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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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 Alex Rubin in Analysis, Profile
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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 Alex Rubin in Preview, Recap
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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 Alex Rubin in Analysis, News
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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 Alex Rubin in Preview, Recap
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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 Alex Rubin in Preview, Recap
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Queen City Tune Up 2026: Tournament Talk (Women’s Div.)
Tufts toughed out a gritty tournament win.
Feb 16, 2026 by Alex Rubin in Recap
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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 Alex Rubin in Recap
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19 Thoughts about the 2026 UFA Schedule
The 2026 UFA season begins April 24.
Feb 13, 2026 by Alex Rubin in Analysis
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College Update 2026: Quiet Week, Loud Results
A light schedule meant that several smaller-market teams took the spotlight.
Feb 9, 2026 by Alex Rubin in Preview, Recap
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College Update 2026: Florida Freeze
Frigid temperatures cancelled most East Coast ultimate and had teams at Florida Warm Up bundled up.
Feb 2, 2026 by Alex Rubin in Preview, Recap