Team USA returns to Olympic Stage with Tokyo 2020 Olympic Silver Medal finish FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from USA SoftballJuly 27, 2021Web Release: Link TOKYO, Japan –– It was a battle of the top two defenses in the world as the sport of softball returned to its first Olympic Gold Medal game since 2008. In its fifth-consecutive Gold Medal contest, the U.S. Olympic … [Read more...]
Team USA earns come-from-behind win over No. 2 Japan after Kelsey Stewart’s walk-off home run
U.S. secures spot as home team for Tokyo Olympic Gold Medal game FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2021Web Release: Link TOKYO, Japan –– In a contest that pitted world-ranked No. 1 Team USA against No. 2 Japan, the rivalry did not disappoint as the Red, White and Blue came-from-behind to record a 2-1 walk-off victory in their final round robin game of the Tokyo … [Read more...]
Team USA posts two wins in Midland on “Stand Beside Her” tour, presented by MLB
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 12, 2021Web Release: Link MIDLAND, Texas – Team USA came out on top in the first two games of a four-game series against Team Alliance in Midland, Texas as the “Stand Beside Her” tour, presented by Major League Baseball (MLB), returned to action at Momentum Bank Ballpark. In their first contest of the day, the USA Softball Women’s National Team … [Read more...]
USA Softball Women’s National Team arrives in Chula Vista, California for training camp
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 3, 2021Web Release: Link CHULA VISTA, Calif. –– Members of the 2020-21 USA Softball Women’s National Team (WNT) have landed in Chula Vista, Calif. for their fifth training camp of the 2021 season. Held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, the team will take part in a series of workouts and practice sessions in addition to three 10-inning … [Read more...]
Seven U.S. batters go yard in 16-0 run-rule victory over No. 10 Team Italy
From the Official USA Softball Website: VIERA –– Home runs were the name of the game today in Viera, Fla. as the U.S. offense erupted with a 16-0 (three innings) run-rule victory against Team Italy. It was a Tokyo Olympic Games preview as the contest pitted world-ranked No. 1 U.S. Women’s National Team (WNT) against No. 10 Italy, who are set to square off in Tokyo … [Read more...]
USA Womens’ National Team To Face No. 10 Italy At USSSA Space Coast Complex
From Official USA Website: VIERA –– The world-ranked No. 1 USA Softball Women’s National Team (WNT) returns to action today against No. 10 Italy in a 5 p.m. ET contest set to be held at Space Coast Complex (5800 Stadium Pkway, Melbourne, FL 32940). The game is a part of the 2021 “Stand Beside Her” tour and will provide much-needed preparation for the Tokyo Olympic Games … [Read more...]
USA Women’s National Team Selection Camp begins Sunday – Irvine, California
From Team USA, by Paul Bowker: The USA Softball National Team Selection Camp begins Sunday at Bill Barber Park in Irvine, California. Among the 41 invitees are Michelle Moultrie, a World Cup of Softball gold medalist and former SEC Player of the Year at the University of Florida; Jessica Moore, a World Cup gold medalist and Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year at Oregon; Jaclyn Traina, … [Read more...]