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Who’s winning the Ball?

By Rachel Zhong September 13, 2023
French Football magazine just revealed the 30 nominations for the Ballon d'Or, headlined by Lionel Messi, Rodri, and a Cristiano Ronaldo snub.
Sophomore midfielder Giulianna Gianino during a game against Lehigh University last season. The Terriers defeated University of New Hampshire 2-1 this Sunday. ELIZA NUESTRO/DFP FILE

BU women’s soccer bests UNH 2-1 in last non-conference game before Patriot League play

By Belle Fraser September 13, 2023
Stormy weather and a lengthy rain delay did not stop the Boston University women’s soccer team (3-3-2) from securing a 2-1 victory over the University of New Hampshire Wildcats (3-3-1) on Nickerson Field Sunday afternoon. 
The Boston University women’s soccer team stands for the national anthem last season on Sept. 4, 2022. The Terriers fell to Maine last Thursday with a final score of 2-1. MAGGIE WEN/DFP FILE

Women’s soccer concedes last-minute winner to Maine in third loss

By Sam Robb O’Hagan September 10, 2023
The women's soccer team put up a strong fight against Maine only to fall 2-1 as the Black Bears remain undefeated.
Graduate student midfielder Colin Innes during the game against Boston College on Sept. 20, 2022

Men’s soccer shut out for first time in loss to Merrimack

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor September 7, 2023
The men's soccer team was shut out for the first time this season as they fell to Merrimack College 2-0, giving the Warriors their first win of the season.
Boston University men’s soccer players cheer after defeating the College of the Holy Cross 3-1 in Nov. 2021.

Men’s soccer hopes to maintain upward trajectory in 2023

By Gabby Church, Sports Editor August 31, 2023
After watching their 2022 season come to an end in the Patriot League Tournament Semifinals following a 10-round penalty shootout, the Boston University men’s soccer team looks to build on the momentum of the 2022 campaign and aim high in 2023.
Ciara Kennedy

Ciara Kennedy: from the West Coast to West Campus

By Alexa Podalsky June 30, 2023
As the fall semester approaches, Ciara Kennedy will be one of the roughly 3,100 new faces that will make up the Class of 2027 at Boston University. She's preparing not just for life on Commonwealth Avenue, but for joining a women's soccer team that finished third in the Patriot League last season.
Boston University forward Caitlin Weimar (11) drives to the hoop during the 2023 Patriot League finals. The women’s basketball team ended the regular season with a 22-7 record. HUI-EN LIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Division I Terriers gear up for Fall 2023

By Austin Chen June 7, 2023
Boston University boasts 24 varsity teams that compete in the NCAA’s Division I across the fall and spring semesters. Here’s what to know about some of the teams that will compete during the fall semester.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Title races … again

By Benjamin Lee April 25, 2023
In this week's edition of The Mezzala, columnist Benjamin Lee breaks down the tightly contested title races in Germany and England.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

Football coaches are dropping like flies in the UK

By Benjamin Lee April 6, 2023
Columnist Benjamin Lee discusses the recent slew of firings in UK Football in this week's edition of The Mezzala.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: Spanish drama and Napoli’s success

By Benjamin Lee March 14, 2023
Columnist Benjamin Lee breaks down José María Enríquez Negreira's scandal and Napoli's recent success.
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: What is going on in South London?

By Benjamin Lee February 23, 2023
The drama in European soccer is heating up. Will Chelsea find a new coach to fix their woes? Will Bayern Munich be dethroned in Bundesliga?
Connie Dai | DFP Staff

The Mezzala: English Drama

By Benjamin Lee February 14, 2023
With Manchester City facing legal issues and Arsenal potentially blundering a historic season, the English Premiere League is in the midst of one of its most dramatic seasons.
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