth throughout the game with Seattle scoring early, Atlanta taking the lead, and Seattle retaking it 18-14 again before the half. The score see-sawed in the second half as well before Seattle pulled away in the fourth quarter to win their second Legends Cup title in three years with a 38–28 victory. Seattle running back Stevi Schnoor was named MVP of the game.

Conference Championships Legends Cup
      
E1 Chicago Bliss 6
E2Atlanta Steam14
Atlanta Steam 28
Seattle Mist38
W1Seattle Mist28
W2 Los Angeles Temptation 13

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References

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