Earthquakes Hire Luchi Gonzalez as Head Coach

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has hired Luchi Gonzalez as head coach. Gonzalez, currently an assistant coach with the United States Men's National Team, will take over at the conclusion of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The interim coaching staff, led by Alex Covelo, will remain in their current roles through the end of the 2022 season. "Luchi has all of the attributes that we sought in our next head coach," said Earthquakes General Manager Chris Leitch. ... Full Story

Interim Head Coach Fred Williams Departing for Auburn University

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sparks announced today that Interim Head Coach Fred Williams will depart for Auburn University to assume the role of associate head coach, as previously announced on May 4, 2022. The Sparks are conducting a national search for the next Head Coach of the organization. "The Sparks would like to thank Coach Fred for his leadership and guidance over the past four seasons as both an assistant coach and as Interim Head Coach," Managing Partner Eric Holoman said. "Fred has had an illustrious WNBA coaching career, and we know he will continue to make an impact on women... Full Story

Top Pitching Prospect Simeon Woods Richardson Earns Promotion to Triple-A St. Paul

ST. PAUL, MN - The St. Paul Saints rotation is about to get even deeper as the Minnesota Twins promoted Simeon Woods Richardson to Triple-A on Wednesday. Woods Richardson, 21, is the sixth-best prospect in the Twins' system per MLB Pipeline and Baseball America. He came to the Twins in 2021 as part of a trade package that included Austin Martin from the Toronto Blue Jays, in exchange for José Berríos. A six-foot-three right hander, Woods Richardson has spent the season with Double-A Wichita, where he's gone 3-3 with a 3.06 ERA. He started off the year without surrendering a run... Full Story

Phoenix Rising FC and Head Coach Rick Schantz Mutually Agree to Part Ways

Phoenix Rising FC and head coach Rick Schantz have mutually agreed to part ways, the club announced today. "I want to thank the owners, staff and especially all the players I was fortunate to work with these past five years," said Schantz. "I have put my heart and soul into Phoenix Rising. It's now time to turn over this amazing club to a fresh voice. I will forever remember the great moments we've had together." Initially tagged as interim head coach of Phoenix Rising on June 10, 2018, Schantz led the club to a record of 80-34-21 across all competitions including two Western Conference ... Full Story

• Earthquakes Hire Luchi Gonzalez as Head Coach - San Jose Earthquakes (MLS)
• Elks Sign WR Saulsberry - Edmonton Elks (CFL)
• Connor Walters Returns to Wichita - Wichita Thunder (ECHL)
• Keegan Iverson Returns to Rush - Rapid City Rush (ECHL)
• Interim Head Coach Fred Williams Departing for Auburn University - Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA)
• RedHawks Combine for Eight Extra-Base Hits in Win - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (AA)
• Bandits Ink Shanahan to One-Year Contract - Buffalo Bandits (NLL)
• Save the Date: Tormenta Stadium to Host First Game on October 1 - South Georgia Tormenta FC (USL1)
• Lehgh Valley Re-Signs Alex Kile - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
• Gladiators Add Rookie Carabia - Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL)
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• Charlotte FC plans expansion of training facility, HQ - MLS WRAL
• Gavin Williams pitches six no-hit innings in RubberDucks win - EL Akron Beacon Journal
• It's official: Guelph Nighthawks are leaving town - CEBL Guelph Today
• Lefty DL Hall has returned to the Norfolk Tides. But a quick trip to the major leagues motivates him to work his way back to Baltimore. - IL Virginian Pilot
• Ex-NHL player Zack Stortini joins Roadrunners as assistant coach - AHL Arizona Daily Star
• Phoenix Rising FC parts ways with manager Rick Schantz after 5 years - USL Arizona Republic
• Staten Island FerryHawks flatten Ducks to win second straight - AtL Staten Island Advance
• With addition of Casey Schmitt, Squirrels feature pair of upper-case prospects - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch
• Missoula PaddleHeads use clutch hitting to edge Idaho Falls Chukars - PL Missoulian
• Dom Amore: From head to toe, Yard Goats' Zac Veen has the look of a star in the making - EL Hartford Courant
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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. Frederick Keys - Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
2. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs - Atlantic League (AtL)
3. Toledo Mud Hens - International League (IL)
4. Jersey Shore BlueClaws - South Atlantic League (SAL)
5. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
6. Bowie Baysox - Eastern League (EL)
7. Akron RubberDucks - Eastern League (EL)
8. Myrtle Beach Pelicans - Carolina League (CarL)
9. Fredericksburg Nationals - Carolina League (CarL)
10. Edmonton Elks - Canadian Football League (CFL)

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

• Calgary - Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
• ICT Regulators - Champions Indoor Football (CIF)
• Los Angeles - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Austin - MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Arlington - XFL (XFL)
• Tulsa - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• New England Chowderheads - Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA)
• Trenton Terror - Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA)
• Hampton Hammerheads - Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA)
• Elmira Renegades - Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA)

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, FSL, GCL, 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, 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, PBLA
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