Overview
The Volts will join the six-team league that also includes the Carolina Blaze, Chicago Bandits, Oklahoma City Spark, Portland Cascade and Utah Talons, with play beginning June 9.
The announcement comes as the AUSL wrapped up its inaugural season and completed a multiyear renewal of its media rights agreement with ESPN.
“Texas is synonymous with softball excellence at every level, and the thousands of fans that came out to enjoy the AUSL last summer proved to us that this was a market that could support a full-time franchise,” said Kim Ng, commissioner of the AUSL, in a news release. “With a world-class venue at Dell Diamond and a fast-growing sports community, this market gives the Volts the platform to thrive and connect with fans who already live and breathe the game.”
Diving deeper
Cat Osterman, a four-time All American at The University of Texas will serve as the team’s general manager. The team will be coached by Ricci Woodard, who is also entering her 26th season as head coach for the Texas State University softball team.
The roster will include UT standout Mia Scott, former Oklahoma All-American Tiare Jennings, and national team veterans Rachel Garcia and Dejah Mulipola.
The Texas Volts will play their first home game at Dell Diamond on June 18. To see the full schedule, visit here.
