Knight Monsters and Golden Knights Announce Affiliation Extension

STATELINE, NV - The Tahoe Knight Monsters, proud ECHL Affiliate of the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights and the AHL's Henderson Silver Knights, announced that they have extended their affiliation with the Vegas Golden Knights and Henderson Silver Knights. "We are excited to continue our great affiliation with the Vegas Golden Knights," Knight Monsters co-owner David Hodges said. "We are very fortunate to continue to work with a championship-caliber organization and keep the Knight Monsters player p... Full Story

Tampa Bay Lightning Reassign Goaltender Mads Sogaard to Syracuse Crunch

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Tampa Bay Lightning have reassigned goaltender Mads Sogaard to the Syracuse Crunch, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced today. Sogaard has appeared in three games for the Crunch this season, recording a 1-1-0 record with 1.73 goals-against average and a .937 save percentage. The 6-foot-7, 235-pound netminder stopped all 27 shots he faced in his Crunch debut on October 2 against the Laval Rocket. Sogaard is in his seventh AHL season and has posted a 58-52-11 record with four shutouts and two assists. A native of Aalborg, Denmark, Sogaard play... Full Story

Washington Spirit Extends Sporting Director James Hocken

Washington, D.C. - The Washington Spirit has signed Sporting Director James Hocken to a new two-year contract with a 2029 option, the club announced today. Hocken will remain in his executive role over the club's sporting department, overseeing player acquisitions and roster management while heading the team's scouting and analytics department across the next several seasons. "I'm incredibly excited to continue my journey with the Washington Spirit," said Hocken. "This is a club with enormous stature and ambition, and I'm grateful for the trust and confidence placed in me. We have a talent... Full Story

U.S. Soccer Launches Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup to Unite Women's Soccer in Pursuit of a Singular National Champion

ATLANTA - U.S. Soccer today announced the launch of the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup, a first-of-its-kind tournament that will bring together women's soccer teams from across the nation to crown a singular national champion. The date for launch will be determined upon consultation with key stakeholders in the ecosystem. The competition will be a single-elimination knockout format, culminating in a championship final. The competition, including the final, will award a record-setting prize pool of more than $1.5 million and serve as a pathway to qualification for the Concacaf W Champions Cup. ... Full Story

• Tampa Bay Lightning Recall Forward Dominic James from Syracuse Crunch - Syracuse Crunch (AHL)
• Sh'nia Gordon Earns Week 9 Player of the Week Honors - Fort Lauderdale United FC (GSL)
• Jonas Fjeldberg and Sam Williams Named to USL Cup Team of the Tournament - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (USL)
• Chattanooga to 'Light the Night Blue' Ahead of CFC's Playoff Run - Chattanooga FC (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Trio Named to Prinx Tires USL Cup Team of the Tournament - Hartford Athletic (USL)
• Americans trade defenseman David Byrne to Vancouver - Tri-City Americans (WHL)
• Vees Sign Tucker Robertson - Penticton Vees (WHL)
• Week 20: West Playoff Picture Comes into Focus - (CFL)
• San Diego Gulls Assign Jackson Niedermayer to Tulsa - San Diego Gulls (AHL)
• Jay Thorimbert Signs 1-Day Contract to Retire with Bandits - Buffalo Bandits (NLL)
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• Chicago Stars' Mallory Swanson scores in return to USWNT for friendly against Spain - NWSL Chicago Sun Times
• CARVING HIS OWN PATH: Black Hawks' Nolan off to strong start - USHL Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
• McCarron excited to bring UFL to Pawtucket - UFL Woonsocket Call
• Bobcats host reigning Central Division champions - NAHL Bismarck Tribune
• NWSL commissioner provides update on next round of expansion, FC Cincinnati's pursuit of franchise - NWSL WLWT
• New Mexico United sets date for USL Championship playoff match - USL KOBTV
• Chase Harrington records hat trick, Spokane Chiefs handle Everett 7-1 - WHL Spokane Spokesman-Review
• Phantoms down Team USA for home win - USHL Youngstown Vindicator
• Huntsville Havoc names Connor Fries team captain for 2026-2027 season - SPHL WAFF
• Wranglers could face new football teams next season - IFL Prescott Daily Courier
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
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• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

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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)

1. Golden State Valkyries Advance to 2026 WNBA Finals
2. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
3. Seattle Torrent Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
4. Falcons Soar To Historic 7-2 Victory Over Oceanside In Return To Fresno
5. PWHL Hamilton Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
6. Ottawa Charge Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
7. PWHL Detroit Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
8. New York Sirens Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
9. Minnesota Frost Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
10. PWHL San Jose Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster

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