Past Articles from Rhea Patney
Rhea Patney is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, where she played ultimate for four years. She is now a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University and writes about women’s sports in her spare time. You can reach Rhea through email ([email protected]) or Twitter (@rheapatney).
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Club Regionals 2026: Mega-Preview (Mixed Div.)
Breaking down every region as bids to Nationals are decided this weekend!
Sep 24, 2026 by Alex Rubin, Josh Katz, Rhea Patney, TJ Lee and Graham Gordon in Preview
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Club Regionals 2026: Mega-Preview (Women’s Div.)
All the favorites, contenders, and sleepers as the regional championships begin!
Sep 24, 2026 by Graham Gerhart, Zack Davis, Rhea Patney and Edward Stephens in Preview
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Five Best Plays from the WUL/PUL All-Star Game
Despite a late surge from the WUL, the PUL All-Star Team took home the win for the second year in a row. We're reliving the five most exciting moments from another thrilling showdown between the best of the best!
Sep 11, 2026 by Rhea Patney in Opinion, Recap
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Matching Each PUL Team to Its WNBA Twin
The teams and top players matched to Association counterparts.
Aug 31, 2026 by Rhea Patney in Opinion
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WUL/PUL Update: Awards Roundup, All-Star Game Preview
Ahead of the PUL/WUL All-Star Game, we're comparing our All-Star picks to the official selection! Plus, recapping the leagues' end of year awards!
Aug 28, 2026 by Rhea Patney and Emilia Scheemaker in Opinion, Recap
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WUCC 2026: U.S. Clubs Sweep WUCC (Finals Recaps)
Mixed Division Mixed Final No. 1 Ann Arbor Hybrid defeated No.
Aug 25, 2026 by Rhea Patney and Nate Knowles in Recap
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Club Update 2026: Competition Around the World
From Worlds in Ireland to Elite Select Challenge in Indiana, teams were in action across the globe this past weekend!
Aug 24, 2026 by Rhea Patney in Preview, Recap
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WUCC 2026: A Diamond in the Blowouts (Semifinal Recaps)
In most of the semifinals, the favorites won by large margins - emphasis on most.
Aug 22, 2026 by Aidan Thomas, Rhea Patney and Nate Knowles in Recap
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WUCC 2026: How Each Finalist Got To and Will Win The Final (Finals Previews)
Mixed Division Ann Arbor Hybrid How They Got Here Dominance and a dose of controversy.
Aug 21, 2026 by Aidan Thomas, Rhea Patney and Nate Knowles in Preview
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WUCC 2026: One Defining Moment (Quarterfinal Recap)
Ultimate games are comprised of many points, but it's often just one or two that seem to swing a match. From an electric quarterfinal round, here's the defining point from every game.
Aug 21, 2026 by Patrick Stegemoeller and Rhea Patney in Recap