The Chicago Hounds did not just win this year, they ran the table. The Dawgs finished the regular season a perfect 10-0, becoming the first team in Major League Rugby history to sweep an entire regular slate. Chicago outscored opponents 461 to 252 and now shifts focus to a home semifinal at SeatGeek Stadium on Monday, June 15. A win there would send the Hounds to the league final the following week, with a chance to lift the MLR crown on home turf.
Historic regular season
The Hounds sit alone at the top of the league. The official standings list Chicago at 10-0 with 461 points for, 252 against and a +209 differential. The league’s match recap noted that Chicago picked up bonus points in nearly every outing and averaged a margin of victory north of 20 points, a sign of both forward muscle and sharp backline finishing. Those combined numbers made the Hounds the first MLR club to complete a regular season without a loss, according to Major League Rugby.
Semifinal at SeatGeek Stadium
Next up is Old Glory DC, headed into what should be a lively Eastern semifinal at SeatGeek Stadium on Monday, June 15, with kickoff at 7 p.m. CT. The event listing lays out the practical stuff, including parking, public transit routes and a designated dog-friendly section, and it confirms that the stadium will also host the MLR Championship the following week. Fans are encouraged to check the venue listing for arrival times and stadium policies; see the full event details at SeatGeek Stadium.
Who leads the Dawgs
Head coach Chris Latham has steered Chicago through this breakout campaign, with captain Lucas Rumball setting the tone on the field. Blindside flanker Mason Flesch has been a constant presence in the pack, while fullback Brock Webster has delivered key finishes out wide. The club outlined its roster, leadership group and coaching staff on the team site ahead of the postseason. For the full 23-man group, see the roster announcement from Chicago Hounds.
What a win would mean
The stakes are straightforward. Winners of the semifinals will meet in the MLR Championship at SeatGeek Stadium on Sunday, June 21, a date and venue already reported by rugby outlets. That setup gives Chicago a rare shot at playing both a semi and the final at the same stadium in back-to-back weeks, a clear home-field edge if the Dawgs keep rolling. Local coverage has underlined how significant a potential home final would be for Chicago rugby and for the league’s broader U.S. growth, per Americas Rugby News.
Tickets and match information are available on the team’s ticketing page and on the stadium site, which both list the latest plans for June’s playoff window. Visit Chicago Hounds and SeatGeek Stadium for the current notices. Dawg Town is expected to be loud, and yes, pet-friendly in designated sections, as Chicago chases the franchise’s first league title.
