Rising Routs Rival New Mexico, 5-2

PHOENIX, Arizona - Junior Flemmings scored three goals to lead Phoenix Rising to a comprehensive, 5-2, win against New Mexico United tonight at Casino Arizona Field. In a match that started off wide open, with numerous scoring chances at each end of the pitch, New Mexico struck first with a goal by Romeo Parks in just the fifth minute. Amando Moreno picked up an assist on the goal after sending in a long cross from near midfield. Parks chipped a header from outside the box over the head of go... Full Story

Hounds Earn Home Victory against New York, 4-1

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (4-2-0) defeated New York Red Bulls II (2-4-0), 4-1, in its second straight match at Highmark Stadium. Match Report Robbie Mertz converted on a penalty kick in the 3rd minute and scored again in the 61st minute. Ropapa Mensah added a goal in the 65th minute, and Anthony Velarde gave the Hounds their fourth goal in the 80th minute. New York used a goal from Dantouma Tourein the third minute of second-half stoppage time to avoid the shutout. With the win, Pittsburgh reclaims its spot atop Group F. First Half The Hounds put pressure on New Yor... Full Story

Fort Lauderdale CF Wins First Match in Team History, Defeats Tormenta FC 1-2

Fort Lauderdale CF earned the first victory in team history as it defeated South Georgia Tormenta FC 1-2 in the team's first away match. The USL League One matchup at Erk Russell Park in Statesboro, Ga. kicked off at 8 p.m. ET and aired live on ESPN+. Fort Lauderdale lined up with a new look starting XI, making five changes from the team's previous starting lineup. Notably, two Academy products - 17-year-old defender Ethan Hardin and 15-year-old winger Felipe Valencia - made their professional debuts in the match, while Eduardo Sosa made his Fort Lauderdale CF debut. Christian Lue Young mad... Full Story

North Carolina FC Moves into Second Place in Group G with Win over Memphis 901 FC

Memphis, TN - North Carolina FC defeated Memphis 901 FC by a score of 1-0 on Saturday night at Autozone Park in Memphis, earning their second win of the season. NCFC relied on a goal by Akeem Ward and a stellar performance from goalkeeper Alex Tambakis to secure the win, improving their record to 2-1-1. Ward's goal was the first of his professional career. Ward scored the lone goal of the match for NCFC in the 38th minute, receiving a sliding pass from Pecka just outside the eighteen. Redirecting his touch towards the net, Ward curved a shot past Memphis goalkeeper Jimmy Hague and into the ... Full Story

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• Youngsters Power Reno to Win over Tacoma - Reno 1868 FC (USL)
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• Bombers Walk Past Drillers to Claim Another TCL Title - Tulsa Drillers (TL)
• Loggers Rally for Wild Pitch Walkoff in 11 Innings vs. Booyah - La Crosse Loggers (Northwoods)
• Dock Spiders Welcome New-Look Rivets to Fondy with 15-1 Win - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (Northwoods)
• Howard's Homers Lift Honkers to Big Win - Rochester Honkers (Northwoods)
• Birds Bounce Back for Big Win over Saints - Sioux Falls Canaries (AA)
• North Texas SC Earns 2-2 Draw against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC - North Texas SC (USL1)
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• Nashville SC 2020 MLS regular season schedule restart released - MLS Nashville Tennessean
• Former Saginaw Spirit player Adam Comrie killed in motorcycle crash - OHL Saginaw News
• Bombers blast Drillers to claim seventh TCL championship in last eight seasons - TCL Bryan-College Station Eagle
• Phoenix Rising take lead atop Group B after win over New Mexico - USL Arizona Republic
• Bad bounce dooms FC Tucson in '20 home opener, city's first pro game since pandemic hit - USL1 Arizona Daily Star
• El Paso Locomotive start fast, bury Colorado Switchbacks - USL El Paso Times
• Parano propels San Antonio FC to win against OKC Energy FC - USL San Antonio Express News
• Positive COVID-19 test postpones Las Vegas Lights FC match - USL Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Allie Quigley leads Chicago Sky over Connecticut Sun - WNBA Chicago Daily Southtown
• Louisville City FC ties top-ranked Indy Eleven in Saturday game - USL Louisville Courier-Journal
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• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
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• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Baseball Mexico by Bruce Baskin
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

Danny Robles of Tacoma Defiance scored his second goal of the season on Saturday evening (Charis Wilson / Sounders FC)

See All Today's Images The following minor league and alternative professional sports teams on OurSports Central have been viewed the most over the last seven days:

1. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
2. Amarillo Sod Squad - Texas Collegiate League (TCL)
3. Great Lakes Resorters - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
4. Tulsa Drillers - Texas Collegiate League (TCL)
5. Amarillo Sod Dogs - Texas Collegiate League (TCL)
6. Baltimore Lightning - National Arena League (NAL)
7. Northern Michigan Dune Bears - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
8. K-Town Bobbers - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
9. Mandan Flickertails - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
10. Fort Worth - National Lacrosse League (NLL)

The most recent minor league and alternative professional sports teams added to OurSports Central:

• Baltimore Lightning - National Arena League (NAL)
• Gastonia - Atlantic League (AtL)
• Tampa Bay Tornadoes - National Arena League (NAL)
• Fort Worth - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
• Angel City - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
• K-Town Bobbers - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• El Paso Rhinos - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Northern Michigan Dune Bears - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Great Lakes Resorters - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Kalamazoo Mac Daddies - Northwoods League (Northwoods)

OurSports Central provides coverage of select alternative and minor league professional sports leagues in addition to the top junior hockey leagues and college wood bat baseball leagues:

BASEBALL
Affiliated Minor League Baseball
ApL, AzFL, AzL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MWL, NWL, NYPL, PCL, PL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
Northwoods, TCL
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, PA, Pecos

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, XFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
NWHL

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL, PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NPF, WTT

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, USL, USL1
Women's Soccer
NWSL