Carolina Blaze

Carolina Blaze
Sport
Softball
Founded2024
LeagueAthletes Unlimited Softball League
Based inDurham, North Carolina
StadiumSmith Family Stadium
ColorsBlack, orange and pink
     
Head coach
Kara Dill
General managerDana Sorensen
Websitetheausl.com/blaze

The Carolina Blaze are a women's professional softball team based in Durham, North Carolina, that competes in Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). The Blaze play their home games at Smith Family Stadium.

History

In June 2024, Athletes Unlimited announced the creation of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, which featured four teams.[1] In December 2024, the Blaze were revealed as the name of one of the original four teams, with Dana Sorensen serving as general manager and Alisa Goler serving as head coach.[2]

The league used a touring model in its inaugural 2025 season, and the Blaze finished in fourth place with a 7–17 record.[3][4] The AUSL switched to a city-based format for the 2026 season. On November 24, 2025, Kara Dill was named the new head coach of the Blaze.[5] In January 2026, North Carolina was announced as the home of the Blaze.[6]

Roster

Carolina Blaze roster
Active roster Coaching staff

Pitchers

Utility players

Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders

  • 86 McKenzie Clark
  • 22 Dakota Kennedy
  • 17 Jenna Laird

Manager

  • Dana Sorensen

Coaches

  • Kara Dill


Roster updated on July 18, 2026

  • Injury icon Disabled list
  • ‡ Inactive list
  • § Suspended list
  •  

Season-by-season results

Season Finish Wins Losses Win pct. Playoffs
20254th717.292Did not qualify

References

  1. ↑ Wilson, Dave (June 4, 2024). "Athletes Unlimited announces softball league to start in 2025". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  2. ↑ "AUSL Reveals Team Identities". auprosports.com. December 4, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ "AUSL Reveals 10 Locations for Inaugural Season". theausl.com. March 10, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Blaze select Karlyn Pickens with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 AUSL College Draft". theausl.com. May 4, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Dill Elevated to AUSL Head Coach". utamavs.com. November 24, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  6. ↑ "AUSL Unveils Home Cities". theausl.com. January 13, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
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