Florida Sports Blog's Minor League Sports section covers professional and developmental teams based throughout the state that are not already organized beneath a Florida major-league parent club. Coverage includes baseball, hockey, soccer, indoor football and professional volleyball, with team news, schedules, transactions, prospects and game stories. Florida has supported professional development leagues for more than a century, especially in baseball, where the Florida State League traces its organized history to 1919. Hockey, soccer, indoor football, basketball and volleyball later added their own statewide footprints, giving Florida fans a broad network of clubs below the major-league level. These teams have long served as both community institutions and pathways for athletes moving toward the highest levels of their sports.
Chattanooga FC dominated Red Bull New York II 4-0 in MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 14, led by Tate Robertson's first-half brace and a complete team performance. Dylan Vanney excelled for…
MLS NEXT Pro alumni are prominently featured on 2026 FIFA World Cup rosters, with 19 former players representing diverse national teams and showcasing the league's growing influence in international soccer.
Orlando City B looks to rebound from their first scoreless game of the season as they host Inter Miami CF II, a team still seeking their first win and clean…
Orlando City B has loaned promising midfielder Dylan Judelson to Genoa CFC of Italy's Serie A Enilive through June 2027, underscoring the club’s commitment to developing young talent with European…
Fort Lauderdale United FC and Amerant Bank announced their stadium naming partnership, designating the club's home at Nova Southeastern University as Amerant Bank Field. The collaboration supports soccer growth and…
Fort Lauderdale United FC, Gainbridge, and Briana Scurry donated $9,900 to the Weston YMCA Family Center to support youth sports and community programs for South Florida families.
Tampa Bay Sun FC and the USL announced plans for a new 15,000-seat waterfront stadium at Ybor Harbor, marking a major milestone in women's professional soccer and urban development in…
Sarasota Paradise men's soccer team looks to earn their third win of the season against AC Boise at Athletic Club Boise Stadium on May 27, 2026, with Anderson Rosa nominated…
Sarasota Paradise beat Weston FC 3-0 on June 29, 2025, with early goals from Jeffrey White, Owen Barnett, and Andres Freire. Goalkeeper Jack Kilstrom's strong saves helped secure a clean…
Sarasota Paradise lost 1-0 to Spokane Velocity on May 25, 2026, despite creating more scoring chances. Derek Waldeck scored the decisive goal late in the second half, and head coach…
