Carolina hosts Portland in AUSL opener featuring former Lady Vols

The 2026 AUSL season opened on June 10 with Carolina meeting Portland at Smith Family Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Carolina, now 1-0, won the game 4-1 against Portland, which starts at 0-1. Former Lady Vols players Aubrey Leach and Payton Gottshall were part of the game, with Leach contributing 1-for-4 at the plate and two RBIs for Carolina. Gottshall pitched one inning for Portland with two pitches thrown. Karlyn Pickens, the first overall pick in the 2026 AUSL college draft, did not participate.

• 11:48 AMYahoo Sports — Two former Lady Vols play in Carolina-Portland AUSL opening day game