The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, but feels out of touch with reality and out of reach for fans By Noah Zimmerman noah@queensledger.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins this week as all three host nations open group play. For most, this is the most highly anticipated event in sports and a chance toContinue reading “Whose Cup Is It Anyway?”
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NYC Hoop Dreams
Alvarado & Champagnie: From the courts of Queens to basketball’s biggest stage By Noah Zimmerman noah@queensledger.com The path to the NBA Finals is truly one forged in Queens, on the hardwood courts where countless kids dreamt of their moment of basketball greatness. A decade after the Brooklyn-born guard finished his high school career at ChristContinue reading “NYC Hoop Dreams”
No Love Between St. John’s & Providence on Valentine’s Day
Heated brawl breaks out in Providence as Red Storm win 11th straight By Noah Zimmerman noah@queensledger.com It was a heated affair on Valentine’s Day as the St. John’s Red Storm looked to avenge their lone BIG EAST loss of the season. This time in enemy territory, the Johnnies looked to fend off a physical FriarsContinue reading “No Love Between St. John’s & Providence on Valentine’s Day”
Remembering Paul Kontonis, a Youth Soccer Pioneer
This article received a 2nd place award for Best Sports Feature Story during the 2026 NY Press Association Better Newspapers Contest. By Noah Zimmerman noah@queensledger.com The Queens soccer community fell into a period of mourning last week following the sudden passing of Paul Kontonis, a Director and coach with Eleftheria Pancyprian Soccer Club and theContinue reading “Remembering Paul Kontonis, a Youth Soccer Pioneer”
Queensboro FC kicks off in 2021: David Villa and Jon Krane bring USL to Queens
By Noah Zimmerman Spanish soccer legend David Villa announced his retirement from the sport on November 13th, but the former New York City FC star isn’t stepping away from the game at all. Instead, Villa returns to the city he called home before spending his last season of play in Japan with Vissel Kobe andContinue reading “Queensboro FC kicks off in 2021: David Villa and Jon Krane bring USL to Queens”
Bundesliga Kicks Back in Action
Sports make cautious return to play in Germany By Noah Zimmerman The referee’s whistle echoed around an empty Signal Iduna Park as Borussia Dortmund kicked off against rivals Schalke 04. Soccer had finally made its long awaited return to Europe, seeing its first top-league play in 2 months. For the first time ever, the RevierderbyContinue reading “Bundesliga Kicks Back in Action”
Mets, Yanks honor heroes in an emotional 9/11 tribute
Mets take Subway Series after Sunday night thriller Before first pitch, the Mets and Yankees stepped onto the field to shake hands and stand together as New York honored those lost 20 years ago on 9/11/2001. It was the first time the two teams met on the anniversary of the attacks, with Citi Field packedContinue reading “Mets, Yanks honor heroes in an emotional 9/11 tribute”
Former Christ the King star Jose Alvarado signs with Pelicans
Brooklyn native signs two-way deal after impressing at NBA Summer League Five years ago, Jose Alvarado was named CHSAA Player of the Year, turning heads at Christ the King High School in Middle Village. Now the Brooklyn native is on his way to a NBA career, recently signing a two-way contract with the Pelicans. “WhenContinue reading “Former Christ the King star Jose Alvarado signs with Pelicans”
Queensboro FC II routs Pathfinder FC in 9-0 road win
With four to play, QBFC nears AC Connecticut for 1st in the Northeast Queensboro FC II found the back of the net nine times as they cruised past Pathfinder FC over the weekend. For the first-year club, the blowout win set a club record as they picked up a sixth consecutive victory in the USLContinue reading “Queensboro FC II routs Pathfinder FC in 9-0 road win”
