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However, in 1998, USSSA rebranded the name to United States Specialty Sports Association, because it expanded into other sports, including youth girls fastpitch, boys baseball, youth basketball, martial arts and more. USSSA governs 13 sports across the US, Puerto Rico, various US Military bases and Canada, and has a membership of over 3.7 million.
WPF announced the addition of Oklahoma City Spark as an expansion team for 2023. [1] Seminole State College softball head coach Amber Flores will be their coach. [2] On November 7 the Spark announced their home games would be played at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium.
The 2022 WPF season was the first season of operation of the Women's Professional Fastpitch. ... Samantha Show [15] USSSA Pride April 7, 2022 ... Florida Vibe: 1-0 ...
Former Women's Professional Fastpitch teams Team Location Venue First Last Status Smash it Sports Vipers: Oxford, Alabama: Choccolocco Park: 2022: 2023: On hiatus [13] USSSA Pride: Viera, Florida: USSSA Space Coast Complex: 2022: 2023: On hiatus [14] Oklahoma City Spark: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium
The USSSA Pride is a professional softball team based in Viera, Florida and a former member of Women's Professional Fastpitch (WPF). Founded in 2009, they previously played in National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) from 2009 to 2019.
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League is a women's fastpitch softball league with four, currently geographically-neutral teams, that'll be assigned home grounds in its 2026 season. As of its 2025 season , the average salary for a player will be $40,000–45,000, with salaries up to $75,000 achievable through bonus payments .
The pitching style of fastpitch is different from that of slowpitch softball. Pitchers in fast-pitch softball usually throw the ball using a "windmill" type of movement. In this style of pitching, the pitcher begins with the arm at the hip. A common way to be taught how to pitch is using the motions, 'repel', 'rock', 'kick', 'drag', 'toss'.
Mendoza joined the National Pro Fastpitch in 2005 with the Arizona Heat. She hit a league best (though in limited playing time) .491 her rookie year. [27] After returning from maternity leave and a role with Team USA, Mendoza signed with the USSSA Pride. [28] In her two seasons with the Pride, Mendoza hit .284 and .377, respectively.