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AUSL pleased with progress a month into inaugural season

KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JUL 11 – The Athletes Unlimited Softball League has sold out 9 of 28 games and plans to expand from a barnstorming format to city-based teams with Major League Baseball support in 2026.

  • In April, Kim Ng took on the role of commissioner for the newly launched Athletes Unlimited Softball League, which is currently experiencing its first season featuring four teams.
  • Supported by Major League Baseball, the league grew its reach beyond a single location to include a dozen cities in a barnstorming approach, enabling it to engage fans directly and evaluate potential long-term host markets.
  • The AUSL has faced growing pains and some oversights expected for a project of this size but maintains a methodical approach to overcome challenges.
  • AUSL games have sold out nine of 28 contests, drawn packed crowds including many young fans, and amassed over 335,000 social media followers with 33 million video views.
  • League leaders and players, including Baylee Klingler, express high hopes for growth into a city-based operation by 2026, expecting the league to evolve significantly in coming years.
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AUSL pleased with progress a month into inaugural season

SEATTLE — When Kim Ng was named commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League back in April, she knew full well there would be growing pains with getting a pro softball league off the ground for its inaugural season.

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