Last Week around the Leagues

This past week the New England Free Jacks captured their third straight Major League Rugby title; the Women's National Basketball Association added expansion teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia; the American Hockey League's Abbotsford Canucks won the Calder Cup for the first time; and the New York Islanders selected Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first place in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Highlights from this week come from Major League Rugby, the Ultimate Frisbee Assoc... Full Story

LHP Sean Manaea to Start Tuesday's Game for Double-A Binghamton

HARTFORD, CT. - The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A Affiliate of the New York Mets, announced that New York Mets LHP Sean Manaea will make a rehab start on Tuesday night, as the Rumble Ponies open a series against the Hartford Yard Goats at 7:10 p.m. at Dunkin' Park. OF Jesse Winker will also begin a rehab assignment with Binghamton on Tuesday. Manaea, 33, was an integral part of the Mets' run to the National League Championship Series in 2024, with a 12-6 mark and 3.47 ERA in 32 starts in his first year with the Mets. In his nine-year major league career, Manaea is 77-62 with a 4.00 ERA... Full Story

Ella Masar to Serve as Interim Head Coach of Chicago Stars FC

CHICAGO - Chicago Stars FC today announced that interim head coach, Masaki Hemmi, will be departing the club to pursue other opportunities, effective July 3. Assistant coach, Ella Masar, will serve as interim head coach while the Chicago Stars secure a new head coach. "I'm incredibly grateful for my time with the Chicago Stars and the opportunity to work alongside such talented players and staff," said Masaki Hemmi. "While it's bittersweet to be leaving, the club has a bright future ahead. I'll forever be thankful for the time I had with Chicago Stars FC." "We thank Masaki Hemmi for step... Full Story

Former Los Angeles Galaxy Star Signs with Hearts of Pine

PORTLAND, Maine - Séga Coulibaly, a 29-year-old French center back who made 49 starts for Los Angeles Galaxy between 2021 and 2023, has signed with Portland Hearts of Pine, the team announced today. The signing is pending league and federation approval, and Coulibaly will be eligible to play against AV Alta FC tomorrow night. "I am really excited to join the club," said Coulibaly. "It's a new club, but there's a lot of enthusiasm around it. My ambition is to help the club grow by doing great things on the pitch with my teammates, and I can't wait to start this challenge." Coulibaly ... Full Story

• San Antonio FC Earns Three USL JÄgermeister Cup Team of the Round Awards - San Antonio FC (USL)
• Sulte Named to USL Jägermeister Cup "Team of the Round" - Indy Eleven (USL)
• Dameivi Tineo Earns FSL Pitcher of the Week Honors - Jupiter Hammerheads (FSL)
• Hawks Prepare for 2025 CHL Import Draft - Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
• RiverDogs Announce Two Additions to Hall of Honor - Charleston RiverDogs (CarL)
• Bandits Guard Kyle Mangas Signs with San Antonio Spurs for 2025 NBA Summer League - Vancouver Bandits (CEBL)
• LHP Sean Manaea to Start Tuesday's Game for Double-A Binghamton - Binghamton Rumble Ponies (EL)
• Wylie Becomes All-Time Franchise Home Run Leader - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL)
• Midfielder Charlie Dennis Named USL Jägermeister Cup Player of the Round 3 - Phoenix Rising FC (USL)
• Yesavage Gets the Ball in Series Opener against Sea Dogs - New Hampshire Fisher Cats (EL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Portland Timbers buy training facility property for $25M, plan major expansion - MLS KGW
• What's wrong with the Galaxy, who went from champs to the cellar? - MLS Los Angeles Times
• A city reclaiming its power: What the WNBAs return means for Cleveland, and the future of basketball - WNBA Cleveland Plain Dealer
• Pee Dee IceCats acquire 4 players in flurry of moves - FPHL Florence Morning News
• Nearly 20,000 turn out for womens soccer in Denver, and theyre ready for NWSL - NWSL NewsBreak - Denver
• Filipa Pato promises passion in her role as Boston Legacy FC's first coach - NWSL Boston Globe
• Northwoods League: Stingers enjoy a doubleheader sweep of Mankato - Northwoods West Central Tribune
• Rockford IceHogs resign Jackson Cates for 2025-2026 season - AHL WIFR
• Former Shock star Deanna Nolan feels great about the WNBAs return to Detroit - WNBA Oakland Press
• Aces shake up roster, acquire player from Wings - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• 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
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Courage Shrug off Early Deficit, Super-Subs Lead Comeback Win by Fran Stuchbury
• NCFC Scores Upset Win over League-Leading Louisville by Fran Stuchbury

Indy Eleven goalkeeper Hunter Sulte

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. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
6. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
7. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
8. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
10. Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Cleveland Charge Reveal Brand Evolution with Refreshed Logos and Marks
4. Reading Fightin Phils Welcome Diamond Baseball Holdings as New Owner
5. Indiana Fever Secure 94-86 Victory on the Road
6. WNBA Announces Expansion to Historic 18 Teams with New Teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia
7. Thornton Out for Remainder of Game
8. Inter Miami CF Meets PSG in Club World Cup Round of 16
9. Willeman Transferred to the Reds
10. Last Week around the Leagues

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

• 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)
• Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Fort Lauderdale United FC - United Soccer League One (USL1)

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