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AUSL Announces List of College Provisional Draft Selections

AUSL April 26, 2026 - The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) delivered 17 Golden Tickets to NCAA seniors around the country, signifying the 2026 College Draft Class. These players will have the opportunity to sign a contract once they complete their college eligibility and join the AUSL team that drafted them for the start of the pro season in June. While the college softball talent pool is extremely deep with elite players across the country, AUSL teams have limited roster space to accommodate the number of players each year. General m... Full Story

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Mojo Power Past Columbus for Fourth Straight Road Sweep, Clinch MLV Championship Semifinal Spot

MLV San Diego Mojo April 26, 2026 - COLUMBUS, Ohio - The San Diego Mojo swept the Columbus Fury on Sunday at Nationwide Arena, 26-24, 25-23, 25-18, for their fourth straight road sweep, clinching a berth in the MLV Championship semifinals. San Diego improved to 14-12 on the season with two matches remaining in the regular season and will face either the Indy Ignite or Dallas Pulse in the MLV Championship semifinals on Thursday, May 7, at Comerica Center in Dallas. First-year head coach Alisha Childress has guided the Mojo through a remarkable turnaround,... Full Story

Valkyries Rise to the Occasion, Snap Four-Match Losing Skid

MLV Orlando Valkyries April 25, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, MI - After a tough stretch that saw the Valkyries drop four straight matches, they responded in a big way Saturday night, ending their four-match losing streak and snapping Grand Rapids' five-match win streak in five sets (25-20, 20-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-11). In what was deemed a defensive showing from the jump, the Valkyries managed to put up 101 digs, including 30 in the opening set, causing Grand Rapids to be in extended rallies and work for every point. One silver lining came pre-game, where Amy Pauly mix... Full Story

Atlanta Vibe Face Indy Ignite Sunday in Final Home Match of the Season

MLV Atlanta Vibe April 25, 2026 - The Atlanta Vibe are back at home Sunday, April 26 to face the Indy Ignite at Gas South Arena. Atlanta is coming off a 3-2 close road loss to the Grand Rapids Rise on April 22. Indy leads the season series, 3-0, with the Vibe to this point in 2026. The Vibe (9-16) and Ignite (20-5) share several familiarities. The Vibe face former Setter Mia Tuaniga who played for Atlanta during the 2025 season. Atlanta Outside Hitter Leah Edmond and Indy Opposite Hitter Azhani Tealer were college teammates at Kentucky. Atlanta Opposit... Full Story

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