Softball is expanding! 🥎⁣ ⁣⁣ The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) is growing to six teams, officially welcoming the Oklahoma City Spark and introducing the brand-new Cascade franchise. 🌟⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ They’ll join the defending champs Talons, along with the Bandits, Blaze, and Volts for the 2026 season.⁣ 🤯⁣ ⁣⁣ The Spark’s return comes with a fresh start, a new roster, leadership lineup, and a continued commitment to Oklahoma City’s deep softball roots. 👏⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Meanwhile, the AUSL Draft will air December 1 on ESPNU, featuring both an Expansion Draft and Allocation Draft to help the Spark and Cascade build competitive rosters. 🔥⁣ ⁣⁣ This next chapter signals major growth for pro softball, and a big win for fans. 💪 #thegist⁣ ⁣ #softball #ausl #au #auprosports #womenssports #pro