UCLA Ace Taylor Tinsley Signs with Utah Talons

June 4, 2026 - The Utah Talons have signed pitcher Taylor Tinsley after selecting her with the 12th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 AUSL College Draft. Tinsley joins the Talons after helping UCLA reach the Women's College World Series. The Bruins advanced through the NCAA Regional and Super Regional rounds before their season ended in a nine-inning loss to Texas Tech, with Tinsley throwing all nine innings in the circle. The right-handed pitcher finished her senior season with a 33-8 record and a 3.16 ERA over 235 inning... Full Story

William Rasileka: Seattle Seawolves Legend: From Fiji to Forever

June 4, 2026 - As a boy growing up in Fiji, William Rasileka would watch planes pass overhead and make himself a promise. One day, he told himself, he would be on one of those planes: traveling the world and playing rugby at the highest level. He kept that promise, and when he eventually landed in Seattle, he helped build something that will last long after his playing days are over. A two-time Major League Rugby champion, one of the first Fijians to win the title, and a man who has given as much to the game off the field as on it, Rasi... Full Story

Karlyn Pickens Inks Rookie Contract with the Carolina Blaze

June 4, 2026 - The No. 1 overall pick of the AUSL College Draft is set to make her professional debut. Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens signed with the Carolina Blaze after concluding a run in the Women's College World Series with the Lady Volunteers. Pickens received a Golden Ticket in April, and it was revealed at the draft that the Blaze selected her with the first pick. Pickens is a native of Weaverville, N.C., just under four hours from the team's home field in Durham. A two-time reigning SEC Pitcher of the Year, Pickens was ... Full Story

First Round Pick Megan Grant Signs Rookie Contract with Cascade

June 4, 2026 - The Portland Cascade have officially signed utility Megan Grant to a rookie contract for the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League season. The UCLA Bruin had a record-breaking senior season and was the team's first pick in the college draft. Grant has been a productive staple in the Bruins' lineup since her freshman year, but in 2026, she reached a new peak. As one of the best hitters in the NCAA, she hit for .455 on the season with a .639 on-base percentage and a whopping 1.308 slugging percentage. She now holds both t... Full Story

• 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
• Karlyn Pickens Inks Rookie Contract with the Carolina Blaze - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) June 4
• First Round Pick Megan Grant Signs Rookie Contract with Cascade - Portland Cascade (AUSL) June 4
• Seattle Seawolves Home Playoff on the Line this Sunday - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) June 4
• Bandits Ink Jocelyn Erickson to Rookie Contract - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) June 4
• Portland Cascade Signs Arizona State Pitcher Kenzie Brown - Portland Cascade (AUSL) June 4
• Kinzie Hansen Announces she's Expecting Her First Child - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) June 4
• Kenleigh Cahalan Signs Pro Contract with the Portland Cascade - Portland Cascade (AUSL) June 4
• Mississippi State Pitcher Peja Goold Signs with Spark - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) June 4
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