Portland Cascade
Sport | Softball |
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| Founded | 2025 |
| League | Athletes Unlimited Softball League |
| Based in | Hillsboro, Oregon |
| Stadium | Hillsboro Ballpark |
| Colors | Navy, light blue and red |
Head coach | Tairia Flowers |
| General manager | Jami Lobpries |
| Website | theausl |
The Portland Cascade are a women's professional softball team based in Hillsboro, Oregon, that competes in Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). The Cascade play their home games at Hillsboro Ballpark.
History
In June 2024, Athletes Unlimited announced the creation of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, which featured four teams.[1] The league used a touring model in its first season, but switched to city-based format for the 2026 season. In November 2025, the Cascade were announced as an expansion team for the 2026 season.[2] On December 23, 2025, Tairia Flowers was named the inaugural head coach of the Cascade.[3] In January 2026, Portland was announced as the home of the Cascade.[4][5]
Roster
| Active roster | Coaching staff |
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Pitchers
Utility players
Catchers
Infielders
Outfielders
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Manager
Coaches
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References
- ↑ Wilson, Dave (June 4, 2024). "Athletes Unlimited announces softball league to start in 2025". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Oklahoma City Spark, Cascade join AUSL for 2026 expansion". ESPN.com. November 12, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Cascade names Olympic Gold Medalist Tairia Flowers Head Coach". theausl.com. December 23, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ "AUSL Unveils Home Cities". theausl.com. January 13, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ Postman, Quinn (June 18, 2026). "What to know about AUSL's Portland Cascade ahead of debut home series". The Oregonian. Retrieved July 18, 2026.