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Kim Ng aims to elevate AUSL as premier softball league

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:38 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Kim Ng aims to elevate AUSL as premier softball league

Summary

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) is set to enter its second season this month. Kim Ng, former Los Angeles Dodgers executive and current commissioner of the AUSL, aims to position the league as the equivalent of Major League Baseball for softball. With MLB’s investment of $10 million and the league's expansion to six teams, Ng focuses on broadening the sport's appeal through increased national coverage. Ng's vision reflects her commitment to advancing women's sports, a mission she has embodied throughout her career. The AUSL aims to enhance visibility, promoting televised games and a robust fanbase.

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Latest Updates

•AUSL begins its second season with six teams nationwide.
•Ng aims to build AUSL into the 'MLB of softball.'
•MLB invested $10 million into the AUSL for growth.
•Ng is the first female general manager in MLB history.
•Expansion teams include Portland Cascade and Oklahoma City Spark.

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11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Former Dodgers Exec Kim Ng Aims to Build AUSL Into the ‘MLB of Softball’

What they're saying

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The Athletes Unlimited Softball League is entering its second season in history this month. Former Los Angeles Dodgers executive Kim Ng, who now a commissioner for the AUSL, is determined to build the league up to the same caliber of MLB. Ng is no stranger to breaking down barriers for women in sports. In November […] The post Former Dodgers Exec Kim Ng Aims to Build AUSL Into the ‘MLB of Softball’ appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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