Hartford Athletic Signs Former University of Bridgeport Star Markus Naglestad

HARTFORD, Conn. - Hartford Athletic have signed Forward Markus Naglestad (Kristiansand, Norway), the club announced Friday. The 29-year-old comes to Hartford from Egersunds IK in the third tier of Norwegian Soccer where he scored 25 goals in the 2019 season, most in the league. Naglestad has ties to the area. After starting his career with Idrettsklubben VÃ¥g of the 4th division, Naglestad came to America at age 19 to play soccer and enrolled at the University of Bridgeport. There he was na... Full Story

Preview: What to Watch for with LouCity vs. Loudoun

Louisville City FC enters Saturday's matchup with Loudoun United FC, set for 8 p.m. at Lynn Family Stadium, seeking its finishing touch. The boys in purple rank second in the USL Championship in shots taken with 103 and fifth in the league with 2,922 passes attempted. Clearly, opportunities are there. But having netted five goals in six games, that's a 6% scoring conversion rate, 33rd-best of 35 teams in the league. So LouCity's still looking to take advantage of all it is creating. Meanwhile, opponents have capitalized well on the 46 shots taken against LouCity, converting at a 15% c... Full Story

Milkmen Edge Past Dogs in Series Finale, 4-3

It was a battle of former big leaguers tonight at Impact Field, as David Holmberg of the Milwaukee Milkmen opposed Eddie Butler of the Chicago Dogs in game three of the road series. Holmberg, the top starter for the Milkmen all year long, once again showed why he's been a difference-maker in the rotation. The veteran left-hander gave up a just a single run in the second inning and two runs in the fourth, all driven in by Blake Allemand. Holmberg permitted only five hits and three walks while yielding those three earnies, striking out eight batters across seven complete frames. Milwaukee'... Full Story

Saints Score Early, Then Score Late, and Hang on for 9-7 Victory over Canaries

SIOUX FALLS, SD - The St. Paul Saints finally got the consistent offense they were looking for and they needed every bit of it. The Saints scored four runs over the first three innings and five runs over the final three and then hung on for dear life in the ninth for a 9-7 victory over the Sioux Falls Canaries on Thursday night at Sioux Falls Stadium. The Saints jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first when Mikey Reynolds led off the game with a walk. He stole second and advanced to third on a ground ball by Alonzo Harris between short and third that was fielded by shortstop Andrew Ely and his... Full Story

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Defenseman Dan Coates with the Colorado Mammoth (Jack Dempsey/Colorado Mammoth)

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. Mandan Flickertails - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
3. Great Lakes Resorters - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
4. Northern Michigan Dune Bears - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
5. Baltimore Lightning - National Arena League (NAL)
6. K-Town Bobbers - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
7. Fort Worth - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
8. Tulsa Drillers - Texas Collegiate League (TCL)
9. Tampa Bay Tornadoes - National Arena League (NAL)
10. Motor City Rockers - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)

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

• 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)
• El Paso Rhinos - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
• Northern Michigan Dune Bears - 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