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Chicago Bandits

The Chicago Bandits were reintroduced in 2025 as one of the four original teams in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) – a professional softball league in the United States. The Bandits play at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Illinois.
Roster
Bandits players in their pinstriped white jerseys and blue visors huddle on the field in front of a sold-out crowd in Rosemont, Illinois.

Our Team

The Chicago Bandits are a beloved softball franchise, with a deep following and great history across the softball universe. We are proud to be reintroducing this franchise. We are moved by the hearts of Bandits’ fans. We celebrate, with them, the team‘s return to the field and a new generation of fans. These are your Bandits.

Bandits Logo Breakdown

Our Mark

The Bandits' logo, colors and marks have been modernized, and are designed to look forward, while embracing the team's rich history.

BANDITS COACHING STAFF

  • Jenny Dalton-Hill

    General Manager

    Jenny Dalton-Hill

    General Manager

    Jenny Dalton-Hill is the General Manager of the Chicago Bandits in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). Dalton-Hill is a former Arizona All-American, USA Baseball board member, and longtime ESPN softball analyst, and brings more than three decades of experience as a player, coach, broadcaster, and administrator to the Bandits organization.

  • Shonda Stanton

    Head Coach

    Shonda Stanton

    Head Coach

    Shonda Stanton is the Head Coach of the Chicago Bandits in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). She enters her first season in professional softball after building one of the most successful coaching resumes in the collegiate game, compiling more than 890 career victories across 27 seasons as a head coach.

  • Courtney Martinez

    Associate Head Coach

    Courtney Martinez

    Associate Head Coach

    Courtney Martinez is the Associate Head Coach of the Chicago Bandits in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). She returns for her second season with the organization after building a reputation as one of the top offensive and infield coaches in collegiate softball.

  • Taryne Mowatt-McKinney

    Assistant Coach

    Taryne Mowatt-McKinney

    Assistant Coach

    Taryne Mowatt-McKinney is an Assistant Coach for the Chicago Bandits in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). She enters her first season in professional softball after more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience and a decorated playing career at Arizona that included two NCAA championships and a Women's College World Series Most Outstanding Player award.

  • Alex Ibarra

    Assistant Coach

    Alex Ibarra

    Assistant Coach

    Alex Ibarra is an Assistant Coach for the Chicago Bandits in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). He brings experience at both the collegiate and international levels, including previous work with Athletes Unlimited, USA Softball, Appalachian State, and LSU.

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    We love post-game interviews with Savanna because that means the Bandits won 😮‍💨
    TRIP, TRIP, TRIPLEEEE 🤠
    2 fast 4 you 😮‍💨

This Bandit got away with stealing a league leading 8 bases during the regular season 🏃‍♀️💨
    Our very own Morgan Zerkle serves as a member of the AUSL Player Executive Committee ✨

The PEC meets weekly with Athletes Unlimited staff to work on all aspects of the league.
    Big Syd, not the little one 💎
    This was special, y’all 🤍
    The duo you didn't know you needed 👍 🤝 🤘
    Personality pics🤰😗
    On the MONEY 🏹

We've been trying to warn you not to run on Bella 🙅‍♀️
    WARNING: Foul balls in video are closer than they appear.
    Get it Lexi, get it Lexi 💃
    Staying groovy the only way we know how 🪩💃🤠
    What a summer for Erin Coffel 👏 

▪️ Hitter of the Year
▪️ MVP
▪️ 4th Place Medalist 

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    It’s in the details, y’all 🤫
    Skylar Wallace ranked Top-5 in the league in numerous offensive categories this season including runs (1st), stolen bases (t-1st), hits (3rd), home runs (3rd), and RBI (5th) 🤯

@franklinsports
    these bandits stole the show 🤠
    We might be biased but @skylar.wallace has the best celebrations, y’all 🤠 

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    Our very own Bubba was named the recipient of the 2025 AUSL Impact Award 🩵

Nickles-Camarena uses her platform to show athletes & coaches the beauty of having their purpose rooted in something greater.
    Bandit for life 🤠 Good luck with your next adventure Gibby! 🩵
    One last ride before she hangs it up. Thank you for everything, JoRo 🥹

#ThankYouJordan