Spirit Takes Down Rival Gotham FC to Clinch Third Straight Playoff Berth

Washington, D.C. - The Washington Spirit took a crucial 1-0 home win over rival Gotham FC on Saturday afternoon, clinching its third consecutive berth in the NWSL Playoffs in the process. Defender Lucia Di Guglielmo netted the match-winner in the 70th minute, her first goal since joining the Spirit. The Spirit opened up against a tough Gotham FC side on the front foot with its attackers playing forward on the flanks. In the third minute, the Spirit had a great opportunity as Trinity Rodman p... Full Story

Worcester Railers HC Receive Kelly Cup Champion Sam Stange from Springfield Thunderbirds

WORCESTER, Mass. - The Worcester Railers Hockey Club (@RailersHC), proud ECHL (@ECHL) affiliate of the St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues), and Head Coach & General Manager Nick Tuzzolino, announced today that the club has been loaned forward Sam Stange from the Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League. Stange, 25, arrives in Worcester for his second professional season. The Eau Claire, WI native first signed a contract with the Springfield Thunderbirds heading into the 2025-26 season where he spent most of the year playing for their then ECHL affiliate, the Florida Everblades. ... Full Story

Marksmen Sign FPHL Champion D'Orazio

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the SPHL, announced Saturday that they have signed defenseman Austin D'Orazio. Additionally, forward Jordan Stock has been placed on injured reserve. D'Orazio, 24, from Vaughan, Ontario, will make his SPHL debut tonight with the Marksmen against the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs. Last season with the FPHL's Binghamton Black Bears, D'Orazio won the commissioner's cup, and scored 62 points (24 g, 38 a) in 50 games for the Black Bears. He also added eight points (2 g, 6 a) in eight playoff games en route to their title. D'Oraz... Full Story

Capitals Recall Forward Jonny Brodzinski from Hershey

(Hershey, PA) - The Washington Capitals, the NHL parent club of the Hershey Bears, have recalled forward Jonny Brodzinski from Hershey. The announcement was made by Washington senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick. Brodzinski, 33, has recorded at least a point in all four games with Hershey this season, scoring five points (2g, 3a) with the club. In his last outing on Oct. 11 vs. Texas, Brodzinski scored twice, including the game-winning goal, and earned first-star honors in a 6-1 Hershey victory. He served as an alternate captain with the Bears. The Ham Lake, Minn. nat... Full Story

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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. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
4. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
5. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
6. Inter Toronto FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
7. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
8. New York Liberty - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
9. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
10. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

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2. Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Clinching and Elimination Scenarios Matchday 31 (Saturday, October 17 - Sunday, October 18)
3. Falcons Soar To Historic 7-2 Victory Over Oceanside In Return To Fresno
4. LAFC Seeks Big Result from Cross-Conference Clash at New York City FC on Saturday
5. Abbotsford, Let's Go Canucks: Kick-Off Home Schedule with Back-To-Back Hockey
6. Whitecaps FC Clinch Fourth-Straight Spot in MLS Cup Playoffs
7. The Assist: Orlando City SC at Toronto FC - October 14, 2026
8. Match Preview: Nashville SC at San Jose Earthquakes
9. Stamps Close out Regular Season at Home with Battle against BC
10. LAFC Celebrates Hello Kitty Night at BMO Stadium on Wednesday for Austin FC Visit

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

• Tampa Bay - UPSHOT League (UPSHOT)
• Utah - United Football League (UFL)
• Rhode Island - United Football League (UFL)
• Colorado - United Football League (UFL)
• Florida Flamingos Racquet Club - World Team Tennis (WTT)
• Toronto North Racquet Club - World Team Tennis (WTT)
• USL Long Island - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Savannah Leprechauns - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Minnesota - American Association (AA)
• ATX Bulls - Arena Football One (AF1)

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, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, ML, NA, Pecos, PL, WPBL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
UPSHOT, 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
AUSL, LOVB, MLV, NWLS, WTT

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL Premier, USL1
Women's Soccer
GSL, NSL, NWSL