New York Queens Advance to NSL Finals with 3-1 Victory Over Seattle Freeze

The New York Queens punched their ticket to the 2026 National Squash League Finals with a 3-1 semifinal victory over the Seattle Freeze at MSquash in South Norwalk, Connecticut.

The matchup featured two talented squads battling for a place in the championship, and the Queens rose to the occasion when the stakes were highest. New York captured the opening period before Seattle responded in the second, sending the semifinal into a winner-take-all third period.

With two games on the line in the final frame, the Queens delivered their strongest squash of the evening. Fayrouz Aboelkheir led the charge with 52 points, producing several momentum-shifting rallies and helping New York take control of the decisive period. Nardine Garas added 42 points while Nour Heikal contributed 34 as the Queens’ lineup showcased its depth throughout the match.

Seattle was paced by Tinne Gilis, who matched Aboelkheir with 52 points of her own. Mariam Metwally added 25 points and Hannah Craig contributed 13 as the Freeze battled throughout the contest and claimed the second period to keep the semifinal level heading into the final frame.

Ultimately, New York’s consistency and execution in the third period proved decisive. By securing the final period and its two-game bonus, the Queens transformed a tightly contested match into a 3-1 victory and earned their place in the NSL Finals.

With the win, New York advances to face the winner of the DC Inferno and SoNo Sharks match in the 2026 NSL Championship.