Washington Spirit Wins Group B in Concacaf W Champions Cup

Washington, D.C. - With tonight's 4-0 win over CF Monterrey Femenil, the Washington Spirit has won Group B of the 2025-26 Concacaf W Champions Cup and clinched a berth in the tournament's semifinal round. The Spirit will take on the runner-up of Group A on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at a venue to be announced at a later date. The Spirit went undefeated throughout group play, defeating Alianza Women FC 7-0 on August 19, Vancouver Rise FC Academy 4-0 on September 3, CF Monterrey Femenil 4-0 tonig... Full Story

Marksmen Sign Colby Muise

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the SPHL, announced Wednesday the signing of goaltender Colby Muise for the 2025-26 season. Muise, 27, spent last season with the Peoria Rivermen, where he earned the honor of being the SPHL's Goaltender of the Year. In 31 appearances with the Rivermen, the Yarmouth, Nova Scotia native posted a 23-3-2-2 record. Muise had a league-best goals against average (1.68), save percentage (.933) and shutouts (8) last season, where he earned a spot on the SPHL First All-Star team. Muise joins the following announced players for th... Full Story

Americans Acquire Former ECHL MVP Hank Crone

Dallas/Allen, Texas - The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators, are proud to announce the team has acquired former league Most Valuable Player Hank Crone, from the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for forward Carter Savoie. "Hank Crone is an elite and entertaining player, noted Americans Head Coach Steve Martinson. "He wants to remain in Allen and challenge Chad Costello's scoring records. Hank (Crone) and Colton (Hargrove) have proven to be a lethal offensive combination, and I'm really looking forward to all they can accomplish." Hank Crone won the ECHL MVP Award with the Ame... Full Story

Michigan Arsenal Join the AF1

Saginaw, MI - The Arena Football 1 (AF1) league proudly announced today that the Michigan Arsenal is the newest franchise to join its growing lineup of teams for the upcoming season. The announcement was made during a press conference held in The Dow Event Center in Saginaw, Michigan, with AF1 Commissioner Jeff Fisher and key members of the Michigan Arsenal organization in attendance. "We're thrilled to welcome the Michigan Arsenal to the AF1 family," said Commissioner Jeff Fisher. "Michigan has a deep and passionate football culture, and the Arsenal brings a powerful new presence to our l... Full Story

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• In an Unpredictable Inaugural Season, J.C. Obregón Has Been a Steadying, and Potential Record-Setting, Leader on and off the Pitch - Westchester SC (USL1)
• Marksmen Sign Colby Muise - Fayetteville Marksmen (SPHL)
• Four Returnees Signed by HarbourCats, Including All-Star Shepherd - Victoria HabourCats (WCL)
• Defenseman Joaquin Geras Named to Canada Red for U17 World Challenge - Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
• Rush Announce 2025-26 Leadership Group - Rapid City Rush (ECHL)
• Bay FC Forward Racheal Kundananji Selected to Zambia Women's National Team for October International Window - Bay FC (NWSL)
• Wilderness Add to Coaching Staff - Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Which WNBA free agents might be on the move for 2026 season? - WNBA ESPN
• Riley Kidney, Arsenii Sergeev Among Notable NHL Prospects In ECHL - ECHL FloHockey
• Former USWNT star Christen Press announces retirement - NWSL ESPN
• Toporowski continues Quad City Storm roster makeover - SPHL Quad City Times
• Florida Everblades hungry for redemption as new hockey season begins - ECHL WINK
• Phoenix Mercury free agency explained for 2026 season - WNBA Arizona Republic
• Huntsville Havoc open season Friday against Roanoke - SPHL WAFF
• Nashville SC defender Taylor Washington retiring - MLS Nashville Tennessean
• LOVB announces Los Angeles expansion team founded by Alexis Ohanian - LOVB USA Today
• Corpus Christi FC appoints Eamon Zayed as head coach - USL1 Corpus Christi Caller-Times
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Courage Earn Important Draw to Stay in Playoff Race by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Loss to Phoenix Has NCFC Still Seeking Home Playoff Game by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Courage Suffers Big Loss at Home as Playoff Race Intensifies by Fran Stuchbury

Saginaw Spirit defenseman Josh Glavin (right) vs. the Soo Greyhounds (Soo Greyhounds)

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. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
6. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
7. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
8. Richmond Flying Mummies - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
9. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. 2026 Banana Ball World Tour Coming to Sioux Falls
2. Charleston-Colorado Springs Match Abandoned, to be Replayed on Monday, October 13
3. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
4. Satou Sabally Injury Update
5. Charleston Battery vs Colorado Springs Match Postponed
6. Last Week around the Leagues
7. Courage Earn Important Draw to Stay in Playoff Race
8. Banana Ball Is Coming to Memphis
9. LAFC Travels to Face Austin FC for Sunday Night Soccer on October 12
10. Loss to Phoenix Has NCFC Still Seeking Home Playoff Game

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

• LOVB Los Angeles - League One Volleyball (LOVB)
• Michigan Arsenal - Arena Football One (AF1)
• The Island F.C. - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Port St. Lucie SC - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Louisville Kings - United Football League (UFL)
• Orlando Storm - United Football League (UFL)
• 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)

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