Carolina Blaze - Athletes Unlimited Softball League

Jala Wright in her Duke uniform at the Women's College World Series

How budding college programs led to the Carolinas getting a pro softball team

AUSL brings Carolina Blaze to Durham as North Carolina’s newest women’s pro team

Valerie Cagle steps out of the circle and plants her feet in the batter’s box

Blaze target defensive flexibility, pop in the line up at AUSL Draft

Draft Results: Every Blaze Selection from the AUSL Draft

Blaze players, including Kayla Kowalik, Taylor Edwards, Ana Gold, and Emma Lemley, line up on the field in their white uniforms to high-five Aubrey Leach.

Meet the Blaze

The Blaze are one of the four original teams in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) – a professional softball league in the United States. The 2026 season features 25 games and begins June 9.

Roster

Latest Videos

Carolina Blaze Press Conference | Durham, NC | January 21, 2026

carolina blaze makes a home in durham 💖

Kayla Kowalik Homerun

Ana Gold Homers TWICE

McKenzie Clark Diving Grab

Aleshia Ocasio Quick Reflexes

The Blaze Protect Kayla Kowalik Ahead of the AUSL Draft

Blaze Protect Aubrey Leach Ahead of AUSL Draft

Alana Vawter Dancing 💃

Aliyah Binford in the Circle for the First Time as a Pro

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Gear up for the inaugural 2025 Blaze season.

Black, pink and yellow magnet with 'NC' and Carolina Blaze icon