New Softball League Picks Players for 2026

May 5, 2026, 13:45
USSports

Introduction

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) picked 17 new players on Monday. These players will play for six teams in different cities.

Main Body

The league used 'Golden Tickets' to find the best players. Three pitchers were the top picks. Karlyn Pickens, NiJaree Canady, and Maya Johnson are the first three players. Three players from UCLA also joined the league. The league is changing how it works. Before, teams traveled. Now, there are six city teams. These teams are in Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma City, Portland, Chicago, and Utah. ESPN will show 50 games every year on TV. This includes the final games. The new season starts on June 9. Some players make a lot of money from sponsors. The league also has extra players in case someone gets hurt.

Conclusion

The AUSL has all its players now. The new city teams start playing on June 9.

Learning

🕒 Now vs. Before

Look at how the story describes change. This is a great way to talk about your own life at an A2 level.

The Pattern:

  • Before →\to Teams traveled. (Past/Old way)
  • Now →\to There are six city teams. (Present/New way)

📍 Talking about Places

When we list locations, we use the word in.

  • In Carolina
  • In Texas
  • In Chicago

Quick Tip: Use in for cities, states, and countries.

📅 The Calendar

To say when something happens, use on with a specific date:

extonJune9→ ext{on June 9} \to extCorrect ext{Correct} extinJune9→ ext{in June 9} \to extWrong ext{Wrong}

Vocabulary Learning

league (n.)
A group of teams that compete in a sport.
Example:The Softball League has many teams.
players (n.)
People who play a sport.
Example:Players practice every day.
team (n.)
A group that works together to play.
Example:Each team has nine players.
season (n.)
The time of year when games are played.
Example:The new season starts in June.
sponsor (n.)
A person or company that gives money to a team.
Example:Players earn money from sponsors.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain or injury.
Example:If a player gets hurt, a substitute plays.