Nine Carolina Blaze players are heading to Rosemont, Illinois, this August to compete in the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League All-Star Cup.
The AUSL All-Star Cup is a four-series season from Aug. 8 to 30 in which 45 professional softball players compete to become the individual champion utilizing Athletes Unlimited’s innovative format. Teams are hand-picked by the top athletes on the leaderboard each series. The 2026 All-Star Cup will feature 12 games at Parkway Bank Sports Complex.
The roster features fan-voted Karlyn Pickens, Reese Atwood, and Alyssa Brito, in addition to 2025 AUSL All-Star Cup Champion Kayla Kowalik and 2021 Champion Aleshia Ocasio. Check out the full list below.
- Reese Atwood – Catcher
- Alyssa Brito – Middle Infielder
- Ana Gold – Middle Infielder
- Baylee Klingler – Corner Infielder
- Kayla Kowalik – Catcher
- Aubrey Leach – Middle Infielder
- Aleshia Ocasio – Outfielder
- Karlyn Pickens – Right-Handed Pitcher
- Keilani Ricketts – Left-Handed Pitcher
*Dakota Kennedy was selected during the fan vote, but is unable to participate.
The 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup begins on August 8 at 7 p.m. ET in Rosemont, Illinois. Tickets are on sale now.