More New Athletes Sign with LOVB

June 12, 2026 - The 2026-27 LOVB season is quickly approaching - and our new athletes continue to add medals, league championships, and individual accolades to the league! Read below for more on the latest LOVB athletes, and stay tuned for even more top talent to be announced. Pimpichaya Kokram - Pimpichaya has been a cornerstone of the Thai National Team for a decade as an outside hitter. She's won 2 Asian Championship gold medals, 6 consecutive Southeast Asian Games gold medals and 5 SEA V.League titles, earning MVP honors twice. Al... Full Story

Offense Explodes Early in AUSL's Second Season

June 12, 2026 - The Athletes Unlimited Softball League's second season is off to a flying start, and softballs have been flying all over - and out - of stadiums across the league. Is it the weather, wind or just the hitters being ahead of the pitchers in the early going? It could be a combination of all those things. The wind was certainly blowing across the plain in Edmond, Oklahoma, this week, where the Oklahoma City Spark took two of three from the Texas Volts. The Spark crushed six home runs during the series, including four in th... Full Story

Indy Ignite Promotes Haley Brightwell to Associate Head Coach

June 12, 2026 - Haley Brightwell, who helped lead Indy Ignite to a regular-season championship during the 2026 Major League Volleyball season as one of three assistant coaches, has been promoted to the role of associate head coach of the team. Brightwell, who joined the Ignite before the start of the 2026 season, will add more team leadership duties into her responsibilities, which also include strategy and performance coaching. Brightwell's promotion gives the Ignite even more consistency as they begin their 2027 campaign. Head Coach... Full Story

Allchin, Talons Walk off in First Extra-Innings Game of AUSL Season

June 12, 2026 - Game three of the season-opening series between the Chicago Bandits and Utah Talons in Salt Lake City yielded the first extra-innings game of the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League season, as well as the Talons' first walk-off win of the year-courtesy of outfielder Jadelyn Allchin. With the score gridlocked heading into the bottom of the eighth frame, Sharlize Palacios moved Jayda Coleman from second to third with a bunt left spinning in front of home plate. The sacrifice play set the stage for Allchin, who sent a lo... Full Story

• More New Athletes Sign with LOVB - (LOVB) June 12
• Offense Explodes Early in AUSL's Second Season - (AUSL) June 12
• Indy Ignite Promotes Haley Brightwell to Associate Head Coach - Indy Ignite (MLV) June 12
• Allchin, Talons Walk off in First Extra-Innings Game of AUSL Season - Utah Talons (AUSL) June 12
• Wausau Ignite Fall in a 16-14 Rain-Delayed Loss to Lacrosse Steam - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) June 12
• Portland Cascade Secure First Win with Record 12-Run Inning - Portland Cascade (AUSL) June 11
• Paulo Coco to Serve as First Head Coach of LOVB Miami - LOVB Miami (LOVB) June 11
• LOVB Houston Announces Plans to Rebrand with Fan and Player Input - LOVB Houston (LOVB) June 11
• Rise Name Cathy George President and General Manager - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) June 11
• Karlyn Pickens Brings the Heat and Picks up a Win in Pro Debut - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) June 11
• Habaneros Debut with Win over La Crosse Steam - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 10
• Bri Ellis Launches Talons' First Home Run of 2026 - Utah Talons (AUSL) June 10
• Megan Grant Launches 313-Foot Blast in Pro Debut - Portland Cascade (AUSL) June 10
• Ali Newland Contributes Softball Expertise to Oxford English Dictionary - Portland Cascade (AUSL) June 10
• Top Moments 2026: Austin Back-To-Back vs. Houston Regular Season Championship - (LOVB) June 10
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• LOVB Miami volleyball names Paulo Coco head coach for new team - LOVB Palm Beach Post (June 12)
  
• Honeybees split with Spitfires in inaugural series - NWLS Minot Daily News (June 11)
  
• OKC Spark vs Texas Volts in 2026 AUSL Game 2, see top photos - AUSL Daily Oklahoman (June 11)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires fall to Minot in team's second game - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 11)
  
• VIDEO: FULL MATCH: Seattle SeaWolves vs California Legion: Sunday Night Rugby: Week 11: MLR 2026 - MLR YouTube (June 10)
  
• 'A lot of people live and breathe softball': Utah Talons inspire packed stadium in home opener - AUSL KSL (June 10)
  
• VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Seattle SeaWolves vs California Legion: 2026 MLR SNR Week 11: Does the Seawall Hold? - MLR YouTube (June 10)
  
• VIDEO: Playoffs Spots Not Settled Until Minute 78th: Old Glory vs Anthem: Week 11 Full Match: MLR 2026 - MLR YouTube (June 10)
  
• VIDEO: The Game That Could'Ve Changed Everything: Chicago vs New England: Week 11 Full Match: #MLR2026 - MLR YouTube (June 10)
  
• VIDEO: One Playoff Spot. One Game to Decide It: DC vs Anthem RC: Week 11: MLR2026 - MLR YouTube (June 10)
  
• Sydney Romero, OKC Spark beat Texas Volts in AUSL season opener - AUSL Daily Oklahoman (June 10)
  
• Two former Lady Vols play in Carolina-Portland AUSL opening day game - AUSL Vols Wire (June 10)
  
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