New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Tony Rocha is a midfielder with the New York City Football Club and Sean Davis is a midfielder with the New York Red Bulls. While seemingly different, there are many common parallels between the rivaling teams. (Images via Wikimedia Commons,  Staff Illustration by Ryan Kawahara)

New York’s soccer scene: a clash of corporate ownership

Delving into the dynamics that form the heated rivalry between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls.
Luca Richman, Contributing Writer Oct 6, 2021

Just over eight years since the rivalry between the New York Red Bulls and New York City FC began, it’s becoming more and more clear that one side of New York is winning on the...

Class of 2019 graduate Jack Kurtenbach was recently appointed assistant coach for three NYU teams. (via NYU)

Former NYU Baseball Player Juggles Coaching Responsibilities for Three Teams

2019 grad Jack Kurtenbach was recently hired as an assistant coach for the men’s soccer and women’s and men’s golf teams.
Benjamin Davis, Deputy Sports Editor Sep 3, 2019

The newest member of the NYU men’s soccer and men’s and women’s golf coaching staff is also one of NYU’s most recent graduates. 2019 grad Jack Kurtenbach was the men’s...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

Male Athletes Are Still Stuck in the Closet

Male sports culture in the U.S. is problematic and doesn’t allow athletes to fully express themselves on and off the field.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor Sep 3, 2019

NFL veteran Ryan Russell recently wrote a beautiful piece for ESPN in which he came out as bisexual and discussed how he was unable to live an “open life” for much of his early...

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaking at the podium during Super Bowl XLIX media day, January 2015.

Win or Lose, the Patriots Are Still on Top

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer Jan 29, 2018

Just a few weeks after ESPN senior writer Seth Wickersham posted an article suggesting an internal power struggle between Tom Brady, head coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert...

With a turnaround this season, New York F.C. challenges the New York Red Bulls for New Yorkers’ hearts.

Soccer Culture on the Rise in NYC

Lorenzo Gazzola, Contributing Writer Nov 1, 2016
New York is a city ripe with sports teams and rabid fandoms, but New York-based soccer teams have always come up a bit short. Now, with two teams, a rivalry may create greater fan support.
MLS falls short to Premier League

MLS falls short to Premier League

Nikki Foreman, Contributing Writer Sep 30, 2014
Will the MLS ever be competitive with its European counterparts?

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