The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) has officially named Salt Lake City as the home for the Utah Talons. As the state's newest women's professional sports property, the Talons are set to host games at Dumke Family Stadium at the University of Utah.
The announcement follows a successful inaugural season for the AUSL that featured sold-out crowds during three games held at Dumke Family Stadium.
The Talons enter the league as the reigning AUSL champions. The roster includes former Utes star Hannah Flippen, along with athletes Jayda Coleman, Georgina Corrick, Megan Faraimo, and Montana Fouts.
The team will be managed by General Manager Lisa Fernandez and led by Head Coach Howard Dobson. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall stated that welcoming the Talons sends a powerful message to young athletes in the region and expressed pride in the city's investment in community support.
Kim Ng, Commissioner of the AUSL, noted that Salt Lake City has emerged as a dynamic sports market with a strong foundation in youth softball. She added that the University of Utah provides an exceptional setting for the team as the league expands its footprint in the Mountain West.
The Talons will compete in a six-team league alongside the Carolina Blaze, Chicago Bandits, Oklahoma City Spark, Portland Cascade, and the Texas Volts. The season is scheduled to begin on June 9.
Founding Season Ticket Memberships and group tickets are currently on sale. While single game tickets will be available at a later date, the league's transition to a city-based model follows a strategic investment by Major League Baseball and a media rights renewal with ESPN.
