Last Week around the Leagues

This past week United Soccer League One announced its Patterson, New Jersey team will be called the New York Cosmos when it begins play next season, the South Atlantic League's Greensboro Grasshoppers tossed their second perfect game in nine days, and several ECHL and American Hockey League head coaching vacancies were filled. Highlights from this week come from United Soccer League One, United Soccer League Championship, Major League Soccer, the National Women's Soccer League, South Atlantic... Full Story

Raleigh Family Legacy Lives at Five County Stadium

ZEBULON, N.C. - When Cal Raleigh won the 2025 Home Run Derby on Monday night at Truist Park in Atlanta, it sparked memories of the ties that his family has to the Carolina Mudcats. As the team celebrates 35 years of baseball at Five County Stadium, we highlight Matt Raleigh, manager of the 2008 Carolina Mudcats and now proud uncle of the reigning MLB Home Run Derby Champion. Under Raleigh's leadership, the 2008 squad finished 80-60, won the Southern League's East Division by seven games and fell in five games to the Mississippi Braves in the Southern League Championship Series. In total,... Full Story

Portland Fire. Reborn.

(Portland, OR) - Today, Portland's WNBA expansion team proudly unveils its new name and brand identity: the Portland Fire. Based in the global epicenter of women's sports, the Portland Fire is rooted in the resilience, spirit, and passion for sport that defines the Rose City. A team reborn, the Portland Fire marks the revival of a movement. Rooted in the identity and energy of Portland, the Portland Fire brand is bold and modern with a nod to its history. The new brand reflects unapologetic determination and city pride, with every element - from the custom logo and commanding typography to ... Full Story

Let's Make It 2; Hounds Take Down RailCats

Oconomowoc, Wisc. - The Lake Country DockHounds orchestrated a 7-3 comeback win over the Gary SouthShore RailCats in the team's return to Wisconsin Brewing Company Park on Monday night. Ryan Hernandez singled to lead off the second inning and scored on a Freddy Rojas Jr. sacrifice fly before the RailCats rallied for three runs in the top of the third frame. Down by two, Lake Country was silenced at the plate until the sixth inning. With one out, Ray Zuberer III and Daunte Stuart singled before a Luke Roskam walk. With the bases loaded, Hernandez was hit by a pitch and the newest DockHoun... Full Story

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• Pair of Former Bucks Pitchers Selected in 2025 MLB Draft - Waterloo Bucks (Northwoods)
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• 2025 Draft Choice Nolan Snyder Commits to the Frontenacs - Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
• Savannah Agrees to Terms with Keaton Pehrson - Savannah Ghost Pirates (ECHL)
• Pepperdine Star Tori Waldeck Zierenberg Brings Her Goal-Scoring Skills to Spokane Zephyr FC - Spokane Zephyr FC (USLSL)
• Obed Vargas Named to 2025 MLS All-Star Team - Seattle Sounders FC (MLS)
• Nailers Re-Sign Aidan Sutter - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL)
• Florida Agrees to Terms with Forward Reid Duke - Florida Everblades (ECHL)
• Preview: Atlético Ottawa V Halifax Wanderers (July 18) - Atletico Ottawa (CPL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Ahead of Suns return to TD Garden, Governor Healey advocates for bringing a WNBA team to Boston - WNBA Boston Globe
• Fort Wayne FC hires sporting director - USL1 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
• Good as Gould: Naperville native has been a revelation for Schaumburg Boomers - FL Chicago Daily Herald
• Racing Louisville FC re-signs star midfielder Taylor Flint through 2028 season - NWSL WDRB
• Portland Fire: WNBA expansion team unveils name, logo for 2026 debut - WNBA Portland Oregonian
• Portland Fire reignited in the Global Epicenter of Womens Sports - WNBA NBC DFW
• All-star Retz delivers as staff ace for Express - Northwoods Eau Claire Leader Telegram
• Top 10 South Bend Cubs players since name change in 2015 - MWL South Bend Tribune
• Alyssa Thomas hits game-winning free throw to lead Mercury over Valkyries - WNBA Arizona Sports
• Local Roundup: 12 Keys selected in MLB Draft - MLBDL Frederick News-Post
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• 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

Texas Stars forward Artem Shlaine (Rick Crossman)

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

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. The New York Cosmos are back
4. Tonight's Game Between the Stampeders and Roughriders Delayed Due to Air Quality
5. Preview: Chicago Stars FC vs. Corinthians SC
6. Match Preview: Charlotte FC vs New York City FC: July 12, 2025
7. New Mexico United vs. Charleston Battery Match Preview
8. Houli Named Head Coach of the Johnstown Tomahawks
9. Rail Yard Dawgs New Logo and Jersey Designs Unleashed
10. LAFC Hosts Colorado Rapids for Hello Kitty Night at BMO Stadium on Wednesday

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