Chris Latham Named MLR Coach of the Year

July 27, 2026 - Chicago Hounds head coach Chris Latham has been named Major League Rugby's Coach of the Year, presented by CTMS Travel, after leading the Hounds to the most dominant season the league has ever seen. The 2026 Hounds didn't just win, they rewrote the MLR record book. Chicago's attack averaged 6.9 tries and 46.1 points per regular season game, both the best marks in league history. In the Championship Final, the Hounds put up 35 points, the most ever scored in an MLR title game, on their way to an 18-point margin of victory,... Full Story

Habaneros Split Two Games with Honeybees

July 26, 2026 - MANKATO, MINN. - The Habaneros took to ISG Field for two games against the Minot Honeybees. The first game was a continuation of a previous matchup rescheduled due to weather. It resumed in the bottom of the third inning with Minot up 2-1 over the Habaneros. Both Minot and Mankato scored on errors in the fourth, making it a 3-2 game. RBI singles from Emillee Stofferahn (Butler Community College) and Katy Olive (Miami University, Ohio) gave the Habaneros the lead, 4-3, after the fifth. The Habaneros won the first ... Full Story

Night Mares Roll Past Grand Forks Spitfires in Series Finale

July 26, 2026 - Grand Forks, ND - The Madison Night Mares (30-6) put together an offensive outburst on Sunday afternoon, cruising past the Grand Forks Spitfires (19-17) to win the series. Madison wasted no time taking control. Luciana Moreno (University of Pittsburgh) opened the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning before Danielle Lucey (University of Wisconsin) launched a three-run homer later in the frame to give the Night Mares a 4-0 lead. The Night Mares kept the pressure on in the second. Moreno drove in two more runs... Full Story

Ignite Lose in Close 6-4 Game Versus Steam

July 26, 2026 - LA CROSSE, WI. - The Ignite fall in a tough 6-4 loss to the La Crosse Steam. Razor-close plays at home plate highlighted a game that saw excellent defense and pitching from both sides. How It Happened Riley Schwisow (Northwestern State) drew a one-out walk to start the game but was left aboard. Brooklyn Danileson (Florida Atlantic) started her second game for the Ignite and secured her first strikeout of the game. A loaded base jam and a hit by pitch saw the first run of the game cross for the Steam. A wild pitch score... Full Story

• Chris Latham Named MLR Coach of the Year - Chicago Hounds (MLR) July 27
• Habaneros Split Two Games with Honeybees - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) July 26
• Night Mares Roll Past Grand Forks Spitfires in Series Finale - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 26
• Ignite Lose in Close 6-4 Game Versus Steam - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) July 26
• Talons Win 2026 AUSL Championship; Allchin Named MVP - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 26
• Bandits Fall Short in Decisive Game 2 of the 2026 AUSL Championship - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 26
• Hilary Blomberg Homers, Madison Night Mares Outlast Grand Forks Spitfires - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 25
• Bandits Drop Tight Pitchers' Duel in AUSL Championship Opener - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 25
• Corrick Tosses CG as Talons Take Game 1 of AUSL Championship - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 25
• Madison Night Mares' Rally Falls Short Against Grand Forks Spitfires - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 25
• Odicci Alexander-Bennett Is Creating Opportunities Beyond Softball - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 24
• AUSL Announces 2026 Award Winners - (AUSL) July 24
• Sami Williams Claims AUSL's Hitter of the Year Award - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 24
• Montana Fouts Named AUSL Pitcher of the Year - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 24
• Reese Atwood Named 2026 AUSL Rookie of the Year - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) July 24
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• Tradition-rich UCLA softball has deep impact on AUSL - AUSL Los Angeles Times (July 27)
  
• Madison drills four home runs to rout Grand Forks Spitfires - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 27)
  
• Late rally falls short as Grand Forks Spitfires fall to Madison - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 26)
  
• AUSL honors top performers at inaugural Awards Reception - AUSL MLB.com (July 25)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires escape late jam to knock off league leader Madison - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 25)
  
• Spitfires Give UND Stars a Home-Field Advantage - NWLS Fargo Forum (July 24)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires' Matti Kwarta proving she's a two-way threat - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 24)
  
• Honeybees and Habaneros split games at Corbett - NWLS Minot Daily News (July 24)
  
• Utah Talons aim to repeat as AUSL champions against Chicago Bandits - AUSL USA Today (July 24)
  
• Portland Cascade's season comes to an end with heartbreaking postseason loss to Chicago - AUSL Portland Tribune (July 24)
  
• Madison Night Mares score seven runs in sixth inning to rally, defeat Spitfires - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 24)
  
• Agbayani hits walk-off 1B as Bandits advance to AUSL championship series - AUSL MLB.com (July 23)
  
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