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. Northwest Challenge 2026: Day One Centering Pass (Men’s Division)

    Pool wins by Cal and UCLA bring a Southwest flavor to the Northwest Challenge.

    Mar 7, 2026 by in Recap

  2. Daan De Marrée Signs With the New York Empire in Big UFA Shakeup

    A massive free agency swing after a near-MVP level rookie season.

    Mar 6, 2026 by and in News

  3. Northwest Challenge 2026: How to Watch, Tournament Preview (Men’s Division)

    Seattle plays host as a group of strength bid contenders try to get themselves into Nationals-ready shape.

    Mar 5, 2026 by in Preview, Video

  4. The Re-Making of the Indianapolis AlleyCats

    A brand new coach is taking a totally new approach to building the last remaining original UFA franchise.

    Mar 5, 2026 by in Analysis, Profile

  5. College Update 2026: Marquee Events in Every Division

    All four divisions saw top teams face off as the season reaches a midpoint.

    Mar 2, 2026 by in Preview, Recap

  6. Maybe This is the Path Forward for College Ultimate

    Valparaiso’s Premier Club Sports model is unique in the college ultimate landscape.

    Feb 26, 2026 by in Analysis, News

  7. College Update 2026: Moving Right Along

    Weather again impacted tournaments along the East Coast, and more teams made their season debuts.

    Feb 23, 2026 by in Preview, Recap

  8. College Update 2026: Wet and Wild

    Rain affected the marquee events this weekend, but the teams who played still put on a show!

    Feb 16, 2026 by in Preview, Recap

  9. Queen City Tune Up 2026: Tournament Talk (Women’s Div.)

    Tufts toughed out a gritty tournament win.

    Feb 16, 2026 by in Recap

  10. Queen City Tune Up 2026: Tournament Talk (Men’s Div.)

    UNC once again took down the tournament in inclement weather, with Chicago making a surprise run.

    Feb 15, 2026 by in Recap

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