For the first time, an All-Star showdown is set between the Western Ultimate League and the Premier Ultimate League during the 2025 United Frisbee Association Championship weekend.
Three Colorado Alpenglow players are making the trip to Madison, Wisconsin, on Aug. 23 to represent the WUL.
The Alpenglow is an ultimate frisbee team of women and nonbinary players that plays at the Pinnacle Athletic Complex in Thornton. Founded in 2022, the Alpenglow has seen quick success, and the team is the reigning 2024 WUL Champions.
Colorado’s Allysha Dixon, Jade McLaughlin and Abby Thorpe are joining 17 other WUL All-Stars from the seven teams in the league and will take on 20 players representing the PUL. Surprisingly, WUL Offensive Player of the Year Ari Nelson, also on the Alpenglow, didn’t make the All-Star team.
The rosters were determined by fan voting and team nominations.
According to the WUL’s website, “these players represent the best of what both leagues have to offer — elite skills, unmatched athleticism and leadership on and off the field. More than just a showcase of talent, this event is a celebration of the community, the progress, and the players pushing professional women’s and nonbinary ultimate forward.”
The Alpenglow finished 6-0 in the 2025 season before falling short in the playoffs. Coaches Thomas Echols, Lena Goren and Madison Oleson won Coaching Staff of the Year.
The WUL versus PUL All-Star Game begins at 3:00 p.m. M.T. on Aug. 23. Tickets are available at watchufa.com/league/champweekend, and the event will be live and free on YouTube.
For more, visit coloradoalpenglow.com.