Newport Dragons

The Dragons lit a fire under the league in Season 1, delivering one of the most unforgettable matches of the year in their home opener against Chicago. The crowd was electric, the energy was unmatched—and Newport made it clear they were here to compete. Though their run ended in a tough battle against the New York Knights, the foundation is set, and team owner Bear Dyke is wasting no time dialing up an aggressive draft strategy for 2025. Leading the charge this season are England legend Mohamed ElShorbagy, rising star Abdelrahman Nassar, England’s explosive Finnlay Withington, American standout Spencer Lovejoy, and the always-dangerous Yahya Elnawasany. As Bear Dyke says, “To play for Newport, you have to have the heart of a Dragon”.

Team Owner:
Bear Dyke

Abdelrahman Nassar See Profile
The Wizard
Finnlay Withington See Profile
The Beast
Mohamed El Shorbagy See Profile
The Tranquilizer
Spencer Lovejoy See Profile
Mr. Clean
Yahya Elnawasany See Profile

St. George’s School

The seaside city is home to more than just a robust yachting culture. It has a long history of sporting events, having hosted the first U.S. Opens in both tennis and golf as well as every challenge of the America’s Cup from 1930-1983. It is currently the home of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and a place defined by sporting excellence.

Newport has a new and emerging squash community. St. George’s School, a picturesque campus that sits on a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, will be the home location of the Newport Dragons. St. George’s has led the growth of the game in Newport in years past, recruiting some of the best domestic and international talents to play on its varsity team. However, with the recent construction of a new public facility in the Newport YMCA, which includes 8 singles courts and 1 hardball doubles court, the game is poised for a golden age of growth in the immediate future. The NSL is excited to help spearhead this development and deliver high-quality squash to inspire the next generation!