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(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

NYU women’s soccer eyes a historic third-straight NCAA run amid roster shakeup

With a fresh roster, the Violets are building new teammate bonds and working toward long-term success.
Emily Barbire, Deputy Sports Editor September 15, 2025

Fresh off back-to-back Sweet 16 runs and a strong 2024 season, the NYU women’s soccer team is charging into 2025 with steady momentum and high expectations. After falling...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Women’s golf dominates UAA championship, women’s volleyball splits double-header and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 7 - Sept. 13.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor September 15, 2025

Cross Country The NYU men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Jasper Fall XC Invitational on Saturday in Montgomery, NY. Both teams were faster than all other...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Argentina, Italy and Spain

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Kiran Komanduri, Deputy Sports Editor September 12, 2025

Argentina World-renowned soccer icon Lionel Messi played his final competitive home match in Buenos Aires on Sept. 4, amid speculation that he may sit out of the 2026 World Cup. Over...

(Krish Dev for WSN)

New partnership brings paywall to NYU Athletics streaming

Formerly free NYU Athletics livestreams now cost $19.99 per month on FloSports, which began a new partnership with the university’s athletic conference in June.
Kiran Komanduri, Deputy Sports Editor September 12, 2025

Access to NYU Athletics livestreaming now costs $9.99 per month for students and $19.99 per month for all other households, commencing a five-year contract between the UAA and...

In the Huddle: Sonia Neighbors on joining the NYU women’s soccer team

WSN spoke with the University of Miami transfer ahead of the 2025 season.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Managing Editor September 11, 2025

Neighbors: I've been absolutely loving it. I couldn't have asked for a better team to join. The girls have been so welcoming. WSN: Sonia Neighbors is a junior on the women's...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

‘Spirits are still high’ despite poor start to men’s soccer season

With three losses under its belt, the NYU men’s soccer team is under pressure to rebound from small but costly mistakes.
Jonathan Mak, Editor-at-Large September 10, 2025

For the first time since 2019, the NYU men’s soccer team started its season with three losses in a row. The Violets lost 4-3 to Rowan University in the season opener, fell...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Women’s volleyball sweeps home opener, cross country takes first place and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Aug. 29 — Sept 6.
Emily Barbire, Kiran Komanduri and Naseem Rahman September 8, 2025

Cross Country The men’s and women’s cross country teams sent runners to compete in both the Vassar Season Starter at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY and the USC Upstate...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Los Angeles, London and Washington, D.C.

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor September 5, 2025

Los Angeles  The Los Angeles Sparks suffered an 86-75 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday. Dearica Hamby’s 21-point effort was not enough to help the Sparks overcome...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

A letter from WSN’s sports editor

As my tenure as the paper’s sports editor wraps up, here are my top five favorite stories we covered over the school year.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor May 7, 2025

Serving as WSN’s sports editor this past academic year, I was given the opportunity to watch and report on NYU’s sports scene — whether from a front row seat or on a livestream...

(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

NYU women’s golf team looks for support and success as the season nears its end

With national championships next week, the women’s golf team hopes to end its season strong and receive the recognition it deserves.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor May 6, 2025

The NYU women’s golf team is used to success. Led by head coach Brad Johnson, the team has made the NCAA Division III Championship every single season dating back to 2015. Very...

(Courtesy of NYU Water Polo)

A dive into NYU’s water polo teams

With the 2024-25 season wrapping up, the men’s and women’s teams look forward to next year.
Chloe Sundstrom, Contributing Writer May 6, 2025

NYU’s men’s and women’s water polo teams are one of the many club sports available on campus, seeking to foster an inclusive yet competitive space for students who share...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Baseball finishes season, track runners sets personal records and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: April 28 – May 4.
Sidney Snider and Levi Langley May 5, 2025

Baseball The baseball team ended its 2025 season on Friday, May 2 with a loss to the University of Scranton.  Graduate student Nick Argenziano hit a two-run home run in the...