The first 10 players for the 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup are locked in — and the Carolina Blaze own the ballot. Fan voting ran from June 15th through June 30th, and Blaze players claimed four of the 10 spots, more than any other team.
Karlyn Pickens Leads Carolina Blaze in AUSL All-Star Cup Voting
Leading the way is rookie pitcher Karlyn Pickens, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 College Draft. She's joined by catcher Reese Atwood, middle infielder Alyssa Brito, and outfielder Dakota Kennedy.
Texas Volts Softball and Other AUSL Stars Headed to Rosemont
Beyond Carolina, the Utah Talons earned three selections, including former Oklahoma outfielder Jayda Coleman, while the Portland Cascade added two. The Texas Volts softball roster, currently ranked last in the AUSL standings, contributed outfielder Rylie Boone to round out the group.
The All-Star Cup arrives as the AUSL rides a wave of momentum, with ESPN viewership up 181% over last season. All 10 fan-voted players will compete alongside 35 additional athletes at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Illinois. The tournament runs August 8-30, with the full roster set to be announced in the coming weeks.
