Arkansas' Dakota Kennedy Signs Rookie Contract with the Blaze

June 8, 2026 - The Carolina Blaze announced the addition of Arkansas outfielder Dakota Kennedy to the roster for the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) season on Monday. Kennedy was delivered a Golden Ticket at the beginning of April and was the team's third pick in the AUSL College Draft. She had a stellar senior season with the Razorbacks, earning First-Team All-SEC honors and SEC All-Defensive Team honors, plus a trip to the Women's College World Series. She was a major contributor in 2026 with a .373 average, .764 slu... Full Story

The Ultimate Guide to Every 2026 Opening Day Matchup

June 8, 2026 - After an exhilarating Women's College World Series that ended with Texas claiming its second consecutive title, it's time for the pros to take the main stage. The Athletes Unlimited Softball League's (AUSL) second season kicks off on Tuesday, June 9, with all six teams playing on Opening Day. The Carolina Blaze will make their Durham debut with the home-state hero and first overall college draft pick, Karlyn Pickens, against the Portland Cascade. Meanwhile, the expansion team out of Oklahoma City has its AUSL welcome and ... Full Story

Seawolves Secure Home Playoff Match; Historic International Fixture Coming to Starfire Stadium

June 8, 2026 - TUKWILA, WA. -- The Seattle Seawolves secured a home Major League Rugby semi-final with an emphatic victory over the California Legion on Pride Night at Starfire Stadium, overcoming an early deficit to deliver a complete team performance in front of one of the loudest and largest crowds of the season. In a match that proved to be a tale of two halves, the Legion dominated possession and territory through the opening ten minutes and capitalized while Seattle were reduced to 14 players following a yellow card for repeated i... Full Story

Hounds Complete Undefeated Regular Season in Dramatic Fashion

June 7, 2026 - QUINCY, MA.- It's official: the Chicago Hounds are the first-ever team in the history of Major League Rugby to go undefeated through the regular season The Hounds enjoyed another late-game surge to move past the New England Free Jacks 35-19 on Sunday afternoon. Chicago center Tiaan Loots led the way with a hat-trick while fullback Brock Webster, facing off against his former team, also touched down. Inside center Santiago Videla was perfect from the kicking tee, converting all four of his conversion attempts. Chicago w... Full Story

• Arkansas' Dakota Kennedy Signs Rookie Contract with the Blaze - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) June 8
• The Ultimate Guide to Every 2026 Opening Day Matchup - (AUSL) June 8
• StubHub Named Official Ticket Marketplace of the AUSL - (AUSL) June 8
• Seawolves Secure Home Playoff Match; Historic International Fixture Coming to Starfire Stadium - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) June 8
• Seawolves Name Matchday 23 vs. California Legion - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) June 7
• Hounds Complete Undefeated Regular Season in Dramatic Fashion - Chicago Hounds (MLR) June 7
• Late Drama, Big Stakes: Old Glory Edge Anthem to Reach Playoffs - Old Glory DC (MLR) June 7
• How to Watch: Week 11 - (MLR) June 7
• Columbus Fury Name Caroline Knop Assistant Coach & Director of Player Development - Columbus Fury (MLV) June 7
• Columbus Fury Names Eric Schulze President and General Manager - Columbus Fury (MLV) June 7
• Columbus Fury Names Dave Boos Head Coach - Columbus Fury (MLV) June 7
• Reese Atwood Signs with Carolina Blaze After Second WCWS Title - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) June 7
• Leighann Goode Signs Rookie Contract with Volts - (AUSL) June 6
• UCLA Ace Taylor Tinsley Signs with Utah Talons - Utah Talons (AUSL) June 4
• William Rasileka: Seattle Seawolves Legend: From Fiji to Forever - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) June 4
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• Grand Forks Spitfires open inaugural season with blend of local, national talent - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 8)
  
• VIDEO: Big Brain @C@ChicagoHoundsRugbyMLR - MLR YouTube (June 7)
  
• VIDEO: HOUNDS ARE THE 1ST MLR TEAM TO FINISH THE REGULAR SEASON UNDEFEATED @ChicagoHoundsRugbyMLR - MLR YouTube (June 7)
  
• Mokihana Tufono Signs With Orlando Valkyries of Major League Volleyball - MLV Ole Miss Athletics (June 4)
  
• Athletes Unlimited Softball League's latest investment group includes Brewers owner Mark Attanasio - AUSL WRAL (June 4)
  
• VIDEO: Anthem RC vs California Legion: Week 10: Full Match Replay - MLR YouTube (June 4)
  
• VIDEO: Old Glory DC vs Chicago Hounds: Week 10: Full Match Replay - MLR YouTube (June 4)
  
• VIDEO: SUNDAY NIGHT RUGBY: Coffee Cup: Seattle vs New England: Week 10: MLR 2026: Match Replay - MLR YouTube (June 4)
  
• VIDEO: Anthem RC vs. California Legion: Week 10 Highlights: MLR 2026 - MLR YouTube (June 4)
  
• VIDEO: One Point Separated These Two: Old Glory DC vs Chicago Hounds: MLR 2026: Week 10 Highlights - MLR YouTube (June 4)
  
• VIDEO: Coffee Cup: Seattle SeaWolves vs New England Free Jacks: Down to the Wire: Week 10 Highlights - MLR YouTube (June 4)
  
• Oklahoma City Spark set for season debut in professional softball league - AUSL News 9 (June 3)
  
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