Mystics, Mike Thibault and Eric Thibault Agree to Part Ways

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger announced today that the Washington Mystics, General Manager Mike Thibault and Head Coach Eric Thibault have mutually agreed to part ways. "After extensive reflection and conversation, we have decided we are at a point in our competitive and evolutionary cycle to turn the team over to new leadership with a renewed vision to carve our path into the future of WNBA basketball," stated Winger. "Coach Mike elevated the Mystics progr... Full Story

Chicago Red Stars Unveil New Name and Crest

CHICAGO - The Chicago Red Stars, Chicago's premier professional women's soccer club, unveiled their new name and crest today. Going forward, the club will be known as Chicago Stars Football Club. "As the stewards of this club, Laura Ricketts, the ownership group and the leadership team believe it is time to evolve our identity as a symbol of this new chapter," said Karen Leetzow, Chicago Stars FC president. "It is our intent going forward to honor the legacy made by past players, fans and associates, while carving a new path for the club and representing Chicago more authentically on and of... Full Story

Atlanta United Advances in Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs After Penalty Shootout Win at CF Montréal

ATLANTA - Atlanta United defeated CF Montréal 2-2 (5-4 in penalties) to advance to the Round One Best-of-3 series in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. Brad Guzan made one save while all five Atlanta players converted their spot kicks to secure the victory. With the win, Atlanta now faces Inter Miami CF with Game 1 set for Friday, Oct. 25 in Miami at 8:30 p.m. ET (MLS Season Pass on Apple TV - FREE, STAR 94, La Mejor Radio). Atlanta United took the lead in the 29th minute through Brooks Lennon. After a 44-pass sequence, Pedro Amador received the ball on the left wing, picked his head up a... Full Story

Jett Jones Assigned to Knight Monsters from Henderson Silver Knights

STATELINE, NV - The Tahoe Knight Monsters, proud ECHL Affiliate of the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights and the AHL's Henderson Silver Knights announced today that forward Jett Jones has been assigned from Henderson. Jones spent the second half of last season with the Silver Knights, tallying five points (2g, 3a) in 31 games. This move to the Knight Monsters reunites him with Alex Loh, who he played under during the first half of last season as a member of the Savannah Ghost Pirates. In Savannah, he played 36 games and notched six points (2g, 4a). Before making the leap to professional hock... Full Story

• Philadelphia Union Sign Homegrown Midfielder Quinn Sullivan to New Contract - Philadelphia Union (MLS)
• Watkins, Coaching Staff Returning for 2025 and Beyond - Winnipeg Goldeyes (AA)
• Carolina Ascent FC Signs Top, Local Talent Maria Tapia to USL Academy Contract - Carolina Ascent FC (USLSL)
• Fireflies Named 2024 Single-A Organization of the Year - Columbia Fireflies (CarL)
• Steamwheelers Sign Extension with Head Coach Cory Ross - Quad City Steamwheelers (IFL)
• Wranglers Victorious in the Battle of Alberta - Calgary Wranglers (AHL)
• Steel Travel to Muskegon for First Time this Season - Chicago Steel (USHL)
• Toronto Rock Will Play Three Exhibition Games - Toronto Rock (NLL)
• Panthers Sign Running Back C'Bo Flemister - Bay Area Panthers (IFL)
• Attack Acquire Overage Defenceman Alec Leonard from London Knights - Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Red Stars get new name: Chicago Stars FC - NWSL Chicago Sun Times
• Next up for Atlanta United is Miami - and the Five Stripes are excited - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Photos: Atlanta United wins wildcard playoff against Montreal - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• WBS Penguins Notebook: Goaltending, defense carrying Penguins - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune
• WNBA Finals ratings more than doubled since last year - WNBA New York Post
• Atlanta United knock out Montreal on penalty kicks in wild-card game - MLS Gwinnett Daily Post
• Des Moines soccer stadium one step closer to reality, Polk County approves additional funding - USL NewsBreak - Des Moines
• Shonly Wallace Joins Albany FireWolves, Becomes First Female Scout in NLL History - NLL CBS6
• Arena Football 1 announces addition of Bend-based Oregon Lightning - AF1 The Oregonian
• IFL: Ross returns to Steamwheelers - IFL Quad City Times
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• 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
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Courage Ride Home Energy to Clinch Playoff Berth by Fran Stuchbury

Omaha Supernovas setter Natalia Valentín-Anderson with Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball (Athletes Unlimited)

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. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)
2. Corpus Christi Hooks - Texas League (TL)
3. Colorado Rapids - Major League Soccer (MLS)
4. Saskatchewan Roughriders - Canadian Football League (CFL)
5. Minnesota Lynx - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
6. Charlotte FC - Major League Soccer (MLS)
7. Edmonton Oil Kings - Western Hockey League (WHL)
8. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
9. Fresno Grizzlies - California League (CalL)
10. South Bend Cubs - Midwest League (MWL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. ECHL Approves Expansion Membership for Greensboro
3. Last Week around the Leagues
4. TD Garden Anthemist Todd Angilly to Perform & Celebrity Bartend at T-Birds Game Saturday
5. Gastonia Named 'Ghost Peppers' for 2025 and Beyond
6. Capital City Go-Go Announce 2024-25 Front Office and Coaching Staff
7. 2024 Canadian Premier League Playoff Matchups and Schedule Confirmed
8. Arena Football One Expansion and Scheduling Update
9. Frisco Fighters to Sit out 2025 Season
10. Donovan Ricketts Named Head Coach of Carolina Core FC

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

• Oregon Lightning - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Greensboro - ECHL (ECHL)
• Corpus Christi - United Soccer League One (USL1)
• Portland - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
• Down East Bird Dawgs - Frontier League (FL)
• Monterrey Kings - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Wilkes-Barre - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Beaumont Renegades - National Arena League (NAL)
• Stockton Crusaders - Arena Football One (AF1)
• Mississippi Mud Monsters - Frontier League (FL)

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

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NWLS, PVF

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