Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), a national-level women’s professional softball league, is preparing for the upcoming 2026 season with a new structure and expanded reach. Founded in 2024 and launched in 2025, the league will adopt a permanent city-based model in 2026, transitioning from its initial touring format ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletes_Unlimited_Softball_League?utm_source=openai)). Major League Baseball has affirmed its support, having made a strategic investment in the league in May 2025 to help ensure its sustainability ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletes_Unlimited_Softball_League?utm_source=openai)). While not directly tied to ACA Training Center, the progress of AUSL reflects broader trends in softball development that may benefit training facilities like ACA Training Center.