Last Week around the Leagues

October 20, 2026 - This past week the United Football League announced its team in Rhode Island will be called the Rhode Island Breakers, the Columbus National Women's Soccer League expansion team in Columbus named Lucy Rushton the club's first general manager, and the Georgia Swarm revealed it will play their first ever National Lacrosse League game in Athens at the Akins Ford Arena on January 23, 2027. Highlights from this week come from the United Football League, Canadian Football League, National Women's Soccer League, Gainbridge Super... Full Story

Richard Gunney Named Chief Soccer Officer of Atlanta City FC

October 19, 2026 - Following a global search, Atlanta City FC has hired Richard Gunney as Chief Soccer Officer. Reporting directly to President of Soccer, AMBSE Mauricio Culebro, Gunney will serve as a key strategic leader responsible for establishing and implementing a clear soccer philosophy that supports the club's competitive vision and long-term ambitions. Gunney will begin his tenure with Atlanta City FC on Nov. 1. Gunney brings 10 years of NWSL experience to Atlanta, having most recently served as director of scouting and recruitment... Full Story

NSL Week 26: Ottawa Drops 5 Goals on Vancouver at Home

October 19, 2026 - Week 26. What a plot twist. Halifax pulled off a wild comeback against Montréal to grab a crucial point, and it was enough to lift them back into fourth and the last playoff spot. Vancouver slipped down the table after a rough loss in Ottawa, and now the Rise and the Tides are dead even at 28 points. The race for that final ticket is still wide open, so keep your eyes peeled to see whether Halifax holds on or Vancouver fights its way back in! Week 26 Matches: Montréal led by two at the half, but Halifax st... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

October 19, 2026 - BASEBALL American Association: The independent American Association awarded its 2026 Promotion of the Year to the league's Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks for their "Fargo Woodchippers" alternate identity that was a tribute to the 1996 "Fargo" movie with its infamous "woodchipper" scene. Atlantic League: The independent Atlantic League recently announced the new 21-day Florida Winter League (FWL) will operate at the Lawnwood Complex in Fort Pierce from January 15 through February 10, 2027. The FWL will provide an opportunity ... Full Story

• Last Week around the Leagues - (NWSL) October 20
  
• Richard Gunney Named Chief Soccer Officer of Atlanta City FC - Atlanta City FC (NWSL) October 19
  
• NSL Week 26: Ottawa Drops 5 Goals on Vancouver at Home - (NSL) October 19
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (NWSL) October 19
  
• Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride Introduce New Soccer School Location in Winter Haven - Orlando Pride (NWSL) October 19
  
• Tampa Bay Sun FC Names Bayprint Official Printing and Signage Partner - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) October 19
  
• Courage Comeback Effort Falls Short in Loss to San Diego - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) October 19
  
• AFC Toronto Falls to Calgary Wild FC - AFC Toronto (NSL) October 19
  
• Reign FC Earns 3-1 Road Win over Chicago Stars FC on Sunday at Martin Stadium - Seattle Reign FC (NWSL) October 18
  
• Chicago Stars FC Fall 3-1 to Seattle Reign FC - Chicago Stars FC (NWSL) October 18
  
• Bay FC Earn a Point in 2-2 Draw vs. Portland Thorns FC - Bay FC (NWSL) October 18
  
• Vancouver Rise FC Fight Another Day After 5-2 Road Loss to Ottawa Rapid FC - Vancouver Rise FC (NSL) October 18
  
• Orlando Pride Defeat Houston Dash 2-1 on the Road - Orlando Pride (NWSL) October 18
  
• Houston Dash Rally Falls Short against Orlando - Houston Dash (NWSL) October 18
  
• Gritty Calgary Wild FC Earn Historic 1-0 Win over AFC Toronto - Calgary Wild FC (NSL) October 18
  
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• Report: NWSL commissioner pushes back on Racing Louisville FC move to Cincinnati - NWSL WKRC (October 19)
  
• Columbus NWSL expansion club names Lucy Rushton as GM - NWSL ESPN (October 19)
  
• Atlanta City FC name Richard Gunney as chief soccer officer - NWSL ESPN (October 19)
  
• VIDEO: Is this 'Riehl'? #nwsl #soccer #football - NWSL YouTube (October 19)
  
• VIDEO: Hammond Pulls off the 'Maradona' Skill #nwsl #soccer #football - NWSL YouTube (October 19)
  
• NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego Wave stay No. 1, Angel City keep rising - NWSL ESPN (October 19)
  
• Bay FC settles for draw after late Portland goal - NWSL San Jose Mercury News (October 19)
  
• VIDEO: Laney "E-Bay" Rouse's Rockin' First Soccer Memory: Rookies Pres. by Ally - NWSL YouTube (October 19)
  
• Portland Thorns play Bay FC to 2-2 draw - NWSL KPTV (October 19)
  
• VIDEO: Sofia Huerta Picks out Nerilia Mondesir, Who Settles, Spins, and Slots It Home #nwsl #soccer - NWSL YouTube (October 19)
  
• VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: Chicago Stars FC vs. Seattle Reign - NWSL YouTube (October 19)
  
• RSL earns second road victory of, Royals fall at home - NWSL Deseret News (October 19)
  
• All Today's Women's Soccer Headlines