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NARDB Pre-Season Summary
Pre-Season Summary: #ChicagoHounds! In 2024, the Hounds triumphed over NOLA and took the fight to the Free Jacks in the ECF! But with a few big departures, what can new HC Chris Latham get out of his new side? Can the Hounds take the success of 2024 even further in #MLR2025? #MLRStats #MLR
In 2024, the Hounds triumphed over NOLA and took the fight to the Free Jacks in the ECF!
But with a few big departures, what can new HC Chris Latham get out of his new side? Can the Hounds take the success of 2024 even further in #MLR2025? #MLRStats #MLR
For those that had Chicago Hounds season tickets last year, check your email
IMO, they didn't do the ticket renewal process very well. If you had more than one ticket last year, you got more than one email, each email linking to their payment vendor separately.
In other words, unless I missed something, I had to pay two times - one time for each season ticket in 2024.
Good part is that they linked the tickets with Google and Apple wallets.
Doesn't look like they added the free parking like last year though. Again, I might have missed it.
For those who had season tickets last year, you can renew for 2024 in a few days!
Hounds appoint Rob Webber as Forwards Coach
The Chicago Hounds announced today the appointment of former Jersey Reds Head Coach Rob Webber as their new Forwards Coach.
"Rob's a huge pickup for the Hounds," said CEO and General Manager James English. "The ex-England international has proven himself as one of the top young coaches in Europe."
Hounds extend Julian Dominguez
The Chicago Hounds announced today the contract extension of star wing Julian Dominguez.
Team is starting to come together!
The Hounds agreed to a contract extension with All-Pro center Billy Meakes, the club announced today.
The Hounds agreed to a contract extension with All-Pro center Billy Meakes
Chicago Hounds hire Will Magie as Head of Player Operations
The Hounds announced today that former-player Will Magie will be joining the club's front office ahead of the 2024 Major League Rugby season.
Chicago Hounds form Senior Academy
The Chicago Hounds are excited to announce the formation of their senior academy.
The Academy will be led by Hounds' Attack and Backs Coach Dave Clancy and is supported by a combination of senior coaching staff and existing Hounds' players with the goal of identifying and developing local senior men's talent towards future hounds MLR contracts.
Chicago Hounds add forward Ben Landry
The Hounds have signed versatile forward Ben Landry ahead of the 2024 Major League Rugby season.
Hounds sign Nick McCarthy
The Hounds confirmed today they have signed scrum half Nick McCarthy on a two-year deal throughout the 2025 Major League Rugby season.
Chicago Hounds return to SeatGeek Stadium
In the midst of a busy offseason, the Chicago Hounds confirmed today their stadium for the 2024 Major League Rugby season.
Good news for Hounds fans. Also looks like tickets will start selling soon!
Recap of Chicago Hounds 2023 Draft Picks
The fourth edition of the Major League Rugby Collegiate Draft is now complete. A total of 39 players were selected across three rounds with 11 teams from the 2023 season participating. Old Glory had already traded their three allotted selections. Expansion side Miami also took part. For a third cons...
Round 1 Pick #4 Noah Brown School Indiana University Home Town Mishawaka, Indiana Position Center Age 22 Height 6’1″ (1.86m) Weight 200lbs (91kg) 2019 USA World Schools 7s 2022 USA u23 7s 2022 USA Eagles 7s 2023 USA Falcons 7s Highlight : https://youtu.be/ahhktYPeRa4
Round 2 Pick #16 Juan Pen Chicago Hounds School St. Bonaventure University Home Town Cleveland, Ohio Position Prop Age 23 Height 6’3″ (1.91m) Weight 270lbs (123kg) Highlights: https://youtu.be/0Gey2F6HkcE
Round 2 Pick #17 Daelan Denenberg Chicago Hounds School Santa Clara University Home Town Singapore Position Wing Age 24 Height 6’1″ (1.85m) Weight 195lbs (88kg) 2022 D1A Collegiate All-American (1st team) 2022 Rudy Scholz Award Nominee 2022 USA u23 Highlights: https://youtu.be/XohXicOzCvk
