Massachusetts native Al Louis-Jean back with the Pirates

October 19, 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... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

October 19, 2020 - BASEBALL Frontier League: The independent Frontier League's new Ottawa (Ontario) team, which will start play in the 2021 season, announced a name-the-team contest with suggestions open until October 28, 2020. This team will replace the city's most recent team called the Ottawa Champions that played five seasons (2015-19) in the independent Can-Am League, which was merged into the Frontier League after the 2019 season. Prospect League: The summer-collegiate Prospect League's expansion team to be based in Johnstown (P... Full Story

Former XFL running back Justin Stockton added to Pirates backfield

October 19, 2020 - WORCESTER, MA. - The Massachusetts Pirates have signed their first running back as they gear up for a new league in the IFL. Justin Stockton (5'10", 200 lbs.) has been added to the 2021 roster. Stockton is very grateful for this next step in his professional football career. "My first feelings are I cannot thank God enough for this opportunity to be able to play football again. I love everything about the culture of football and for the Pirates to believe in me is very special." Stockton has garnered a handful of pr... Full Story

Jersey Flight sign OL Shawn Lockett

October 17, 2020 - TRENTON - The Jersey Flight have announced today the signing of offensive lineman Shawn Lockett. Lockett was the center for the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks in 2017 when quarterback Warren Smith Jr. won the National Arena League MVP and the Steelhawks went 9-1. Lockett spent a total of three seasons with the Steelhawks. He also played for the Philadelphia Soul in 2017 and the Albany Empire in 2018. Lockett attended American International College in his hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts. "Shawn brings valuable experience ... Full Story

• Massachusetts native Al Louis-Jean back with the Pirates - Massachusetts Pirates (IFL) October 19
  
• 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
  
• 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
  
• Sharks Sign Receiver Vinny Gregory - Jacksonville Sharks (NAL) October 14
  
• Lions Sign Former NFL, CFL, and XFL Talent - Columbus Lions (NAL) October 14
  
• Linebacker Kalaii Griffin II Signs on to Iowa Barnstormers 2021 Roster - Iowa Barnstormers (IFL) October 13
  
• Cobras Sign QB Sam Castronova - Carolina Cobras (NAL) October 13
  
• Corey Crawford Returns to the Jungle - Columbus Lions (NAL) October 12
  
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• Duke City Gladiators set to hold charity golf outing - IFL KRQE (October 17)
  
• Ex-director of Coliseum Authority takes plea deal in stadium naming rights case; avoids jail time - IFL East Bay Times (October 14)
  
• Flying Aces 2021 schedule released - CIF Enid News and Eagle (October 13)
  
• Liberty to open at home - CIF Salina Journal (October 13)
  
• Wyoming Mustangs become CIF's 8th team for 2021 season - CIF Salina Post (October 9)
  
• Arena football coming to Gillette - CIF Gillette News Record (October 9)
  
• Indoor football: Pirates come to terms with 3 players for 2021 - IFL Worcester Telegram & Gazette (October 8)
  
• Prescott Valley IFL club to be named Northern Arizona Wranglers - IFL Prescott Daily Courier (October 7)
  
• Albany's National Arena League team will be named the Empire - NAL Schenectady Daily Gazette (October 6)
  
• National Arena League team in Albany selects name - NAL Albany Times-Union (October 6)
  
• The Albany Empire are back - NAL 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio (October 6)
  
• Former Boulder Creek WR Isaiah Huston had a difficult path to pros - IFL Arizona Republic (October 5)
  
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