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Jason Deng
Crimson staff writer

Jason Deng

Jason Deng '29 is the Associate Multimedia Editor for the Multimedia Board for the 153rd Guard. He is a beat writer for men's soccer for the Sports Board. He lives in Mather House and concentrates in Earth and Planetary Sciences.

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Men’s Soccer Secures Late Equalizer Against UConn

By Jason Deng  • 

Junior midfielder Phoenix Wooten’s late equalizer propelled Harvard (1-1-2) to a 2-2 draw against the University of Connecticut Huskies (3-3-2) in the Crimson Kickoff.


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Men’s Soccer Drops 3-1 to Providence Despite Early Lead

By Jason Deng and Rhys Greenland  • 

For the third consecutive game in the Crimson’s 2026 non-conference slate, the Harvard men’s soccer team found the back of the net first. For the second straight game, though, its first strike was not enough to bring the match home. The Crimson took an early lead against Providence College on Friday evening at Jordan Field, but defensive miscues and missed opportunities allowed the Friars to respond with three unanswered goals, handing Harvard its second straight 3-1 loss.


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Men’s Soccer Falls 3-1 to Notre Dame

By Jason Deng and Rhys Greenland  • 

In its first-ever matchup against Notre Dame, Harvard struck first thanks to a goal from freshman midfielder Gil de Souza. However, the Fighting Irish vigorously defended their home pitch and responded with three goals, capitalizing on increasingly loose play in Harvard’s midfield and backline to hand the Crimson its first loss of the season.


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Men’s Soccer Routs RV Massachusetts, 4-1, in Season Opener

By Jason Deng  • 

Before a crowded Jordan Field, the Harvard men’s soccer team opened its season with a commanding 4-1 victory over the University of Massachusetts, which is currently receiving votes in national polls.


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Matt Freese ’22 Freezes as United States Crashes Out of World Cup in 4-1 Loss to Belgium

USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese ’22 had a picture-perfect start, but things soon went sour as his team lost 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16.


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Matt Freese ’22 and USMNT Shut Out Bosnia and Herzegovina, Advance to Round of 16

In the lead-up to the Fourth of July and the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration, the United States Men’s National Team delivered fireworks in a Round of 32 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese ’22, however, kept the Bosnian offense from igniting, posting his second straight clean sheet while playing much of the second half a man down.


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Freese ’22 Anchors USMNT’s Backline in 2-0 Win Against Australia, Advances to Round of 32 in World Cup

Matt Freese ’22 seldom appeared on air during his last outing for the United States Men’s National Team’s (USMNT) World Cup opening match last Friday against Paraguay, in which the Americans earned a 4-1 victory. Today, Freese anchored his team against Australia, boasting a clean slate and helping propel the team into the Round of 32.


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Former Harvard Goalie Matt Freese Named to U.S. World Cup Squad

Former Harvard goalkeeper Matt Freese ’22 will join the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the US Soccer Federation announced Tuesday.


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Matt Freese ’22 Gives The World Cup A Harvard Flair

Matt Freese '22 had a rocky start to his Harvard career, but now he has the chance to be the first Harvard men's soccer player to compete in a FIFA World Cup as soccer's biggest stage returns to the United States.


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Through Discomfort and Doorways, Josefine Hasbo ’25 Finds Her Way Back to Boston

By Jason Deng  • 

Josefine Hasbo '25 was a standout at Harvard during her collegiate career. Now, she returns to Beantown to play for the NWSL’s newest expansion side, Boston Legacy FC.

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Canadian Flag

By Jason Deng  • 

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Nate Bailey Celebrates Touchdown Against UNH

By Jason Deng  • 

Freshman wide receiver Nate Bailey celebrates a touchdown. The rookie scored two touchdowns in his collegiate debut.


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Kise Flannery Hustles

By Jason Deng  • 

Freshman quarterback Kise Flannery hustles into the end zone for the team's first touchdown of its 2026 campaign.


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Charlie Smith Throws

By Jason Deng  • 

Sophomore quarterback Charlie Smith throws in his collegiate debut.


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Sophomore Brian Checkley Punts

By Jason Deng  • 

Sophomore Brian Checkley makes a punt against the Wildcats.


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Lower Bow Street Before and After

Lower Bow Street in September 2025 (left) and September 2026 (right). The block is now closed to motor vehicle traffic.


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Bow Street Patio

By Jason Deng  • 



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