Athletes Unlimited Softball League: What to know about first player draft
Briefly

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) is set to launch in 2025, featuring an inaugural player draft on January 29. This new league will include four teams and a 24-game season, which will complement the renamed AU Pro Softball Championship Season, now the AUSL All-Star Cup. The AUSL aims for a touring schedule across 6-8 cities, adopting a city-based format in 2026. With broadcasting support from ESPN, the league is expected to increase visibility and competitiveness in women's softball, showcasing talents such as Maya Brady during the player draft.
The inaugural Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) draft on Jan. 29 will mark the beginning of a new 24-game season featuring four teams.
Launching in 2025, the AUSL will complement the existing AU Pro Softball Championship, now renamed AUSL All-Star Cup, which will feature a unique scoring model.
The AUSL aims to tour in 6-8 cities during its first season, transitioning to a city-based format by 2026 while being broadcast on ESPN.
A total of 12 players will be drafted by each team from a pool of over 80 players, including notable athletes like Maya Brady.
Read at ESPN.com
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