Last Week around the Leagues

This past week Major League Rugby's San Diego Legion and Rugby Football Club Los Angeles (RFCLA) merged to become the California Legion; MLR's NOLA Gold suspended operations; billionaire entrepreneur Mike Repole joined the United Football League ownership group; and the Frederick Keys announced their return to affiliated Minor League Baseball as the Baltimore Orioles' High-A affiliate. Highlights from this week come from Major League Rugby, the Ultimate Frisbee Association, United Football Le... Full Story

Iowa Barnstormers Part Ways with Head Coach

DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers have made the decision to part ways with Head Coach Dave Mogensen, President Jeff Lamberti and General Manager Juli Pettit announced today. Dave Mogensen took on the role as Head Coach of the Iowa Barnstormers in 2022, serving the team for four seasons. The Iowa Barnstormers are grateful for Coach Mogensen's contributions on and off the field. "We want to thank Coach Mogensen for his commitment to the Barnstormers over the past four years," said Lamberti. "After internal discussions, we have agreed that a coaching change is in the best interest of the t... Full Story

Volleyball Leagues Announce Historic Plan: The New MLV

In a landmark move for the sport, Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) and Major League Volleyball have announced plans for a single, united league poised to elevate professional women's volleyball in the United States. The unified league will be branded as MLV. This is an exciting moment for professional women's volleyball. The unification and modernization of the business model brings in new team owners, league governance, ownership standards and an innovative approach to off-court player opportunities and fan engagement. MLV will be the longest running professional women's volleyball leagu... Full Story

A New Day for Lacrosse in Rochester: Seneca Nation Purchases Knighthawks

(Rochester, NY) - One of the most storied cities in National Lacrosse League history is entering a new era. The Seneca Nation, through its wholly-owned business subsidiary Seneca Holdings, LLC, has officially purchased the Rochester Knighthawks, ensuring the franchise's future in a city where the roots of lacrosse run deep. "This announcement is rooted in tradition and history and fueled by passion and excitement," said Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca. "Lacrosse is part of our culture and Rochester is part of our ancestral home. Our ancestors were the first people to share the game... Full Story

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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. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
6. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
7. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
8. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)
10. Denver Summit FC - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Leagues Cup 2025: Bracket, Key Dates, Everything Fans Need to Know
4. Entrepreneur Mike Repole Joins UFL Ownership Group
5. Match Preview: Charlotte FC vs Chivas Guadalajara: August 3, 2025
6. Minnesota United FC vs. Querétaro FC Preview
7. NAL Welcomes Pueblo Punishers
8. San Diego FC Falls, 2-1, to Tigres UANL in Leagues Cup Phase One at Snapdragon Stadium
9. LA Galaxy Begin Leagues Cup 2025 Campaign by Hosting LIGA MX Side Club Tijuana Tomorrow, Thursday, July 31
10. Courage Return from Break, Survive San Diego Assault in Scoreless Draw

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

• Pueblo Punishers - National Arena League (NAL)
• Columbus - United Football League (UFL)
• Amarillo Warbirds - National Arena League (NAL)
• Colorado Springs Sky Sox - Pioneer League (PL)
• Philadelphia - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Detroit - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Cleveland - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Golden City Football Club - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Indiana Sentinels - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)

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, PVF

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