State of Illinois COVID-19 Restrictions Force Steamwheelers into Dormancy

October 23, 2020 - The Quad City Steamwheelers announced today they have filed for dormancy with the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the 2021 season. With so much uncertainty regarding the state of Illinois and its COVID-19 policies that restrict mass indoor gatherings the Steamwheelers feel they were left with no alternative. "After speaking with Illinois officials and industry insiders the realization of hosting games with fans in attendance at the Tax Slayers Center in March were bleak" said Steamwheelers CEO Doug Bland. The State of Il... Full Story

Massachusetts Native Louis-Jean Back with Pirates

October 20, 2020 - WORCESTER, MA. - The Massachusetts Pirates announced today the re-signing of defensive back Al Louis-Jean. A native of Brockton, MA, Louis-Jean played in 8 games for the Pirates in their latest season (2019). He tallied 9.5 total tackles and 1 pass breakup. Louis-Jean spoke with MassPiratesFootball.com about returning for his second season with the organization. "It feels good to be back. It's too bad we didn't get the chance to come out of the gates this year. We're heading to a new league with some chemistry behind us. ... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

October 20, 2020 - This past week MLS's Philadelphia Union completed a historic transfer agreement with FC Red Bull Salzburg for homegrown midfielder Brenden Aaronson, Major League Rugby expansion team LA Giltinis named Adam Freier their General Manager, and the WNBA Dallas Wings and head coach Brian Agler mutually agreed to part ways. Highlights from this week are from Major League Soccer, the National Women's Soccer League, United Soccer League Championship, United Soccer League One, Major League Rugby, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Nor... Full Story

Three-Way Player Butler-Byrd Signs with Sugar Skulls

October 20, 2020 - TUCSON - The Tucson Sugar Skulls have signed wide receiver/defensive back/kick returner Cory Butler-Byrd for the 2021 Indoor Football League season. WR/DB/KR Cory Butler-Byrd (5'10", 180, University of Utah) joins the Sugar Skulls for his first season with the team, and his second in the IFL. Butler-Byrd spent part of the 2019 with the San Diego Strike Force, seeing time at wide receiver, defensive back and kick returner. Butler-Byrd played collegiately at the University of Utah, where he spent two seasons and saw action ... Full Story

• State of Illinois COVID-19 Restrictions Force Steamwheelers into Dormancy - Quad City Steamwheelers (IFL) October 23
• Alouettes Donate $5,000 to the Breakfast Club on Behalf of Their Generous Fans - Montreal Alouettes (CFL) October 21
• Massachusetts Native Louis-Jean Back with Pirates - Massachusetts Pirates (IFL) October 20
• Last Week around the Leagues - (XFL) October 20
• Three-Way Player Butler-Byrd Signs with Sugar Skulls - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) October 20
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (CIF) October 19
• Former XFL running back Justin Stockton added to Pirates backfield - Massachusetts Pirates (IFL) October 19
• Jersey Flight sign OL Shawn Lockett - Jersey Flight (NAL) October 17
• Jersey Flight sign WR Jaren Colston-Green - Jersey Flight (NAL) October 17
• BC Lions General Manager Ed Hervey Stepping Down - B.C. Lions (CFL) October 16
• Four-Time Champion Phillip Barnett Signs with Sharks - Jacksonville Sharks (NAL) October 16
• Long-Time Pro Kicker Lacayo Signs with Rattlers - Arizona Rattlers (IFL) October 15
• Grounded with Barnstormers Head Coach Ameer Ismail - Iowa Barnstormers (IFL) October 15
• Jersey Flight re-sign FB/DL Jeremiah Zene Jr. - Jersey Flight (NAL) October 15
• Jersey Flight re-sign OL/DL Armonti Carey - Jersey Flight (NAL) October 15
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