CJ Kirst wins 2026 PLL Jim Brown Most Valuable Player Award
Philadelphia Waterdogs attackman CJ Kirst has been named the 2026 PLL Jim Brown Most Valuable Player. “First and foremost, I’d like to thank my mom. You’ve taught me the importance...
CJ Kirst, a Philadelphia Waterdogs attackman, has been honored as the 2026 PLL Jim Brown Most Valuable Player. In his second year as a pro, Kirst shattered the single-season goals record with 34 goals. He scored in every possible manner, tallying 25 lefty goals, nine righty goals, 19 unassisted goals and 15 assisted goals. At just 24 years old, Kirst is the youngest player to win MVP since Paul Rabil (2009) and only the third-ever MVP under 24, alongside Ryan Powell (2001).
Other notable winners from the Lexus End of Year Awards include Mason Woodward (Utah Archers) with the Welles Crowther Humanitarian Award, Mike Manley (Denver Outlaws) with the Brendan Looney Leadership Award, Xander Dickson (New York Atlas) with the Comeback Player of the Year, Trevor Baptiste (New York Atlas) with the Dave Huntley Sportsmanship Award, Connor Kirst (Boston Cannons) with the Jimmy Regan Teammate of the Year, Brendan Lavelle (Utah Archers) with the Dave Pietramala Defensive Player of the Year, Brian Tevlin (California Redwoods) with the George Boiardi Hard Hat SSDM Award, Michael Sowers (Philadelphia Waterdogs) with the Eamon McEneaney Attackman of the Year, Brett Dobson (Utah Archers) with the Oren Lyons Goalie of the Year, Andrew McMeekin (Boston Cannons) with the Paul Cantabene Faceoff Specialist of the Year, Zach Currier (Philadelphia Waterdogs) with his second career Gait Brothers Midfielder of the Year, Ethan Rall (Boston Cannons) with the Brodie Merrill Long-Stick Midfielder of the Year, Bill Tierney (Philadelphia Waterdogs) with the Dick Edell Coach of the Year, Joey Spallina (Maryland Whipsnakes) with the Rookie of the Year.
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