Sporting JAX Takes Down DC Power FC with Help of Parks

Sporting JAX (3-2-2) defeated DC Power FC (1-2-3) on Tuesday, largely thanks to goalkeeper Kaitlyn Parks' clean sheet. Power FC was the aggressor early on, forcing a number of clutch saves from Parks to keep things scoreless. Going into the half, Sporting JAX was thankful for a blank scoreboard. "We lacked some ideas in creativity going forward," Sporting JAX Head Coach Stacey Balaam said. "We were not good in the transitional moments of when we won the ball back and what we could do with ... Full Story

Orange County SC Extends Head Coach Danny Stone's Contract Through 2026

IRVINE, CA - Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC) today announced Head Coach Danny Stone has signed a contract extension, securing his leadership through the 2026 USL Championship season. "We're delighted to retain Danny through 2026, a clear reflection of our confidence in his leadership and the direction we're heading. Despite the challenges we've faced this season, including a number of injuries, we've seen tremendous growth in our young players and remain firmly in the hunt for the postseason, with the belief that we can make a deep run. As we approach the final three games of the regula... Full Story

Komets Make Roster Moves

Fort Wayne, IN - The Komets announced today that forward Max Patterson has been traded to Iowa for future considerations; forward Jake Willets has been dealt to Reading for future considerations; the team has acquired defenseman Reece Harsch from Idaho in exchange for future considerations; and defenseman Ian Pierce has been sent to the Komets in exchange for future consideration from Adirondack, and goaltender Dylan Ernst has been released. The Komets start their 74th season on the road at Indy on Friday and at Kalamazoo on Saturday. All home and road games will be broadcast live on 96.3 FM W... Full Story

South Carolina Receives Forwards Ryan Hofer and Jalen Luypen from Hershey

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Washington Capitals and AHL's Hershey Bears, announced today that forward Ryan Hofer has been re-assigned to the club from the Hershey Bears by the Washington Capitals. In addition, forward Jalen Luypen has been released from his professional tryout contract with Hershey and returned to the Stingrays. Hofer, 23, was a sixth round pick of the Capitals in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Winnipeg, Manitoba native comes to the Stingrays after skating in Hershey's 3-2 overtime loss on Sunday. Last season, Hofe... Full Story

• Tigers Edge Chiefs 3-2 - Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
• Sporting JAX Takes Down DC Power FC with Help of Parks - Sporting Club Jacksonville (GSL)
• Rangers Score Six Unanswered en Route to Dominate Home Victory - Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
• Orange County SC Extends Head Coach Danny Stone's Contract Through 2026 - Orange County SC (USL)
• San Diego Gulls to Host 10-Year Anniversary Kickoff Event at Pechanga Arena Thursday, October 16 - San Diego Gulls (AHL)
• Rockets Host Royals Wednesday Night - Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
• Comeback Complete: Hat Tricks Rally Past Rebels 3-2 - Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks (NAHL)
• Lions Mourn Loss of 1994 Grey Cup Champion Dave Easley - B.C. Lions (CFL)
• Thunderbolts Begin 2025-26 Season this Friday at Birmingham - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL)
• Game Preview: Rhode Island FC at North Carolina FC: Oct 18, 2025 - Rhode Island FC (USL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Nailers acquire Connor Lockhart from Bloomington - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader
• WBS PENGUINS: Team enjoyed near-perfect opening weekend - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune
• After Rebrand, Arlington Renegades Find New Home In Frisco For 2026 - UFL NewsBreak - Arlington
• With social media misstep, Portlands WNBA team causes confusion over potential coaching hire - WNBA Portland Oregonian
• Rob Vincent still in charge of Riverhounds SC as Bob Lilley remains on administrative leave - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
• LI to get new $25 million soccer stadium and MLS minor-league team - MLS NEXT Pro New York Newsday
• Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott pulled from Arizona Fall League - TL Dallas Morning News
• Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott pulled from Arizona Fall League - AzFL Dallas Morning News
• Sugar Skulls purchased by Tucson-based group of investors - IFL KOLD
• Perrysburg native Dickinson signs with the Walleye - ECHL Toledo Blade
• 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

Kitchener Rangers exchange congratulations

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. Banana Ball Is Coming to Memphis
7. LAFC Travels to Face Austin FC for Sunday Night Soccer on October 12
8. Courage Earn Important Draw to Stay in Playoff Race
9. Last Week around the Leagues
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:

• 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)
• Mobile - SPHL (SPHL)

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