Last Week around the Leagues

This past week the Gastonia Honey Hunters were terminated by the Atlantic League, FC Cincinnati Head Coach Pat Noonan was named the 2023 Sigi Schmid Major League Soccer Coach of the Year, the National Lacrosse's Saskatchewan Rush named Ryan Keenan as the third captain in club history and the USL Super League announced the awarding of a new franchise to Fort Lauderdale for their inaugural 2024 season. Highlights from this week come from the Atlantic League, Major League Soccer, National Women's S... Full Story

MJ Graham Appointed Interim Head Coach of Baton Rouge Zydeco

BATON ROUGE, La. - The Baton Rouge Zydeco proudly announce the appointment of MJ Graham as the new interim head coach and player for the remainder of the inaugural season. Graham, a seasoned professional with a decade-long career, brings a wealth of experience and a winning spirit to the team. In his impressive Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) career, Graham has accumulated 102 goals, 198 assists, and a total of 300 points, securing his place as the 14th all-time leading scorer. His remarkable contributions were a key factor in the FPHL Championship triumph during the 2020-2021 season... Full Story

Pioneer League Announces New Expansion Team: The Oakland Ballers

The Pioneer Baseball League presented by TicketSmarter today announced that in 2024 it will be expanding to Oakland, CA with the launch of its first team, the "Oakland Ballers", in its newly planned "Pacific West Division". "I am so excited to usher in the next chapter of the Pioneer League's future with our expansion to Oakland, California," said PBL President Mike Shapiro. "Launching our first club in Oakland underscores the PBL's spirit of innovation and commitment to providing the very best fan and player development experiences. The richly diverse Oakland community, with its historic... Full Story

National Lacrosse League Opens Friday with NLL Faceoff Weekend: Ten Things to Know

PHILADELPHIA - The National Lacrosse League (@NLL), the largest and most successful professional lacrosse property in the world, opens its 37th season with five contests on "NLL Faceoff Weekend" with three games on Friday and two on Saturday. Coming off a season of record-breaking attendance across the league and interest in the NLL and the sport of lacrosse at an all-time high, the off-season was an exciting one for the NLL, with storylines heightening the anticipation for 2023-24. Here are 10 things to know about the NLL entering Week 1: Fans can watch three of the five NLL Faceoff ... Full Story

• Republic FC Exercise Contract Options for 2024 Roster - Sacramento Republic FC (USL)
• MBFC Announces Initial 2024 Roster Decisions - Monterey Bay FC (USL)
• Utica City FC Signs Nelson Santana - Utica City FC (MASL)
• Oil Kings Announce 2023-24 Leadership Group - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
• Lions Sign Trio of 2023 CFL Draft Picks - B.C. Lions (CFL)
• Jordan Love, Aaron Jones, and Donald Driver to Host the Green Bay Charity Softball Game Presented by Network Health - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (MWL)
• Wild Things Sign OF Caleb McNeely, LHP Kyle White to Extensions - Washington Wild Things (FL)
• Rush Make Three Moves Ahead of Wichita Game this Weekend. - Rapid City Rush (ECHL)
• Syracuse Crunch Sign Goaltender Brandon Halverson to Two-Year AHL Contract - Syracuse Crunch (AHL)
• Goldeyes Begin to Build 2024 Roster with Re-Signing of Croes - Winnipeg Goldeyes (AA)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Coming soon to Xcel Energy Center: Minnesota's new pro women's hockey team - PWHL Minneapolis Star Tribune
• CHL Storylines: Saginaw Spirit stocking up as team rides 10-game winning streak - OHL TSN
• Knoxville Ice Bears promote assistant coach to head coach after former coach resigned - SPHL WATE
• Vipers looking for more time on court after Rockets snag four - G League McAllen Monitor
• NLL champion Buffalo Bandits have 20 returning players on season-opening roster - NLL Buffalo News
• ECHL: Defending-champion Everblades in town to face Thunder - ECHL Saratogian
• Oakland is getting a new baseball team — the minor league Oakland B's - PL San Jose Mercury News
• City SC's Roman Burki, Tim Parker named to MLS Best XI - MLS St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• 2 Atlanta United players make MLS Best XI - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• PWHL Officially Announces Venues - PWHL The Hockey News
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Springfield Thunderbirds in their Maine Mariners warmup jerseys

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. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
2. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
4. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
5. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
6. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
7. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
8. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)
9. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
10. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)

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

• Oakland Ballers - Pioneer League (PL)
• Fort Lauderdale - USL Super League (USLSL)
• Huntington - Appalachian League (ApL)
• Chicago Rush - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Arizona Bandits - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Georgia Force - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Minnesota Myth - Arena Football League (AFL3)
• Denver Outlaws - Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)
• Chattanooga FC - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Philadelphia Soul - Arena Football League (AFL3)

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
AzCL, AzFL, CalL, CarL, EL, FLCL, FSL, IL, ML, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Pecos, PL

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

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
AFL3, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, USFL, XFL

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

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR, PVF

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