USHL Completes Cedar Rapids & Madison Dispersal Draft

CHICAGO, IL - The United States Hockey League (USHL) completed a dispersal draft Monday for players that were on the rosters and affiliate lists of the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and Madison Capitols for the 2019-20 season. All players that have junior hockey eligibility for the upcoming 2020-21 season were eligible to be selected by USHL Member Clubs. Both the RoughRiders and Capitols requested and received approval from the USHL to withdraw from participation in the 2020-21 season due to buil... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

BASEBALL International League: Although the Indianapolis Indians of the Triple-A International League have yet to comment on a possible name change for the team, a recent unscientific poll in the city found that 67 percent of the respondents think the team should change its name. About seven weeks ago the team announced it would form a committee to reassess the appropriateness of its team name. Coastal Plain League: The summer-collegiate CPL announced it will add a new team in Spartanburg (SC) for the 2021 season. The city was previously home to a CPL team called the Spartanburg Stin... Full Story

Jeff Paulus Stepping Down as Head Coach

EDMONTON, AB - Jeff Paulus will no longer retain his position as head coach of FC Edmonton, but will remain with the club in a new role, owners Tom Fath and Dave Fath announced today. Paulus will be Manager of Player Development in charge of overseeing the club's youth academy players, with the goal of training and developing local talent into professional prospects to join the club's first team and to explore opportunities for them to play internationally. The role also includes collection and analysis of statistical data on all players in the club's system, and to consult with coaches and... Full Story

Ferrill Returns for Third Season

PORTLAND, ME - The Mariners announced the signing of forward Ryan Ferrill on Monday, bringing him back for a third season, Ferrill was one of seven Mariners players issued a qualifying offer on June 30th. In the Mariners inaugural season of 2018-19, Ferrill led all skaters in games played, suiting up in 68 of the 72. He had 20 points (five goals, 15 assists) plus 69 penalty minutes. After re-signing last summer, he saw somewhat of a diminished role in 2019-20, playing in 38 games. Ferrill scored two goals with six assists and 22 penalty minutes last season. "I am extremely excited to re... Full Story

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• USHL Completes Cedar Rapids & Madison Dispersal Draft - (USHL)
• Additions for 2020/21 Made in Dispersal Draft - Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
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• Hayden Lavigne Begins Pro Career with the Rush - Rapid City Rush (ECHL)
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• Flint Firebirds acquire forward in trade with London Knights - OHL Flint Journal
• Timbers' Diego Valeri named MLS player of the week - MLS Portland Oregonian
• Louisville City FC gets midfielder on loan from Indy Eleven - USL Louisville Courier-Journal
• Orlando City signee Matheus Aiás arrives in Orlando - MLS Orlando Sentinel
• Bellamy set to take over as Rox manager in 2021 - Northwoods St. Cloud Times
• Bello a “leading light” for Atlanta United this season - MLS Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Columbus Crew reestablishes itself as top defense in MLS in win over Nashville - MLS Columbus Dispatch
• Head coach Craig Harrington, assistant placed on leave before Utah Royals' 3-0 loss to Portland - NWSL KSL
• Kacper Przybylko, Anthony Fontana lead Union to 4-1 rout of Montreal Impact - MLS Philly.com
• Head coach, assistant placed on leave prior to Utah Royals' 3-0 loss to Portland in fall series opener - NWSL KSL
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Former Kelowna Rocket Leon Draisaitl (Marissa Baecker)

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. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
2. Oakland Roots - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
3. Prescott Valley - Indoor Football League (IFL)
4. Baltimore Lightning - National Arena League (NAL)
5. Tampa Bay Tornadoes - National Arena League (NAL)
6. Albany - National Arena League (NAL)
7. Fort Worth - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
8. K-Town Bobbers - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
9. Angel City - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
10. Gastonia - Atlantic League (AtL)

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

• Oakland Roots - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
• Prescott Valley - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Albany - National Arena League (NAL)
• Motor City Rockers - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Baltimore Lightning - National Arena League (NAL)
• Gastonia - Atlantic League (AtL)
• Tampa Bay Tornadoes - National Arena League (NAL)
• Fort Worth - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
• Angel City - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
• K-Town Bobbers - Northwoods League (Northwoods)

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
ApL, AzFL, AzL, CalL, CarL, EL, FSL, GCL, IL, ML, MWL, NWL, NYPL, PCL, PL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
Northwoods, TCL
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, PA, Pecos

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

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

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

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
MLL, PLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
NPF, WTT

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