Past Articles from 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).
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A Bandwagon Fan’s Guide to the D-I College Championships
Who to root for if you don’t know who to root for
May 20, 2026 by Alex Rubin and Aidan Thomas in Opinion, Preview
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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 Alex Rubin in Rankings, Recap
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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 Alex Rubin in Rankings, Recap
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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 Alex Rubin in Rankings, Recap
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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 Alex Rubin in Preview, Recap
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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 Alex Rubin in Opinion, Profile
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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 Alex Rubin in Preview, Recap
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Buzzer Beater: Week One Overreactions [UFA Week 1, 2026]
Were playoff spots decided in Week One?
Apr 27, 2026 by Alex Rubin in Rankings, Recap
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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 Kiana Hu, Aidan Thomas, Alex Rubin and Edward Stephens in Preview
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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 Edward Stephens, Alex Rubin, Aidan Thomas, Matt Fazzalaro and Graham Gordon in Preview