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Stick to Sports: National Lacrosse League makes preseason changes

Stick to Sports: National Lacrosse League makes preseason changes

Marisa Ingemi October 7, 2016

With the National Lacrosse League announcing a few weeks ago that its season would begin on Dec. 29, the league has made several key moves defining its identity. It made some waves when the Toronto...

Stick to Sports: Nontraditional sports receive broadcasting limelight

Stick to Sports: Nontraditional sports receive broadcasting limelight

Marisa Ingemi September 29, 2016

For most of the past century, four sports have reigned supreme for American viewers: baseball, football, basketball and hockey. Whether at the professional or collegiate level, those sports, primarily...

Dom Badji now plays alongside established stars with Champions League and international experience. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA

Former Terrier Dominique Badji thriving with Colorado Rapids in MLS

Jonathan Sigal March 24, 2016

Over the course of 2011 to 2014, Patriot League teams knew well that the Boston University men's soccer team had a special talent. A native of Dekar, Senegal, Dominique Badji was an ever-present threat...

Indirect Kick: Major League Soccer, minor league refs

Indirect Kick: Major League Soccer, minor league refs

Dan Shulman November 9, 2015

The MLS playoffs are upon us and with the conference semifinals underway, American soccer has taken the global stage. A much-improved league, the MLS is starting to gain global prominence. A multitude...

Indirect Kick: Fantasy sports in America, a cult

Indirect Kick: Fantasy sports in America, a cult

Dan Shulman September 8, 2015

This summer, I worked a part-time job at the New England Patriots Pro Shop. One night in August, I was asked to help restock the back warehouse. My boss told me to go grab two other employees to help...

Indirect Kick: New England Revolution can win the supporters’ shield

Indirect Kick: New England Revolution can win the supporters’ shield

Dan Shulman March 26, 2015

The New England Revolution opened its home schedule Saturday with a scoreless draw against the Montreal Impact. While it has kept a clean sheet and got its first point of the season, it also failed to...

Dominique Badji signs with the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer

Dominique Badji signs with the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer

Jonathan Sigal March 6, 2015

Another former member of the Boston University men’s soccer team will now call Major League Soccer home. Forward Dominique Badji, who graduated from BU in December 2014, signed a contract Wednesday...

Indirect Kick: Will the MLS actually kick off this year?

Indirect Kick: Will the MLS actually kick off this year?

Dan Shulman March 4, 2015

With the Major League Soccer preseason nearing a close, the season is scheduled to kick off on Friday. This exciting time of year for fans is filled with hope and anticipation for the upcoming season....

A Fan’s Perspective: Could MLS be as popular as European soccer?

A Fan’s Perspective: Could MLS be as popular as European soccer?

Dan Shulman December 4, 2014

With the 19th Major League Soccer Cup set to kick off Sunday, MLS has turned into one of the top professional soccer leagues in the world. Although the competitive factor may not be as high as European...

Bustamante drafted by New York Red Bulls

Daily Free Press Admin January 25, 2013

Former Boston University men’s soccer player Michael Bustamante learned his soccer career was far from over Tuesday. In fact, he’s getting a brand new start. During the Major League Soccer Supplemental...

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