January 2025 - National Squash League

Match Preview: The NSL Junior All Star Match Presented by the Khan Family

January 29, 2025/in Uncategorized/by National Squash League

Welcome to the official preview of the NSL Junior All Star Match presented by The Khan Family! We are officially less than 1 week away from showcasing the highest level of junior squash in America, all under the roof of the Arlen Specter US Squash National Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This match is brought to you by the Khan Family, who are highlighting The Khan Squash Growth Foundation. The Foundation’s three main pillars are Education, Athletics and Employment for underserved populations in the U.S. and around the globe. Faraaz Khan, one of America’s best under-17 squash players, will serve as the first ever Director of the Foundation. A list of their current projects (such as the Beyond the Court initiative assisting squash development across Africa) as well as a donation link can be found on their website https://www.ksgfoundation.com/

THE WHO:

12 of the top ranked juniors in the country have been selected to create two mouth-watering NSL matchups. US Squash Head National Coach Nick Taylor and his Director of Junior National Teams Karim Ibrahim will lead the two respective squads, and the lineups are as follows:

TEAM TAYLOR:

Maddox Moxham “Mad Maddox”– Mortsel, Belgium. U.S. No. 5

Faazil Khan “The Wizard of Faaz”– Toronto, Canada. U.S. No. 9

Colten McLaughlin “King Colten”– Newtown, PA. U.S. No. 12

Alex Jaffe “Laughy Jaffe”– Philadelphia, PA. U.S. No. 2

Eliza Schuster “Booster Schuster” Timonium, MD. U.S. No.3

Riya Shankaran “Royal Riya” Newtown Square, PA. U.S. No. 12

TEAM IBRAHIM:

Sam “Jaff-in-the-box” Jaffe– Philadelphia, PA. U.S. No. 4

Savannah “The Chocolatier” Moxham– Mortsel, Belgium. U.S. No, 6

Reghan “The Racer” McLaughlin– Newtown, PA. U.S. No. 15

Jack “The Ripper” Elriani– Gladwyne, PA. U.S. No.3

Aiden “Django” Chiang– Princeton, NJ. U.S. No.13

Devon “The Undertaker” Li– Malvern, PA. U.S. No. 17

THE WHAT:

THE WHEN/WHERE:

The girl’s match kicks off @ 5pm Friday, February 1st at the Arlen Specter U.S. Squash Center. The boys will follow on after, and entry is free!! The match will also be streamed live on the National Squash League Youtube channel (@nationalsquashleague)

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Team Announcement: The Lake Erie Beacons

January 15, 2025/in Uncategorized/by National Squash League

CLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU!!!!!! The National Squash League is excited to announce the Lake Erie Beacons as the first professional squash team in Cleveland, Ohio. The Beacons will have both a men’s and women’s team for the 2025 season, adding to an already rich sports culture in the city. The teams are co-owned by Topnotch Management and Mark Anderson, who will be hungry to build a competitive roster from the word go. Topnotch Management is a talent agency representing the best athletes in tennis and pickleball, and they have been active in the squash world as well by running the Squash in the Land Silver Level event on the PSA World Tour. The NSL is excited to welcome both Mark and Topnotch to the league and is anticipating a juggernaut in Cleveland.

The Beacons will make their home at Urban Squash Cleveland, a beautiful center with an all glass court that also has a great impact on the local community. USC engages in homework help, literacy development, ACT & SAT tutoring, and college support for its members and helps propel the next generation towards a better future. The Beacons will be bringing some electric squash to this community and will shine a light on the great work that goes on there.

Urban Squash Cleveland, home of the Lake Erie Beacons

Beacons fans can follow their team for updates on instagram @lakeeriebeacons and tune into the current Silver PSA event in Cleveland @squashintheland

OFFICIAL QUOTES FROM OWNERSHIP:

Topnotch Management, represented by President Sam Duvall:

“Cleveland has a long history of supporting and hosting squash events and the NSL represents an amazing opportunity to promote the game here in our home community. As we learned about the NSL’s fresh approach and innovative format, we knew this was something that Topnotch was well positioned to get involved with and we jumped at the opportunity to bring to both a men’s and women’s team to Cleveland.”

Mark Anderson, Lake Erie Beacons Co-owner:

“We’re excited to bring an exciting, new squash experience to the best squash community in the world — Cleveland. NSL provides us with an opportunity to introduce more people to the game, in a crowd-please and accessible environment. We’re looking forward to the 2025 women’s and men’s season!”

Team Announcement: District Inferno

January 8, 2025/in 2025 NSL, Draft News/by National Squash League

The National Squash League is thrilled to announce the District Inferno as the second women’s expansion team for the 2025 season. The team owner is Willie Gaynor and minority partner is Dexter Walker; longtime friends and squash enthusiasts. Inferno ownership boasts plenty of experience in the professional squash world already, as the Gaynor family has hosted the PSA Silver level Gaynor Cup in Cincinnati for the past several years. Walker and Gaynor will no doubt be drawing on this first hand experience to craft a solid draft strategy going into the season. On top of a myriad of other successes, Willie Gaynor also sponsors the Mid-Atlantic Squash Conference Women’s Championships, highlighting some of the best of women’s collegiate squash. The NSL is excited to welcome both Willie and Dexter to the league and look forward to seeing them in action this year.

The Inferno will bring the heat this season at Squash on Fire, a world-class facility in downtown DC, home to the Squash on Fire Open and the Georgetown Varsity Women’s Program. The facility boasts two show courts, one of them being the renowned all-glass that has hosted the very best players in the world on many occasions, the most prominent of which being the 2019 Men’s World Team Championships.

Hometown hero Ineta Mackevica plays Diana Garcia in the Squash on Fire Open

DC Inferno fans can follow the team Instagram @dc_inferno_sqaush or on X @dc_Inferno_sq. Stay tuned for future updates, merchandise and ticket sales!

Official Statement from team owners:

Willie Gaynor (left) and Dexter Walker (right) Owners of the District Inferno

“We’re all sorts of fired up to grow the women’s game and showcase some of the finest squash in one of the best facilities in the country. DC has a vibrant squash community and we’re seeing growth at all levels, so it’s a huge opportunity to bring in a professional women’s team and share the unique and exciting format the NSL brings to an already dynamic game. We look forward to putting out an amazing product and creating an immersive experience to inspire players of all ages to watch the greatest show on hardwood and to pick up a racquet!”