The Competitive Mindset Fueling Maya Johnson's Rise

July 2, 2026 - "I'm better than you...Good luck trying to beat me." If you've ever wondered what goes through Maya Johnson's mind when she's standing on the rubber for the Oklahoma City Spark, the challenge above is the simple, and somewhat chilling, answer. The left-handed pitcher has burst onto the professional scene this summer, and it's not just her signature dark sunglasses and six-foot frame that create the intimidation factor. It's the competitive mindset she's been developing since childhood. She grew up facing opponents w... Full Story

Jayda Coleman Delivers a Grand Slam as Talons Sweep Volts, 8-4

July 1, 2026 - Trailing 4-2 with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning, Jayda Coleman battled through a nine-pitch at-bat before launching a game-changing grand slam over the right-field fence off Texas Volts pitcher Ally Carda. The grand slam lifted the Utah Talons to an 8-4 victory and completed the regular-season series sweep of the Volts. After taking a called strike to open the at-bat, Coleman immediately called a timeout to speak with Utah Talons Head Coach Cindy Ball-Malone. "To be honest, [she told me] just to be myse... Full Story

Spark Snap a Five-Game Losing Skid with Multiple Personal Firsts in 9-3 Win over Blaze

July 1, 2026 - The Oklahoma City Spark got a much-needed break on Wednesday night, picking up a 9-3 win over the Carolina Blaze after losing five straight. The offense surged, tallying double-digit hits for just the second time this season with 11 on the evening. The team continues to pace the league lead for home runs this season, and a couple of rookies joined the club. Grace Jenkins, a rookie out of Arizona, hit a solo shot in the bottom of the second for the first professional homer of her career. Jenkins signed with the franchis... Full Story

Habaneros Run-Rule Minot Tuesday

June 30, 2026 - MANKATO, MINN. - The Mankato Habaneros closed out their series against the Minot Honeybees with a 13-3 run-rule win in five innings Tuesday night at ISG Field. Mankato jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back. After Minot scored once in the second, the Habaneros answered with three runs of their own to extend the lead. They added one run in the third, four in the fourth and two in the fifth to end the game early. Ava Parent (University of Wisconsin) paced the offense, going 3-for-3 with a doub... Full Story

• The Competitive Mindset Fueling Maya Johnson's Rise - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) July 2
• Jayda Coleman Delivers a Grand Slam as Talons Sweep Volts, 8-4 - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 1
• Spark Snap a Five-Game Losing Skid with Multiple Personal Firsts in 9-3 Win over Blaze - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) July 1
• The Eaglets Have Fledged and Schedule Changes for July 2nd and July 3rd - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 1
• AUSL Announces Fan-Voted Players Invited to 2026 All-Star Cup - (AUSL) July 1
• Talons Celebrate Inaugural Championship and Unveil 2025 Title Rings - Utah Talons (AUSL) June 30
• Habaneros Run-Rule Minot Tuesday - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 30
• Bandits Hit Their Stride and the .500 Mark in Win over the Cascade - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) June 30
• Injured Sharlize Palacios Is Still "In the Game" for the Talons - Utah Talons (AUSL) June 30
• California Legion Legend Keni Nasoqeqe Calls Time - California Legion (MLR) June 30
• Canada's Men's Rugby Team 2026 Nations Cup Squad Announced - (MLR) June 30
• MLV Engages Premier Advisors to Scale Media, Commercial Footprint - (MLV) June 30
• Klingler Hits a Go-Ahead Grand Slam in Blaze Victory - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) June 29
• Habaneros Plug Early Holes, Rally Past Minot - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 29
• Dallas Pulse Add Former Nc State Teammates Julia Brown and Maggie Speaks to 2027 Roster - Dallas Pulse (MLV) June 29
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