Last Week around the Leagues

June 2, 2026 - This past week the ECHL announced the expansion team in Augusta, Georgia, will be known as the Augusta Lynx; two Major League Soccer teams fired their head coaches; and Major League Volleyball awarded an expansion team to Los Angeles. Highlights from this week come from the ECHL, Professional Women's Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, Major League Soccer, Gainbridge Super League, Major Arena Soccer League, Major League Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee Association, Women's National Basketball Association, Canadian Elite Bas... Full Story

Mississippi State Pitcher Peja Goold Signs with Spark

June 2, 2026 - The Oklahoma City Spark have signed second-round draft pick Peja Goold. Goold, the No. 10 overall selection in the 2026 AUSL College Draft, joins the Spark following a standout season at Mississippi State. The right-handed pitcher helped lead the Bulldogs to the Women's College World Series at Devon Park while earning Softball America Second Team All-America honors, NFCA First Team All-South Region recognition, and USA Today Sports SEC Newcomer of the Year distinction. She finished her senior campaign with a 15-6 recor... Full Story

Orlando Valkyries Bring Home Florida Gators Stars Marlie Monserez and Elli McKissock for 2027 Season

June 2, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - With free agency officially underway, the Orlando Valkyries made an immediate splash by signing former University of Florida standouts and Windermere natives Marlie Monserez and Elli McKissock for the 2027 season. The pair, who starred together in Gainesville, will now reunite professionally in their hometown. Monserez arrives in Orlando following a standout 2026 season with the San Diego Mojo, where she became just the fifth setter in league history to eclipse 1,000 assists in a season. Prior to her time ... Full Story

César Hernández González Tabbed as LOVB Minnesota Head Coach: LOVB

June 2, 2026 - MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - League One Volleyball has named esteemed Spanish coach César Hernández González as the first head coach of LOVB Minnesota Volleyball. Hernández González brings both international and club coaching success to the Twin Cities. He has coached the French National Team the last two years - a role he'll maintain during the LOVB Pro offseason - and led the squad to a quarterfinal berth in the 2025 FIVB World Championship. Hernández González also served as head coach fo... Full Story

• Last Week around the Leagues - (MLV) June 2
• Mississippi State Pitcher Peja Goold Signs with Spark - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) June 2
• Orlando Valkyries Bring Home Florida Gators Stars Marlie Monserez and Elli McKissock for 2027 Season - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) June 2
• César Hernández González Tabbed as LOVB Minnesota Head Coach: LOVB - LOVB Minnesota (LOVB) June 2
• Seawolves Clinch Playoff Berth, Retain Coffee Cup on Fan Appreciation Night - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) June 1
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (MLV) June 1
• Boden Signs wtih LOVB - (LOVB) June 1
• The Stars Align: 2026-2027 Player Signings to be Revealed - (LOVB) June 1
• Legion Crushes Anthem RC - California Legion (MLR) June 1
• Seawolves Topple New England - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) June 1
• Hounds Escape from DC with Win, Move to 9-0 - Chicago Hounds (MLR) May 30
• Head to Head Ross Depperschmidt vs Tavite Lopeti - (MLR) May 30
• New Glory: DC Veteran Roberts on Hopes to Lead Team to Playoff Berth, MLR Shield - Old Glory DC (MLR) May 30
• Kenleigh Cahalan Signs Pro Contract with the Portland Cascade - Portland Cascade (AUSL) May 30
• Seattle Seawolves Host New England Free Jacks with Playoff Berth on the Line - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) May 29
• All Today's Other News

Marlie Monserez and Elli McKissock with the Florida Gators (University of Florida)
Other Photo Gallery

OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league other organizations:

Other Women's
Softball
Northwoods League Softball (NWLS)
Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)
Volleyball
Major League Volleyball (MLV)
League One Volleyball (LOVB)

Other Sports
Rugby
Major League Rugby (MLR)

• DC's pro volleyball team takes step forward as expansion season draws near - MLV WTOP (May 30)
  
• Women's Sports in Minnesota Continue to Grow with Two Pro Volleyball Teams Coming in 2027 - LOVB Lavender Magazine (May 30)
  
• Seattle Seawolves set to host New England Free Jacks. Here's how to stream with KING 5 - MLR KING (May 30)
  
• Omaha Supernovas retools roster, LOVB expands to 10 teams - LOVB Omaha World-Herald (May 29)
  
• Omaha Supernovas retools roster, LOVB expands to 10 teams - MLV Omaha World-Herald (May 29)
  
• Grand Rapids Rise re-sign Holland's Alyssa Garvelink Jensen for 2007 - MLV Holland Sentinel (May 29)
  
• Carolina Blaze Infielder & Duke Alum Ana Gold: The Best Players in the world play in the AUSL - AUSL WRAL (May 28)
  
• Atlanta Vibe's 2027 signings include 4 returning starters, new libero - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (May 28)
  
• Supernovas re-sign Merritt Beason - MLV KCTV (May 28)
  
• Indy Ignite return 12 players from record-setting squad, add hitter from Switzerland for 2027 MLV season - MLV WTHR (May 27)
  
• VIDEO: A Must-Win Match. Two Teams Level on Record: Free Jacks vs Anthem RC: Week 9: MLR 2026 Highlights - MLR YouTube (May 27)
  
• VIDEO: Nine Tries. Chicago Hounds vs Seattle SeaWolves: MLR 2026: Highlights - MLR YouTube (May 27)
  
• All Today's other Headlines