Past Articles from Alex Rubin

Alex Rubin

Alex Rubin started writing for Ultiworld in 2018. He is a graduate of Northwestern University where he played for four years. After a stint in Los Angeles coaching high school and college teams, they moved to Chicago to experience real seasons and eat deep dish pizza. You can reach Alex through e-mail ([email protected]) or Twitter (@arubes14).

  1. Buzzer Beater: Atlanta Knabs A Double Overtime Win [UFA Week 4, 2026]

    Double overtime in Atlanta and a major mishap in Montreal lead the headlines this week.

    May 18, 2026 by in Rankings, Recap

  2. Buzzer Beater: Delayed First Impressions [UFA Week 3, 2026]

    DC’s upset of New York headlines an exciting week in the UFA.

    May 11, 2026 by in Rankings, Recap

  3. Buzzer Beater: Early Season Action [UFA Week 2, 2026]

    Another OT thriller in Austin, a top two clash in the west, a SCTop10 play, and another bad bid highlight Week 2’s action.

    May 4, 2026 by in Rankings, Recap

  4. College Update 2026: Nationals is Next

    The last weekend of Regionals produced historic results, including the first ever B team to qualify for the D-I College Championships.

    May 4, 2026 by in Preview, Recap

  5. Chicago Union TV Series is a Labor of Love

    A docuseries about the Chicago Union’s 2025 season, essentially produced for free, is airing on local TV.

    Apr 30, 2026 by in Opinion, Profile

  6. College Update 2026: The Nationals Field Takes Shape

    Most Regionals took place this weekend, with several first-time teams qualifying for Nationals!

    Apr 27, 2026 by in Preview, Recap

  7. Buzzer Beater: Week One Overreactions [UFA Week 1, 2026]

    Were playoff spots decided in Week One?

    Apr 27, 2026 by in Rankings, Recap

  8. D-I College Regionals 2026: Mega-Preview (Women’s Div.)

    The rubber meets the road as teams across the country vie for coveted spots at the College Championships.

    Apr 24, 2026 by , , and in Preview

  9. D-I College Regionals 2026: Mega-Preview (Men’s Div.)

    Combing through all the men's division storylines at this pivotal junction along the road to Nationals.

    Apr 24, 2026 by , , , and in Preview

  10. UFA 2026: East Division Preview

    The most competitive division in the Association is home to the top two teams in the league

    Apr 23, 2026 by in Preview

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