By Larry Snyder Allison Park, Pa. – Coming out from halftime down by a goal 11-10, the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds (now 1-3) set thrusters to maximum on Saturday, May 11, to claim their first victory this season as they defeated the unbeaten Chicago Wildfire 21-18 at JC Stone Field, part of the North Park complex. Pittsburgh put up four unanswered goals to begin the third quarter and owned a 16-13 lead to open the fourth against Chicago. Jack Hefferon recorded his two blocks in the third, and both led to Thunderbird scores. After the first block, on the tenth pass of … Continue reading AUDL 2019: Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Extinguish Chicago Wildfire 21-18 At JC Stone Field

Pittsburgh, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Thunderbirds (0-2) land at J.C Stone Field in Allison Park Saturday, May 4 for their American Ultimate Disc League home opener against the Indianapolis AlleyCats (2-1). The first pull between the two combatants is 6:00 p.m. Sam VanDusen is the early leader for Pittsburgh with six assists after two contests. For the fans in the stands, it appears Max Sheppard is the player most likely to be in the end zone as he has recorded nine goals. Gazing at the overall stats, Jonathan Mast owns 111 completions and 98 catches while Thomas Edmonds is second … Continue reading AUDL Ready To Go: Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Face Indianapolis AlleyCats In Home Opener

St. Paul, MN – The Pittsburgh Thunderbirds (0-2) tied the game 21-21 against the Minnesota Wind Chill (1-1) with 41 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of their exciting American Ultimate Disc League matchup Saturday, April 27 at Sea Foam Stadium on the campus of Concordia University. After Minnesota cutter Micheal Jordan gave the disc back on a throwaway, the T-birds brought the game even when Alex Thomas crossed the goal line off of a pass from Max Sheppard. The Wind Chill’s Josh Klane could not connect on a deep throw to Isaac Leonard and the contest headed to the … Continue reading AUDL: Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Lose In Overtime To Minnesota Wind Chill

Madison, Wisconsin – The Madison Radicals (2-0) went on a 9-3 run in the fourth quarter of their home opener to own the game against the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds, with a final score of 26-17, in American Ultimate Disc League action Saturday, April 20, at historic Breese Stevens Field. The season opener for the Black Gold (0-1) had been close through three-quarters of the matchup. Head coach Pat Hammonds’ brigade battled the defending 2018 champions, keeping the score close at the end of the first (7-6), at halftime (11-9), and the conclusion of the third (17-14). The throw completion percentage for … Continue reading Pittsburgh Thunderbirds: Looking Back At Madison Radicals Opening Day And What Lies Ahead