Last Week around the Leagues

This past week the D.C Defenders won the United Football League championship, the Tampa Bay Sun FC won the inaugural United Super League title, the Carolina League's Myrtle Beach Pelicans announced they are staying in the city thanks after getting their lease renewed, and USL Championship side Atlético Dallas unveiled it will play their inaugural season at the Cotton Bowl in 2027. Highlights from this week come from the United Football League, Canadian Football League, European League of Fo... Full Story

Ta'amu, Roberson and Scott Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week

D.C. Defenders quarterback Jordan Ta'amu, Defenders linebacker Derick Roberson and D.C. wide receiver Ty Scott were named the OurSports Central United Football League Offensive Player, Defensive Player and Unsung Hero of the Week, respectively, for the UFL Championship Game. Ta'amu completed 21 of his 28 passing attempts for 390 yards and four touchdowns, adding eight carries for 28 yards and another score in the Defenders' decisive 58-34 victory over the Michigan Panthers. Ta'amu threw to eight different receivers with his favorite target Jaydon Mickens who caught six for 132 yards and on... Full Story

Chicago Fire FC Reveals Details for Privately Funded Stadium

CHICAGO - Chicago Fire FC today released renderings and further details of the club's $650 million soccer-specific stadium in downtown Chicago. The stadium, announced in early June, will be entirely privately financed by the Club's Owner and Chairman, Joe Mansueto. The stadium will anchor The 78, Related Midwest's 62-acre development located along the Chicago River just south of Roosevelt Road. The new stadium will seat approximately 22,000 fans, striking a balance between an electric, high-demand atmosphere and a world-class matchday experience. It was designed by Gensler in "Chicago Schoo... Full Story

Minnesota Frost Re-Sign Defender Natalie Buchbinder to a Two-Year Contract

St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota Frost announced today that defender Natalie Buchbinder has signed a two-year Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement to return to the team through the 2026-27 season. Buchbinder - who spent the last two seasons in Minnesota and played on both Walter Cup Championship teams - is the first player to sign with the Frost this offseason. "Over the course of the last two seasons, Natalie has become a reliable defender and leader on our team," said Frost General Manager Melissa Caruso. "Her ability to move the puck, read the play, and contrib... Full Story

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• LAFC Begins FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with 2-0 Loss to England's Chelsea - Los Angeles FC (MLS)
• Chicago Fire FC Reveals Details for Privately Funded Stadium - Chicago Fire FC (MLS)
• Minnesota Frost Re-Sign Defender Natalie Buchbinder to a Two-Year Contract - Minnesota Frost (PWHL)
• NAL Championship Preview - (NAL)
• Salina Liberty Playoff Primer - Salina Liberty (AF1)
• Portland Thorns FC Goalkeeper Morgan Messner Signs Contract Extension - Portland Thorns FC (NWSL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White on matchup against the Connecticut Sun - WNBA Indianapolis Star
• Bandits' Causey side-winding way to impressive rookie season - MWL Quad City Times
• New IceCats coach and GM talks about job - FPHL Florence Morning News
• Nashville SC rising in standings, rankings as unbeaten streak reaches 11 - MLS Nashville Post
• Chicago Fire release renderings of $650M South Loop stadium at The 78 - MLS Chicago Sun Times
• Kyle Harrison set to join WooSox after being traded to Boston for Rafael Devers - IL Worcester Telegram & Gazette
• Drillers set for "T' Town Clowns rebrand this week - TL Tulsa World
• Topes Notes: Players still have fond memories of getting to take part in College World Series - PCL Albuquerque Journal
• Calder Cup Finals: Who were the upstart 2015 Utica Comets? - AHL Vancouver Province
• Aces preview: Wilson remains out for matchup with WNBAs top team - WNBA Las Vegas Review-Journal
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Ta'amu, Roberson and Scott Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Taua, D.C. Defense and Turner Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury

Patrick Graham of the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders

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

1. 2025 Futures Draft Results
2. Last Week around the Leagues
3. Inside the UFL
4. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
5. Taua, D.C. Defense and Turner Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week
6. Indiana Fever Waive Aari McDonald
7. 2025 NAHL Draft Recap
8. Military Appreciation Night Set for June 14 at ONEOK Field
9. New Crushers Summer Carnival Coming to Crushers Stadium
10. Colorado Mammoth Rookies Make Instant Impact Throughout 2024-25 Campaign

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

• 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)
• Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Pee Dee IceCats - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Cleveland - Women's Premier Soccer League Pro (WPSL Pro)
• Noblesville Boom - NBA G League (G League)
• Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)

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