Last Week around the Leagues

This past week MLS's Philadelphia Union completed a historic transfer agreement with FC Red Bull Salzburg for homegrown midfielder Brenden Aaronson, Major League Rugby expansion team LA Giltinis named Adam Freier their General Manager, and the WNBA Dallas Wings and head coach Brian Agler mutually agreed to part ways. Highlights from this week are from Major League Soccer, the National Women's Soccer League, United Soccer League Championship, United Soccer League One, Major League Rugby, Quebec M... Full Story

Goalie CJ Motte Returns to Allen After a Season in Europe

Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, and partner Globe Life are proud to announce the club has signed goaltender CJ Motte, to a contract for the upcoming season. CJ Motte returns after splitting time last year in Europe between the Coventry Blaze (EIHL), and Innsbruck HC of Austria. Motte had a .927 save percentage in 24 games with Coventry. "CJ Motte is a veteran goalie in this league. You know exactly what you're getting from him each night," said Allen Americans Head Coach and GM Steve Martinson. "He's a competitive guy that loves to win and hates ... Full Story

Admirals Enact COVID Voluntary Suspension of Season

NORFOLK, VA - The Norfolk Admirals have announced today that the team will be opting out of competition for the 2020-2021 ECHL season under the ECHL's COVID-19 Voluntary Suspension Policy. The team will return to play in the 2021-2022 ECHL season. The safety of the Admirals players, staff and the community, combined with the state's COVID-19 restrictions on limiting Norfolk Scope to a 1000-person capacity limit has led to the decision. "This has been a grueling decision," said Admirals CEO Patrick Cavanagh. "We have been seeking every opportunity to play since the Spring. But ultimately,... Full Story

Mark Cooper Returns for 2nd Season in SC

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Washington Capitals and AHL's Hershey Bears, have agreed to terms with forward Mark Cooper for the 2020-21 season. Cooper, 28, returns for his second year with the Stingrays after posting 46 points in 55 ECHL games last season on 17 goals and 29 assists. His goal total was third-most on the team while his assist and point totals were fifth-best among SC skaters. "We're extremely excited to have Mark back in a Stingrays jersey", said Head Coach Ryan Blair. "He was an extremely big piece of our group l... Full Story

• Massachusetts Native Louis-Jean Back with Pirates - Massachusetts Pirates (IFL)
• Phoenix Rising FC Relinquishes 2020 Championship Final Hosting Rights - (USL)
• Lumberjacks Acquire Draft Pick for Goaltender Williams - Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
• Player Profile: Luke Mountain - Maryland Black Bears (NAHL)
• Jackalopes Announce Assistant Captains for 2020-21 Season - Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
• Goalie CJ Motte Returns to Allen After a Season in Europe - Allen Americans (ECHL)
• Black Bears Add Defenseman Bryan Huggins - Maryland Black Bears (NAHL)
• Magicians Add to Staff, Hire Jake Hansen as Assistant Coach - Minnesota Magicians (NAHL)
• Nashville Signs Pitlick to One-Year Deal - Milwaukee Admirals (AHL)
• Westlund Named Tauros 10th Captain - Minot Minotauros (NAHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• nashville sc handle fc dallas 3-0 at nissan stadium - MLS Nashville Tennessean
• Sidelined CFL season 'not a lot of fun right now' for new Edmonton coaches - CFL Edmonton Journal
• Local pro hockey: FPHL sets Dec. 18 as tentative date to start season - FPHL Watertown Daily Times
• Photos: Nashville SC vs. FC Dallas - MLS Nashville Tennessean
• 'Dream come true' as Kirkland 'keeper Pantemis gets shot with Impact - MLS Montreal Gazette
• AHL hooks on to NHL drug policy - AHL Allentown Morning Call
• Nailers Sign Veteran Forward Michael Pelech - ECHL WTRF
• Winnipeg Goldeyes' Shaw Park lease dealt another blow at city's executive policy committee - AA CJOB
• United hopes to make different memories in 2021 - USL Albuquerque Journal
• Phoenix Rising FC cedes hosting of USL Championship Final - USL Arizona Republic
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Baseball Mexico by Bruce Baskin
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Baseball Mexico by Bruce Baskin

Massachusetts Pirates defensive back Al Louis-Jean

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. Wyoming Mustangs - Champions Indoor Football (CIF)
3. Northern Arizona Wranglers - Indoor Football League (IFL)
4. Albany Empire - National Arena League (NAL)
5. Fort Worth - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
6. Oakland Roots - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
7. Tampa Bay Tornadoes - National Arena League (NAL)
8. Motor City Rockers - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
9. Ottawa - Frontier League (FL)
10. Gastonia - Atlantic League (AtL)

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

• Wyoming Mustangs - Champions Indoor Football (CIF)
• Ottawa - Frontier League (FL)
• Oakland Roots - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• Northern Arizona Wranglers - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Albany Empire - National Arena League (NAL)
• Motor City Rockers - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• 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)

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
AzFL, AzL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MWL, NWL, NYPL, PCL, PL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, 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