United Soccer League Welcomes Pro Iowa to USL Championship

TAMPA, Fla. & DES MOINES, Iowa - The United Soccer League today announced the addition of a USL Championship expansion club in Des Moines, Iowa. With a history of success in the pre-professional ranks, Pro Iowa will serve as the capstone for a youth-to-professional soccer pathway in the state and plans to kick off its inaugural season in 2024. The club's majority owner, Kyle Krause, is the longest-tenured owner in the United Soccer League's ecosystem having presided over the success of curren... Full Story

Jeff Fisher, Larry Fedora Named as Final Two Coaches

The excitement continues to build for the April 16 start of the new United States Football League. On Thursday, the USFL announced its final two head coaches on "The Herd," revealing that one former Super Bowl coach and one former college head coach - both well-known leaders with extensive experience - would join the league. The final two coaches are: - Jeff Fisher, who spent 22 seasons as an NFL head coach with two franchises and led the Tennessee Titans to Super Bowl XXXIV, was named head coach of the Michigan Panthers. - Larry Fedora, who has 32 years of experience as a college ... Full Story

Celtics Hold off Rally to Beat Mad Ants

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Maine Celtics, presented by Unum, bounced back from an overtime loss at the hands of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants to earn a win today, 138-126 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Sam Hauser led Maine (5-4) with 29 points on 7-15 shooting from long-range, adding four rebounds. Denzel Valentine was two assists shy of a triple-double, posting 23 points, 17 rebounds, and eight assists. Bruno Fernando finished with 22 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. Deonte Burton posted 20 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Jaysean Paige had 16 points and three assists. Brodric Thomas turned in ... Full Story

IceHogs Assign Chad Yetman to the Fuel

INDIANAPOLIS - The Rockford IceHogs, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the ECHL's Indy Fuel, announced Thursday that they have assigned forward Chad Yetman to the Fuel. Yetman, 21, returns to Indy after playing in nine games for the IceHogs this season, tallying one goal and one assist. Playing 19 games for the Fuel before being recalled, Yetman has registered six goals and 12 assists. Through parts of two seasons with the Fuel, the 5-foot-11, 179-pound forward has earned seven goals and 13 assists. Howarth joins the Fuel ahead of a three-game weekend where they'll face the Toled... Full Story

• United Soccer League Welcomes Pro Iowa to USL Championship - Pro Iowa (USL)
• Oakland Roots Re-Sign Winger Jesus "Chuy" Enriquez - Oakland Roots (USL)
• Small in Stature, Larson Still Casts Large Shadow for Rebels - Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
• St. Louis Ambush Visit Pennsylvania, Florida this Weekend - St. Louis Ambush (MASL)
• General Manager Scott Carter to Step Down at Conclusion of 2021-22 Season - Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
• Mariners Add Defenseman Jonathan Harty - Maine Mariners (ECHL)
• Thunderbolts Host Havoc in Lone Weekend Game this Friday - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL)
• Pirates Rewrote the Record Book in 2021 - Massachusetts Pirates (IFL)
• Yager Putting up Impressive Numbers at 16 Years Old - Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
• Lang Return to Norfolk from Chicago - Norfolk Admirals (ECHL)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Springfield Thunderbirds return home for games Friday, Saturday nights - AHL Springfield Republican
• Christine Sinclair re-signs with Portland Thorns - NWSL Portland Oregonian
• The USFL's New Orleans Breakers have a coach, and he's no stranger to the region - USFL Baton Rouge Advocate
• Edgardo Alfonzo named manager of the Staten Island FerryHawks, Atlantic League's new team  - High-A East New York Newsday
• USFL's Michigan Panthers name Jeff Fisher its new head coach - USFL Detroit News
• For first time, Detroit City FC matches to air on top ESPN platforms - USL Detroit News
• Portland Thorns loan Lindsey Horan to Olympique Lyonnais - NWSL Portland Oregonian
• Sports Digest: Maine Celtics continue offensive outburst, beat Fort Wayne - G League Portland Press Herald
• USFL completes lineup of head coaches for inaugural season - USFL AL.com
• Skipper shake-up: Tigers promote Jones, hire McClendon as next Mud Hens manager - AAA East Toledo Blade
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

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

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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. Bowie Baysox - Double-A Northeast League (AA Northeast)
2. Toledo Mud Hens - Triple-A East League (AAA East)
3. Jersey Shore BlueClaws - High-A East League (High-A East)
4. Pensacola Blue Wahoos - Double-A South League (AA South)
5. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
6. Myrtle Beach Pelicans - Low-A East League (Low-A East)
7. Arkansas Travelers - Double-A Central League (AA Central)
8. Kansas City Monarchs - American Association (AA)
9. NJ/NY Gotham FC - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
10. Grand Rapids Griffins - American Hockey League (AHL)

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

• Pro Iowa - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• Santa Rosa Scuba Divers - Pecos League (Pecos)
• Weimar Hormigas - Pecos League (Pecos)
• St. Louis City SC NEXT Pro - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• FC Cincinnati NEXT Pro - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• New York City FC NEXT Pro - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Houston Dynamo 2 - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Columbus Crew 2 - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Rapids 2 - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Vancouver Whitecaps FC NEXT Pro - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)

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
AA Central, AA Northeast, AA South, AAA East, AAA West, AzCL, AzFL, GCL, High-A Central, High-A East, High-A West, Low-A East, Low-A Southeast, Low-A West, ML, MLBDL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, Mavericks, Pecos, PL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League, NBL Canada
Women's Basketball
WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
CIF, IFL, NAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, USFL, XFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
PHF

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
WTT

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