Contract Dispute Always on Lee Nguyen’s Mind
Lee Nguyen has had a lot on his mind lately, largely due to his ongoing contract dispute with the New England Revolution. After collecting 18 goals and five assists in 2014, Nguyen hoped to renegotiate...
View ArticleSetoguchi’s cousin Jordan Kawaguchi Commits to Providence – Today’s Slapshot
Jordan Kawaguchi is one of the slew of prospects out of Abbotsford, British Columbia — but he’s opting out of a route through the WHL. Instead, he’s headed to Providence College. The high scoring...
View ArticleTyler Chan Makes 2015 Men’s NCAA All-America Team
We are excited to announce the 2015 Ultiworld Men’s All-America teams, honoring the country’s best college players after an exciting season. The selection process included consideration of both the...
View ArticleAsians in Ultimate Recap: Week 8
–AUDL– Barrs Lang had a big game for the SF Flamethrowers against the LA Aviators with 2 Goals and 4 Assists. Lang leads the team in points (19G, 14A). On ESPN3, LA Aviators Steven Chang played against...
View ArticleFIBA U-18 3×3: Kobe Paras leads tournament in scoring as PHL splits opening...
After two games, Kobe Paras ranked number one in scoring as he led the Philippines to a 1-1 card in the FIBA Under-18 3X3 Championships on Friday (PHL time) in Debrecen, Hungary. The team suffered a...
View ArticleWatch Video: The Philippines’ Kobe Paras wins FIBA 3×3 Slam Dunk Contest
Kobe Paras successfully defended his title in the FIBA 3X3 Slam Dunk Contest early Monday in Hungary as he defeated representatives from the United States, Uruguay, and Hungary, the host of this year’s...
View ArticleWatch: Bobby Woo becomes USA Hero After 87th Minute Goal Against World...
Jurgen Klinsmann called Bobby Wood a “work in progress” and one salivates at the thought at what the finished article will look like. The United States forward, who is just 22, sealed his status as...
View Article1st Round pick Karson Leung also plays for Victoria Shamrocks after NLL season
They are two very different players, but both come with a respected value to the Victoria Shamrocks. Cory Conway is off to a torrid start in the points department with the Western Lacrosse Association...
View ArticleAsians in Ultimate Week 8: Chan ties MLU record for total points in game;...
–MLU– Tyler Chan officially has my Rookie of the Year vote. Through the first few weeks of the season I chalked up Chan as a high energy deep threat and nothing more. After paying more attention to his...
View Article2015 FIVB Volleyball World League – China comes from behind to beat Slovakia...
China came from behind 2 sets to nothing to beat Slovakia 3 sets to 2. China was lead by Chen Zhang and Qingyao Dai with 14 points each. Dai had 13 spikes. China is grouped into Pool G with Slovakia,...
View ArticleLee Nguyen Named to USA Gold Cup Roster
U.S. National Team Head Coach Jurgen Klinsmann unveiled his 35-man provisional roster for the 2015 Gold Cup. The German-born skipper included a pair of Revolution players–midfielder Lee Nguyen and...
View Article2015 FIVB World League: Erik Shoji influence on USA national men’s volleyball...
The United States men’s national volleyball team successfully defended its home turf, winning all six of its matches played on U.S. soil through the first three weeks of the FIVB World Men’s Volleyball...
View ArticleAsian-Americans on the rise
CHICAGO — Here’s a historic shift you probably haven’t heard about: For the first time in decades, Mexico is no longer the top source of recent immigrants to the United States. China and India now lead...
View ArticleJeremy Lin Free-Agency Rumors: Suns, Nets, Mavs Join ‘7-Team Race’ for...
According to league sources, there are at least seven teams expected to pursue the Asian-American star this summer. Howard Beck of Bleacher Report indicated the Rockets are interested in renewing ties...
View ArticleWhy Young Chinese People Love Ultimate Flying Disc Hippie-Go-Lucky Culture –...
Photo by Matjaž Tančič This article was originally featured on the Huffington Post. BEIJING — These are not the Chinese athletes you’ve seen on TV, those scarily synchronized divers or the gymnasts...
View ArticleDiversity in the AUDL and MLU
The 2015 Debate: MLU or AUDL better? Now that the 2015 Season is nearly over, we have had a chance to analyze the two professional Ultimate leagues. DIVERSITY: A top pro league with predominately one...
View ArticleTravis Ishikawa expected to replace injured Nori Aoki
Photo: Stephen Dunn, Getty Images LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 20: Nori Aoki #23 of the San Francisco Giants goes down after being hit by a pitch in the anke in the first inning against the Los Angeles...
View ArticleLyoto Machida to headline this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 70
UFC Fight Night 70: Machida vs. Romero takes place this Saturday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. In the main event, former Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto...
View ArticleAsians in Ultimate Week 10: Casey Wu scores 10 goals, Chuck Cao with 6 assists
MLU Despite missing the first 2 games of the season, Boston Whitecaps Tyler Chan is now 10th in the league in scoring with (37P, 19G, 18A). Brendan Wong is right behind him with (35P, 24G, 11A)....
View ArticleWatch: Lee Nguyen scores goal on Wednesday and nominated for ESPY award –...
New England’s danger man took advantage of some ping-pong turnovers to give New England an early 1-0 lead at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus. After a trio of miscues between Crew and Revs players, Nguyen...
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