DC Power Football Club Signs Fort Lauderdale United FC Goalkeeper Makenna Gottschalk

WASHINGTON, D.C. - DC Power Football Club has signed Fort Lauderdale United FC goalkeeper Makenna Gottschalk, ahead of the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season pending league and federation approval. "We're excited to welcome Makenna Gottschalk to Power FC for the 2025/26 season," Steven Birnbaum, DC Power Football Club Sporting Director, said. "Makenna joins Power FC after a successful first season with Fort Lauderdale, who made it to the USL Super League Final in June. She's determined to... Full Story

Mark Letestu Named colorado Eagles Head Coach

DENVER - The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today the organization has hired Mark Letestu as the head coach of the franchise's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Letestu, 40, spent the last four seasons as an Assistant Coach with the AHL's Cleveland Monsters, the affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets. In that span, the Monsters compiled a 136-117-23-16 regular-season record from the 2021-22 to 2024-25 seasons. Additionally, the club qualified for the Calder Cup Playoffs each of the last two campaigns, including capturing the North Division title in 2023-... Full Story

FC Cincinnati Sign Forward Kenji Mboma Dem

FC Cincinnati have signed forward Kenji Mboma Dem to a contract through the 2025 MLS season, with club options for 2026, 2027 and 2028, the club announced today. Mboma Dem was selected by FC Cincinnati in MLS SuperDraft 2024 out of the University of Dayton and has spent the past two seasons with FC Cincinnati 2 of MLS NEXT Pro. He will occupy a slot on the Supplemental Roster, as well as an International Slot. Mboma Dem, 23, made his first team debut on February 26 against FC Motagua in the second leg of the opening round of the Concacaf Champions Cup and his MLS Regular Season debut agains... Full Story

Dix's Massive Nights Leads Rawhide to July 4th Rout of Quakes

Visalia, CA - JD Dix totaled four hits, four runs and four RBI in his home debut as the Visalia Rawhide obliterated the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 15-3 in front of a sold-out July 4th crowd at Valley Strong Ballpark. Visalia (42-37, 7-6) totaled a season high 15 hits to even this week's series with Rancho Cucamonga (46-33, 5-8). Dix, the 35th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, had an unforgettable debut at Valley Strong Ballpark. He singled on a line drive to center to leadoff the first inning and came around to score. Visalia batted around in an eight run first inning and Dix came up f... Full Story

• DC Power Football Club Signs Fort Lauderdale United FC Goalkeeper Makenna Gottschalk - DC Power FC (USLSL)
• Match Preview: Texoma FC vs Forward Madison - Texoma FC (USL1)
• Bandits Forward Tyrese Samuel Signs with Brooklyn Nets for 2025 NBA Summer League - Vancouver Bandits (CEBL)
• Mark Letestu Named colorado Eagles Head Coach - Colorado Eagles (AHL)
• Flanagan Joins Breaker Nation - Biloxi Breakers (FPHL)
• Shuckers Reinstate RHP Nick Merkel from 7-Day Injured List - Biloxi Shuckers (SL)
• Lexington SC Re-Signs Goalkeeper Sarah Cox Ahead of 2025/26 Season - Lexington Sporting Club (USLSL)
• Match Preview: North Carolina FC vs. Charleston Battery - North Carolina FC (USL)
• Jackalopes Rally over Colorado Springs before Big Crowd - Grand Junction Jackalopes (PL)
• FC Cincinnati Sign Forward Kenji Mboma Dem - FC Cincinnati (MLS)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Crushers tie game in ninth, win it in 10th, 2-1 over Gateway - FL Lorain Morning Journal
• Moran provides power, spark for Express lineup - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram
• Loons excited about Sierra Leone midfielder Momoh Kamaras future - MLS St. Paul Pioneer Press
• Boston's best bet for a WNBA team appears to be via expansion - WNBA Boston Globe
• FC Cincinnati signs Kenji Mboma Dem to first team contract - MLS Cincinnati Enquirer
• Lookouts Walk Off Barons Before Fireworks Celebration - SL Chattanoogan
• Izzy Scane Earns MVP Honors, Charlotte North Wins Fastest Shot at 2025 WLL All-Star Game - WLL Inside Lacrosse
• Rangers Agree to Terms with Derrick Pouliot - AHL NHL.com
• Ranking The PWHL's Eight Blueline Groups Heading Toward 2025-26 - PWHL The Hockey News
• Rockets signing former Magic wing Kevon Harris to two-way contract - G League Rockets Wire
• 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

Vancouver Bandits forward Tyrese Samuel

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. New Mexico - ECHL (ECHL)
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. WNBA Announces Expansion to Historic 18 Teams with New Teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia
4. Thornton Out for Remainder of Game
5. Starters Named for 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game
6. MLB All-Star Trevor Cahill Signs with Ghost Peppers
7. NAL Accepts Renegades' Departure for 2026 Season
8. Thunder Welcomed 11 Millionth Fan in Franchise History Friday
9. "Sparks in the Park" Movie & Fireworks, Thursday, July 3rd at 7:30 PM
10. Anaheim Ducks Announce 2025 Development Camp Roster

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