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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

BREAKING: NWSL announces new name for Boston team

Brendan Galvin March 26, 2025
The recently-formed National Women's Soccer League Boston-based team announced its new name, one which will replace the original name “BOS Nation Football Club.”
Freshman David Gonzalez chases after the ball at a game against Falcons FC Wednesday. The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s club soccer gears up for fifth semi-annual Beanpot Tournament as defending champions

Ava Malamut March 21, 2025
The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

After the Whistle: What to make of the remaining teams in the Champions League

Ryan Abazari March 20, 2025
The quarter finals of the Champions League is officially set, with eight teams vying for Europe's most glorious prize. While a favorite isn’t clear yet, the underdogs definitely are. Let's rank the remaining contenders.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

After the Whistle: The Champions League knockout stage lives up to its reputation

Ryan Abazari March 6, 2025
The knockout round of the Champions League began Tuesday — a reminder of the absolute glory of the European competition, and a few matchups stood out against the rest.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

After the Whistle: a fitting goodbye to Goodison leads to an intensifying title race

Ryan Abazari February 20, 2025
Last weekend, all eyes turned to a rescheduled fixture at Goodison Park as Everton and Liverpool played in the final ever Merseyside Derby at the 132-year-old grounds. Liverpool entered at the top of the table, looking to expand its lead during its chase for a second-ever Premier League title.
Boston University women’s soccer head coach Megan Burke. Burke, who was previously an assistant coach for the Terriers, will start her new role as head coach next fall. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Megan Burke takes charge as women’s soccer looks for continued success

Ryan Abazari February 12, 2025
The Boston University women’s soccer team will play under a new head coach next fall, but it will be a familiar face —- former assistant coach Megan Burke.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

After the Whistle: Premier League Matchweek 24 features relegation scrap, historic turnaround

Ryan Abazari February 5, 2025
To start the weekend, third-place Nottingham Forest hosted mid-table Brighton & Hove Albion. Both teams entered the match off losses — Forest was coming off a 5-0 thrashing from AFC Bournemouth, while Brighton lost 1-0 on a penalty to Everton.
Nickerson Field. On Friday, Boston University alumna and head women’s soccer coach Casey Brown announced she is stepping down from her position, effective immediately. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

After NCAA Tournament appearance, Casey Brown steps down as women’s soccer head coach

Ava Malamut December 17, 2024
After three years as head coach of the Boston University women's soccer team, Casey Brown resigned from her position last Friday, effective immediately.
Senior forward Andrew Rent (11) and graduate student forward Aidan Bone (31) protect possession of the ball from two American University players during the men’s soccer game on Oct. 26. Bone had a breakout season with the Terriers this year after overcoming a season cancellation due to COVID-19, a position change and injury. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

After five seasons, Aidan Bone finds his stride as he exits the field

Gabby Church December 4, 2024
Aidan Bone wasn’t always the flashiest on the field, but his 2024 season marked a modest breakout five years overdue, as the Boston University men’s soccer team showed up for three postseasons in three years.
Junior midfielder Mackenzie Stickelman (4) runs for the ball in a game against Army West Point on Oct. 30. The Boston University women’s soccer season ended Friday after the team fell 4-1 to the University of Texas at Austin in the first round of the NCAA championship. JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Women’s soccer ends season on the road in NCAA Tournament loss against Texas, 4-1

Julianna D’Amato November 17, 2024
The Boston University women’s soccer team fell on the road to No. 21 University of Texas at Austin, ending BU’s run in the first round of the NCAA championship.
Junior defender Quin DeLaMater (14) controls the ball during a game against American University on Oct. 26. The men’s soccer team lost to Colgate University in the Patriot League tournament semifinal on Tuesday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s soccer loses PL Semi against Colgate despite 15-1 in shot attempts

Gabby Church November 13, 2024
Three hundred seventy-one days after the same fixture last season, the Boston University men’s soccer team faced off against Colgate University in the Patriot League tournament semifinal at Nickerson Field on Tuesday night.
Petition against the Boston National Women’s Soccer League’s team name, BOS Nation, on change.org. Katya Engalichev created the petition when the league launched their team name on Oct. 15, receiving over 1,800 signatures. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

‘Too Many Balls’ busted by BOS Nation backlash, team apologizes for controversial branding

Lauren Albano November 13, 2024
A new women’s soccer franchise in Boston received criticism for its “boring” team name and controversial marketing campaign.
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