Last Week around the Leagues

This past week the United Football League left the Memphis, Michigan, and San Antonio markets; the ECHL expansion team in New Mexico announced it will be known as the New Mexico Goatheads; and Nashville Soccer Club of Major League Soccer won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Highlights from this week come from the United Football League, Canadian Football League, ECHL, Western Hockey League, North American Hockey League, Major League Soccer, USL Championship, Northern Super League, Women's Nation... Full Story

Boise Native, USWNT Star Sofia Huerta Joins AC Boise Ownership Group

BOISE, ID - Athletic Club Boise today announced the addition of U.S. Women's National Team star, Seattle Reign defender, and Boise native Sofia Huerta to its ownership group, marking another historic milestone as the club builds toward its 2026 debut. Huerta said the decision to join the ownership group was both natural and deeply personal. "I wasn't sure something like this would ever happen in Boise - so when the opportunity came, it was an easy decision," Huerta said. "This community is how I got where I am today. Boise has always been unique - it feels like a big city, but also lik... Full Story

United Football League Announces New Vision, New Markets and Team Rebrands for 2026

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The United Football League (UFL) announced today a major step forward in its continued growth, unveiling three new franchises set to debut in the spring of 2026 when the league kicks off its third season. The new teams will be located in Columbus, Ohio, playing at Historic Crew Stadium, former home of the Columbus Crew of the MLS; Louisville, Kentucky, playing at Lynn Family Stadium, home of the Louisville City FC of the USL and Racing Louisville FC of the NWSL; and Orlando, Florida, playing at Inter&Co Stadium, home of the Orlando City SC of the MLS and Orlando Pride of the... Full Story

Jordi Alba to Retire from Professional Fútbol at the End of the Season

Inter Miami CF announces that Jordi Alba has decided to bring his professional playing career to an end at the conclusion of the current season. The upcoming MLS Playoffs will mark the final chapter of an outstanding career and two successful seasons with our Club. Since joining Inter Miami in 2023, Jordi has become a key part of the team. The Spanish defender has shown remarkable consistency, combining experience, technical quality, and determination. During his time with the Club, he has recorded 14 goals and 38 assists to date, contributing to the team's identity and to Inter Miami's rec... Full Story

• Rattlers Sign Veteran DL Kevin Simes Jr. - Arizona Rattlers (IFL)
• 596 American Hockey League Graduates on NHL Opening-Night Rosters - (AHL)
• Dynamic Duo: FC Tulsa Midfield Pair Earns Team of the Week Honors - FC Tulsa (USL)
• NY Boulders Unveil 2026 Schedule - New York Boulders (FL)
• Greatness Stars Here: 187 OHL Graduates Included on NHL Opening Night Rosters - (OHL)
• 71 QMJHL Alumni in the NHL - (QMJHL)
• FerryHawks Outfielder Named to ALPB All-Defensive Team - Staten Island FerryHawks (AtL)
• Condors Announce Roster Transactions - Bakersfield Condors (AHL)
• Spokane Zephyr FC Names U.S. Soccer's Nicole Lukic as Head Coach - Spokane Zephyr FC (GSL)
• Pacius, Vancaeyezeele Earn USL Championship Team of the Week Honors - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• 6 Atlanta United players called to national teams - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• There's no plan to hold back Mercury's Alyssa Thomas in WNBA Finals - WNBA Arizona Republic
• Houston Roughnecks renamed Gamblers in UFL shakeup - UFL NewsBreak - Houston
• Iowa Wild gear up for season home opener with new head coach at the helm - AHL NewsBreak - Des Moines
• Birmingham Stallions get 3 new rivals in the United Football League - UFL AL.com
• Louisville Kings join pro spring football league as UFL market changes - UFL Louisville Courier-Journal
• Renegades moving as Arlington-based UFL calls audible: Right markets, right stadiums - UFL Dallas Morning News
• UFL is bringing spring football team to Orlando - UFL Orlando Sentinel
• Houston Roughnecks spared from UFL relocations - UFL Houston Business Journal
• Thunderbirds recall favorite moments before 10th anniversary celebration - AHL Springfield Republican
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

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• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
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• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

Portland Thorns defender M.A. Vignola

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. Seattle - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Richmond - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
10. Vancouver - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. UFL to Leave Memphis, Michigan, and San Antonio
3. Last Week around the Leagues
4. PWHL Unveils 2025-26 Regular-Season Schedule
5. Tune In: Orlando Pride at Club América Femenil on Paramount+
6. LA Galaxy Host 2025 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup against Toluca FC Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1
7. Force Kickoff 6th Annual Fall Showcase
8. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Issues Statement on Napheesa Collier's Comments
9. Dayton Dragons 2025 Season Review: Celebrating 25 Great Seasons at Day Air Ballpark
10. Last Week around the Leagues

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

• 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)
• Trenton - ECHL (ECHL)
• New Mexico Chupacabras - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Augusta - ECHL (ECHL)

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