Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The Dallas Flash just beat Columbus and Brooklyn back-to-back at MLP Chicago — but are they actually a top team, or did they just get a soft draw? Zane and Nico break down where Dallas really sits in the MLP tier list, then make the case for owner/GM Mark Molthan as a surprise Manager of the Year candidate: the Danni-Elle Townsend pickup, the depth signings, and losing their top two women and still winning two events.

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