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

    Tufts toughed out a gritty tournament win.

    Feb 16, 2026 by in Recap

  2. 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

  3. 19 Thoughts about the 2026 UFA Schedule

    The 2026 UFA season begins April 24.

    Feb 13, 2026 by in Analysis

  4. College Update 2026: Quiet Week, Loud Results

    A light schedule meant that several smaller-market teams took the spotlight.

    Feb 9, 2026 by in Preview, Recap

  5. 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 in Preview, Recap

  6. Men’s D-III College Primer 2026

    Your guide to the biggest players, teams, and stories of the 2026 D-III college season!

    Jan 30, 2026 by , , , and in Coverage, Preview

  7. College Update 2026: Opening Acts

    The college season begins.

    Jan 26, 2026 by in Preview, Recap

  8. Men’s D-I College Primer 2026

    Your guide to the biggest players, teams, and stories of the 2026 D-I college season!

    Jan 22, 2026 by , , , and in Coverage, Preview

  9. UFA Offseason Update: Indianapolis Rising, Divisional Shift, Colorado Apex

    What's happened so far as the Ultimate Frisbee Association’s hot stove heats up.

    Jan 20, 2026 by in News

  10. 12 Days of College Ultimate 2026: First Year Players

    On the first day of Christmas Ultiworld gave to me...the top prospects of the 2025 season!

    Dec 12, 2025 by and in Preview

Recent Posts

  1. Youth Club Championships 2026: Streaming Schedule, How to Watch
  2. US Open 2026: Streaming Schedule, How to Watch
  3. Deep Look LIVE: US Open Recap, UFA Playoffs Preview
  4. Club Update 2026: US Open Reveals Early Title Contenders
  5. YCC 2026: Lexington KOI Look to Upset Seattle Seven Hills (U-20 Mixed Final Preview)
  6. Better Box Score Metrics: Atkins Sets Postseason Pace
  7. YCC 2026: SmOAK Look for Back-to-Back Titles Against Scintillating BUDA Unit (U-20 D-I Boys Final Preview)

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