2025 AUSL Draft: Complete Results Announced
The 2025 Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Draft took place recently, finalizing team rosters for the upcoming season. The event featured an Expansion Draft and an Allocation Draft, showcasing the league’s commitment to growing and enhancing its teams.
AUSL Draft Overview
The AUSL Draft began with an Expansion Draft. The Oklahoma City Spark and Cascade each drafted unprotected players from the original teams: Bandits, Blaze, Talons, and Volts. In this process, each of the established teams protected five players ahead of the draft.
The Spark won a coin toss, allowing them the first selection. They chose Maya Brady, a utility player from the Talons, with the top pick. Following them, Cascade selected right-handed pitcher Sam Landry from the Volts.
Allocation Draft Highlights
After the Expansion Draft, all six teams participated in the Allocation Draft. In this segment, teams selected from a pool of athletes who opted in from various professional leagues as well as the AUSL 2025 Reserve Pool. Cascade made a notable pick, selecting Kelly Maxwell, a left-handed pitcher, as the first overall choice in this draft.
Complete Draft Results
| Round | Pick | Team | Player | Position | Original Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Spark | Maya Brady | Utility | Talons |
| 1 | 2 | Cascade | Sam Landry | Right-handed Pitcher | Volts |
| 2 | 3 | Cascade | Carley Hoover | Right-handed Pitcher | Blaze |
| 2 | 4 | Spark | Sydney McKinney | Infielder | Bandits |
| 3 | 5 | Spark | Sydney Romero | Infielder | Talons |
| 3 | 6 | Cascade | Sierra Sacco | Outfielder | Talons |
| 6 | 11 | Cascade | Tori Vidales | Infielder | Talons |
| 6 | 12 | Spark | Bubba Nickles-Camarena | Outfielder | Bandits |
Draft Selection Process
From the Allocation Draft, Cascade chose Kelly Maxwell as the top pick. Following her were the selections of Kinzie Hansen by the Spark and Jayda Coleman for the Talons. The Bandits selected Kat Sandercock, while the Blaze picked Alyssa Brito.
The roster continues to fill out as teams will finalize remaining positions in the upcoming AUSL College Draft next spring. Currently, the Volts have reached the roster maximum of 14 players.
Conclusion
The AUSL Draft not only reshapes team dynamics but also sets the stage for an exciting season ahead. The 2025 AUSL Draft results highlight emerging talent while showcasing the league’s future prospects.
