On Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. EDT, the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League Pro Game Presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods will take place at Max R. Joyner Family Stadium, East Carolina University’s softball stadium, in Greenville, N.C., as part of the Little League Softball World Series. The game will be televised on ESPN2 and is a part of an ongoing partnership between the AUSL and Little League.
On Thursday, July 30, the AUSL announced the rosters, which include 24 players who will take the field. The teams, led by softball legends Lisa Fernandez and Natasha Watley, will compete wearing their regular-season AUSL uniforms.
The full rosters are as follows:
Team Fernandez
- Head Coach: Lisa Fernandez
- Assistant Coach: Marissa Young
- Billie Andrews (INF)
- Mia Davidson (C)
- Caroline Jacobsen (OF)
- Devyn Netz (INF)
- Haley Lee (INF)
- Jenna Laird (INF)
- Jocelyn Erickson (C)
- Kelly Torres (OF)
- Maya Johnson (P)
- Alana Vawter (P)
- Payton Gottshall (P)
- KK Madrey (OF)
Team Watley
- Head Coach: Natasha Watley
- Assistant Coach: Lindsay Leftwich
- Ali Newland (OF)
- Jailyn Ford (P)
- Kailey Wyckoff (C)
- Keirstin Roose (INF)
- Kyleigh Sand (INF)
- Mac Barbara (INF)
- Maddie Penta (P)
- McKenzie Clark (OF)
- Odicci Alexander-Bennett (P)
- Sahvanna Jaquish (INF)
- Sarah Gordon (C)
- Sierra Sacco-Ferrie (OF)
The exhibition game isn’t the only involvement for the AUSL at the Little League Softball World Series. AUSL players and coaches will participate in a variety of events throughout the week, creating “see her, be her” moments for Little League Softball participants and local youth players.
Among the highlights:
- Girls With Game Celebration (Friday, July 31): AUSL standouts Kinzie Hansen and Sami Williams will arrive ahead of the full roster to participate in a Chalk Talk, meet-and-greet and other activities with Little League Softball players.
- Little League Softball World Series Opening Ceremonies (Saturday, Aug. 1): Hansen and Williams will also participate in Opening Ceremonies and throw out the ceremonial first pitch to kick off the weeklong event.
- Managers & Coaches Briefing (Saturday, Aug. 1): Chicago Bandits Head Coach Shonda Stanton will address tournament managers and coaches, sharing an inspirational message before competition begins.
- Player Engagement (Tuesday, Aug. 4): AUSL athletes will attend Little League Softball World Series games throughout the day, participating in first pitches, meet-and-greets, broadcast interviews and other fan experiences.
- Community Clinic (Wednesday, Aug. 5): AUSL players will host a youth T-Ball clinic for two local Little League programs before taking the field that evening.
The AUSL Pro Game is part of the league’s strategic partnership with Little League and reflects a shared commitment to inspiring the next generation of softball players by connecting them directly with the sport’s professional stars.
“The Little League Softball World Series is one of the most special events in our sport because it brings together young athletes from around the world who dream of playing at the highest level,” said AUSL Commissioner Kim Ng. “The AUSL Pro Game gives those players the opportunity not only to watch professional softball, but to spend meaningful time with our athletes throughout the week. That’s what makes this partnership so valuable.”
*All information provided by the AUSL
