Editorial

MLTT Hollywood Preview: The East playoff race tightens in South Florida

Sean O'Neill
U.S. Table Tennis Hall of Famer & MLTT Color Analyst
March 2, 2026

The Chicago Wind have already clinched a playoff spot in the West, and the Texas Smash have completed their season.

Now, the focus shifts to Broward, where three East teams and one Western challenger collide. If these teams want to qualify for the playoffs, they’ll need to score as many points as possible. Every match from here on out carries weight.

Weekend Schedule

Friday, March 6 at 4:00 p.m. EST
Carolina Gold Rush vs. Princeton Revolution

Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. EST
Los Angeles Spinners vs. Florida Crocs

Saturday, March 7 at 4:00 p.m. EST
Princeton Revolution vs. Los Angeles Spinners

Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. EST
Carolina Gold Rush vs. Florida Crocs

Sunday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m. EST
Los Angeles Spinners vs. Carolina Gold Rush

Sunday, March 8 at 2:30 p.m. EST
Princeton Revolution vs. Florida Crocs

Carolina Gold Rush: Momentum Arrives

Carolina sits at 119 total points and controls its path to the playoffs.

They’ve got plenty of talent on their roster. Chen Sun continues to anchor the Singles 2 slot. She’s won over 70 percent of her Singles games and carries a 741.7 power rating. Eugene Wang brings veteran control and Golden Game poise, while Edward Ly adds depth and rising form.

But the team’s MVP has been none other than Enzo Angles.

Angles earned Player of the Week honors in Pleasanton after delivering under pressure across Singles and Doubles. He has been steady all season, and his timing now matters most. Carolina needs him to convert tight matches into clean team wins.

Carolina opens against Princeton. That match controls the tiebreaker between these two teams, which could shape the East.

Princeton Revolution: Built Around Cho

Princeton enters with 126 total points and slight separation in the standings.

Seungmin Cho remains one of the league’s most efficient players. His 774.8 power rating ranks fourth among all MLTT players. He has won over 63 percent of his Singles games and thrives in Golden Game situations.

Outside of Cho, Koyo Kanamitsu and Benedek Olah provide balance to this roster. Princeton’s path depends on Doubles execution and protecting leads when Cho sets the tone.

Florida Crocs: Adjustment Weekend

Florida stands at 93 total points and needs a strong showing.

Due to visa delays for Peiyu Zhu, the Crocs will replace her with free agent Tashiya Piyadasa for Week 12.

But make no mistake, this roster is still talented. Asuka Sakai leads Florida with a 740.0 power rating and strong Golden Game efficiency, and he returns after missing Week 10 in Willowbrook. He will be central to any point gains.

Daniel Gorak and Marc Duran must convert early singles to keep team matches tight. Florida faces both Carolina and Princeton, so direct points against them are the only path back into contention.

Los Angeles Spinners: West Pressure

The Los Angeles Spinners arrive from the West with 146 total points. They’re at the bottom of the West Division, and they need a strong showing to avoid elimination in their final three matches.

Alexandre Robinot leads the lineup. Kou Lei brings attacking tempo. Ľubomír Pištej strengthens doubles combinations. Matilda Ekholm adds veteran stability in her second return to Broward this year.

Los Angeles must convert close team results into decisive point spreads to stay in the West race.

What Decides Broward

• Carolina vs. Princeton head-to-head
• Golden Game execution
• Doubles efficiency
• Converting narrow team wins into wider margins

By Sunday afternoon, the East standings could tighten or separate.

Momentum is real. So are the points.

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