Tim Lyon, one of the best known and respected coaches in the game has retired. Tim has been a longtime fixture in the USA Softball program, helping it grow and prosper over the years. In stepping away from current post at Head Coach/Manager of the USA Softball U23 team, Tim had this to say: Highlights Editor's Notes: I have had the pleasure to know Tim for the … [Read more...]
Central Europe Women’s Softball Euroleague 2024
Six Teams from Croatia, Hungary and Slovakia to Play 34 Game Season From the WBSC The Central Europe Women’s Softball Euroleague 2024, a development league organized by WBSC Europe, is set to take place across Croatia, Hungary, and Slovakia. The Central Europe Women’s Softball Euroleague 2024 features six clubs representing Croatia, Hungary, and … [Read more...]
U-22 Women’s Softball European Championship debuts at Kutno, Poland – Aug 5-10, 2024.
Seventeen national teams will compete for the title of European Champion. From the WBSC WBSC Europe has unveiled the permanent logo ahead for the U-22 Women's Softball European Championship of the 2024 edition in Kutno, Poland. The logo for the U-22 Women's Softball European Championship will make its debut at the upcoming championship. The logo features an athlete … [Read more...]
New Zealand announces roster for WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup in Sao Paulo Brazil
From the WBSC Editor's Notes: Kaiyah Ratu is the daughter of New Zealand Black Sox player Stephen Ratu. North Americans will remember that Stephen played in the ISC with Patsys for a number of years. McKenzie Bailey-McDowell is the daughter of 2000 New Zealand White Sox Olympian Jayde Bailey at the Sydney Australia Games. McKenzie is also the youngest sister … [Read more...]
Groups unveiled for WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup
From the WBSC The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced today the groups for the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup, the most prestigious international youth softball event in the world. Played over two-stages, the tournament will start with the Group Stage in 2024, with the finals scheduled for 2025. A total of 13 teams have qualified for the WBSC U-18 … [Read more...]
USA announces preliminary roster to host WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup Group Stage in 2024
USA U-18 Players Thompson, Boom, and the DuCharme Bros Elevated to the Big Club From the WBSC: "Building upon our most recent finish is paramount and our focus now is putting in the work to be in a position to become world champions in 2025. We have a great group here that will most certainly push each other towards that goal,” said head coach Ron Hackett. USA … [Read more...]
USA’s Cody Gibbons, Braden DuCharme Earn All World Honors at 2023 WBSC U18 Men’s World Cup
Gibbons Tabbed as Top Pitcher, Du Charme for DP … [Read more...]