Hartford Athletic Makes History Winning Their First-Ever USL Jägermeister Cup Championship

The 2025 USL Jägermeister Cup Final delivered the kind of tense, physical, and high-energy soccer that fans were hoping for. In the end, Hartford Athletic came out on top, earning a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sacramento Republic FC to lift their first major trophy. Both teams threw everything into this one, but it was Hartford's relentless pressing, organized defense, and one clinical moment that made the difference. From the opening whistle, Hartford made their game plan clear by pressing... Full Story

Pats Power Past Broncos, 4-2, for Road Redemption

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - The Regina Pats bounced back in a big way Saturday night, earning a 4-2 victory over the Swift Current Broncos at InnovationPlex. Four different goal scorers powered the Blue Brigade, as Keets Fawcett, Ellis Mieyette, Zachary Lansard, and Julien Maze each found the back of the net. Goaltender Marek Schlenker was sharp between the pipes, stopping 30 of 32 shots for his first win of the season. The Broncos opened the scoring just 54 seconds in on a power play, when Josh McGregor buried a rebound to make it 1-0. From there, it was all Regina in the first period. Fawce... Full Story

FC Tulsa Clinches Home Playoff Spot with Dominant 3-0 Win Over Lexington SC

TULSA, Okla. - FC Tulsa returned to winning ways in dominant fashion Saturday night, blanking Western Conference playoff hopefuls Lexington SC 3-0 at ONEOK Field. A standout performance from Jamie Webber, who scored twice - including a stunning free-kick opener - powered Tulsa to their 18th win of the season, solidifying their position atop the USL Championship standings, now leading with 50 points. With the victory, FC Tulsa also clinched a home playoff match, marking a key milestone in their push for postseason success. Tulsa took control early and never looked back, applying steady press... Full Story

Saints Erupt for Nine Goals to Extend Win Streak

Dubuque, IA - The Dubuque Fighting Saints (5-0-0-0, 10 pts) scored nine goals in a 9-1 win over the Omaha Lancers (1-5-0-0, 2 pts) on Saturday night. Dubuque extended its win streak to five to begin the season with five Saints scoring their first-career goals in the victory. Teo Besnier, Cooper Conway, Caden Dabrowski, Kane Johnson and Lincoln Krizizke all secured their first goals in the USHL. Dabrowski and his linemates Johnson and Hayden Russell combined for 10 points in the victory, with each of them logging at least three points. Dabrowski scored and assisted three times, while John... Full Story

• New Mexico United Clinches Playoff Spot with Dramatic 1-0 Win Over Phoenix Rising FC - New Mexico United (USL)
• Americans Down Wild, Win First Game Of 2025-26 - Tri-City Americans (WHL)
• Portland Thorns Secure 2-1 Home Against Bay FC - Portland Thorns FC (NWSL)
• Hartford Athletic Makes History Winning Their First-Ever USL Jägermeister Cup Championship - Hartford Athletic (USL)
• Tigers' Commanding 7-1 Victory Over Hitmen - Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
• Sounders FC Secures Hard-Fought 1-0 Victory Over Portland Timbers at Lumen Field - Seattle Sounders FC (MLS)
• Dumanski's Late Heroics Keep Cougars Undefeated in Spokane - Prince George Cougars (WHL)
• FC Tulsa Clinches Home Playoff Spot with Dominant 3-0 Win Over Lexington SC - FC Tulsa (USL)
• Four-Goal Third Period Lifts Hawks Over Blazers - Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
• Real Salt Lake Secures 1-0 Win Over Colorado to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive - Real Salt Lake (MLS)
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• Philadelphia Union wins 2025 MLS Supporters Shield - MLS NBC Sports
• AHL: Penguins build roster as they head toward regular season - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune
• Allende, Alba and Messi help Miami beat Revolution 4-1 - MLS Florida Sun-Sentinel
• B.C. Lions 38, Stampeders 24: Surging Lions clinch playoff berth - CFL Vancouver Province
• FC Cincinnati shuts out NY Red Bulls for 19th win of the season - MLS Cincinnati Enquirer
• Tomahawks shove away Titans to notch weekend split - NAHL Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
• Should WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert resign? - WNBA Chicago Sun Times
• Mikael Uhre's goal, dogged defense clinch Supporters Shield for Union - MLS Delaware County Times
• Detroit City FC ends losing streak, beats North Carolina FC - USL Detroit News
• Sporting Jax-Brooklyn women's soccer: Baylee DeSmit earns tie - GSL Florida Times-Union
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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
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury

Chicago Fire FC's Philip Zinckernagel in action

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. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
7. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
8. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
10. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Introducing the New Mexico Goatheads
4. UFL to Leave Memphis, Michigan, and San Antonio
5. Conway Scores Again, NCFC Holds off Miami
6. Tune In: Orlando Pride at Club América Femenil on Paramount+
7. LA Galaxy Host 2025 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup against Toluca FC Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1
8. Phoenix Mercury Advance to 2025 WNBA Finals
9. PWHL Unveils 2025-26 Regular-Season Schedule
10. Indiana Fever Force Game Five with 90-83 Victory over Las Vegas Aces in 2025 WNBA Semifinals

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

• Minnesota Monsters - Arena Football One (AF1)
• FC Supra du Quebec - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
• Sacramento-Cordova - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
• Modesto - Pioneer League (PL)
• 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)

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