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The FIFA World Cup is Coming to Boston in 2026

(Image via gillettestadium.com) Volunteer Writer: Emma Bowser Email: ebowser@umassd.edu The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (International Federation of Association Football in English), more commonly known as FIFA, has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be taking place in a total of 16 different cities in North America.  According to Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, “16 amazing Host Cities will make all of … Continue reading The FIFA World Cup is Coming to Boston in 2026

 
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Iran Exits the World Cup, But Player Safety Remains in Concern

Staff Writer: Colton Almeida Email: calmeida4@umassd.edu Iran was officially eliminated from the World Cup in a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of the United States last Tuesday. As the players make the return to their home country, concerns over their safety have become a critical matter.  Back in September of 2022, mass protests broke out across Iran in reaction to the death of Masha … Continue reading Iran Exits the World Cup, But Player Safety Remains in Concern

 
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UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/24-10/30

Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu Football Saturday, October 29th – UMass Dartmouth continued its dominant season, defeating Bridgewater State 48-7 at Cressy Field. Bridgewater State is now 4-4 overall and 4-2 in MASCAC. The Corsairs honored 12 seniors honored before the game: DB #3 Adam Washington, LB #5 Javien Delgado, DB #7 JP Mason, DB #8 Stevie Kolodko, WR #12 Winston DeLeon, WR #19 … Continue reading UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/24-10/30

 
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UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/17-10/23

Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu Football Saturday, October 22nd – The Corsairs continued their dominant form, this time with a 49-0 shutout win at Fitchburg State (1-7, 0-6 MASCAC). UMass Dartmouth’s offense accounted for 532 yards, with 170 passing yards and 362 rushing yards. Junior QB #6 Dante Aviles-Santos completed 7 passes for 140 yards. Sophomore QB #24 Matt Gacioch completed 3 passes for … Continue reading UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/17-10/23

 
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UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/3-10/9

Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu Football Thursday, October 6th – UMass Dartmouth continued their dominant form and picked up their fourth straight win Thursday night. The Corsairs defeated Mass. Maritime 28-14 away from home at Clean Harbors Stadium.  Coming off winning another MASCAC Offensive Player of the Week, junior QB Dante Aviles-Santos completed 19 passes for 319 yards and a touchdown. Aviles-Santos also added … Continue reading UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/3-10/9

 
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