Wada Hat Trick Powers Hearts to Huge Road Win

PORTLAND, Maine - In the midst of a torrential Virginia downpour, Masashi Wada shone brightly for Portland Hearts of Pine (8-4-10) on Wednesday night, scoring the second hat trick in the team's brief history and powering Hearts to their highest-scoring night in team history, as Portland beat Richmond Kickers (6-13-5) 5-2 at City Stadium. Hearts struck first when, in the 12th minute, Wada sent a cross into last week's hero Kemali Green, who headed the ball downward. Chandler O'Dwyer attempted ... Full Story

Clippers Win Feisty Affair over Omaha Wednesday

COLUMBUS, OH - On another gorgeous night for baseball in the Arena District, the Columbus Clippers shut out the visiting Omaha Storm Chasers on Wednesday, 3-0. All three runs came in the bottom of the 4th inning when Columbus went yard on back-to-back at-bats. First came a shot into the center field trees off the bat of Kahlil Watson. 2-run homer for Watson! pic.twitter.com/zR6hIdljA0 - Columbus Clippers (@CLBClippers) September 17, 2025 On the very next pitch, Milan Tolentino laced a no-doubter out of the building to right field. It was his team-best 21st homer of the 2025 season. ... Full Story

Pacheco Named 2025 Midwest League MVP

COMSTOCK PARK, MI - For the fourth time in franchise history, the West Michigan Whitecaps, 2025 Midwest League Champions, boast the Midwest League MVP, as third baseman Izaac Pacheco collected the honor for the first time since Wynton Bernard accomplished the feat in 2014. The accolade arrives with a variety of others for the team with the best winning percentage in professional baseball. Among the other award winners are former infielder Kevin McGonigle, who was named the league's Best MLB Prospect, and manager Tony Cappuccilli, chosen as the Midwest League Manager of the Year. "I'm jus... Full Story

Lexington Secures a Winning Record with Mid-Day Win

Lexington, KY - The Legends earned a 4-1 victory over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in front of more than 2,600 fans on Wednesday morning, clinching their first winning season since 2018. Starter Colton Eastman delivered six shutout innings to pick up his 11th win of the year. Lexington built an early lead behind RBIs from Andy Atwood and Ronnie Dawson, while Dylan Rock and EJ Cumbo sparked the offense with timely hits. The bullpen trio of Carson Lambert, Gil Luna, and Jimmy Loper closed it out, with Loper recording his fifth save of the season. With the win, Lexington improved to 64-... Full Story

• Nashville SC to Travel to Austin FC in Its First-Ever Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final on October 1 - Nashville SC (MLS)
• Austin FC to Host U.S. Open Cup Final at Q2 Stadium on October 1 - Austin FC (MLS)
• Redbirds Offense Dominates Wednesday in Win over Saints - Memphis Redbirds (IL)
• Jumbo Shrimp Sweep Doubleheader from Tides - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL)
• Fireflies Fall in Final Game 8-2 - Columbia Fireflies (CarL)
• Late Homer Evens Frontier League Finals - Schaumburg Boomers (FL)
• New York City FC Tops Columbus Crew in Stoppage Time - New York City FC (MLS)
• Rockers Throw 2-Hitter - High Point Rockers (AtL)
• Syracuse Wins Third Straight Game with 4-3 Victory over Lehigh Valley on Wednesday - Syracuse Mets (IL)
• Spirit Looking for Another Road Win this Week in Los Angeles - Washington Spirit (NWSL)
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• Sabally, Thomas help Phoenix beat New York 86-60 to even best-of-3 WNBA playoff series - WNBA Daily Independent
• Max Ferguson, Tyler Uberstine lead WooSox past Rochester - IL Springfield Republican
• Aces resilience to be tested in decisive Game 3 against Storm - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Cedar Rapids RoughRiders begin 2025-26 season Friday afternoon in Pittsburgh - USHL Cedar Rapids Gazette
• TinCaps put pair of pitchers on MWL All-Star team - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Former River Bandit Moss earns Midwest League All-Star honor - MWL Quad City Times
• Jackalopes explored other stadium options in Grand Junction before announcing relocation - PL KKCO
• Spencer homers twice as RailRiders top Buffalo - IL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
• Comets sign high-scoring free agent midfielder David Stankovic to three-year contract - MASL Independence Examiner
• Adirondack Thunder sign forward Christophe Fillion - ECHL Glens Falls Post-Star
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• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
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Ramon Ramirez of the Columbia Fireflies

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. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
2. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
4. York United FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
5. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
6. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
7. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
8. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
9. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Denver Summit FC - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)

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2. San Diego FC Defeats Club Tijuana 4-2 in Inaugural Baja Cup at Snapdragon Stadium
3. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
4. Americans Mourning the Loss of One of Their Own
5. Indiana Fever to Face Atlanta Dream in First Round of 2025 WNBA Playoffs
6. LAFC Faces San Jose Earthquakes at Levi's Stadium on Saturday, September 13
7. Cleveland Monsters Announce 2025-26 Promotional Schedule Filled with Historic Celebrations and Fan-Favorite Themes
8. Last Week around the Leagues
9. LA Galaxy Face Seattle Sounders FC Tomorrow, Saturday, September 13 at Lumen Field
10. Kelsey Plum Voted 2025 AP All-WNBA Second Team

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

• Mobile - SPHL (SPHL)
• Trenton - ECHL (ECHL)
• New Mexico Chupacabras - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Augusta - ECHL (ECHL)
• Kentucky Barrels - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Dallas Bulls - National Arena League (NAL)
• Grand Forks - Northwoods League Softball (NWLS)
• D.C. - Major League Volleyball (MLV)
• Pueblo Punishers - National Arena League (NAL)
• Columbus - United Football League (UFL)

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
AF1, IFL, NAL, TAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, UFL

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, WLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
LOVB, MLV, NWLS

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