Washington Freedom Advance To MLC 2025 Final After Rain-Abandoned Qualifier In Dallas

The MLC 2025 Qualifier 1 match between Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings was abandoned due to persistent rain and lightning in Dallas, preventing any play despite the toss being conducted on time. Washington Freedom, having finished at the top of the league table, advanced directly to the final as per tournament rules that reward the highest-ranked team when a match cannot be completed. Texas Super Kings, who remained unchanged from their previous lineup, will now contest the Challenger match against the winner of the Eliminator between MI New York and San Francisco Unicorns for another chance to reach the final. The match was called off after nearly three hours of delays and 41 minutes before the cut-off for a five-over game, with no reserve day scheduled due to the tight tournament schedule. Washington Freedom’s progression marks their second consecutive final appearance, while uncertainty remains over the weather affecting upcoming matches in Dallas. This situation highlights the tournament's structure that ensures regular season performance is rewarded in the event of inclement weather disrupting playoffs.