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The Blaze

The Blaze is one of four inaugural teams in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) – a professional softball league in the United States.

Our Team

The unapologetic speed that fuels this team is fire. The Blaze softball team is bold, strong, and sizzles. They are iconically fast and bring heat to the field.

Our Mark

The Blaze logo is modern and refined, with typography that leans forward to evoke motion and progress -- for the sport, for the athletes and for our fans.

BLAZE STAFF

  • Dana Sorensen

    General Manager

    Dana Sorensen

    General Manager

    A former Stanford pitching standout, Dana Sorensen was a three-time NFCA All-American who played in two College Softball World Series and was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame. While competing in the NPF, she pursued her Master’ Degree in Sports Administration from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Sorensen went on to spend three seasons as an assistant coach and Physical Education Instructor at UC Davis in addition to two years as an assistant softball coach at Oregon State. More recently, she returned to her hometown of San Diego to pursue her passion of training and human performance, eventually opening her own pitching instruction and sports performance training business, Sorensen Elite Softball Pitching LLC. In addition to running Sorensen Elite Softball Pitching LLC, Sorensen currently also works alongside Nate Walker and Diamond Solutions to provide pitching data and analytics strategies for collegiate softball programs. A former Stanford pitching standout, Dana Sorensen was a three-time NFCA All-American who played in two College Softball World Series and was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame. While competing in the NPF, she pursued her Master’ Degree in Sports Administration from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Sorensen went on to spend three seasons as an assistant coach and Physical Education Instructor at UC Davis in addition to two years as an assistant softball coach at Oregon State. More recently, she returned to her hometown of San Diego to pursue her passion of training and human performance, eventually opening her own pitching instruction and sports performance training business, Sorensen Elite Softball Pitching LLC. In addition to running Sorensen Elite Softball Pitching LLC, Sorensen currently also works alongside Nate Walker and Diamond Solutions to provide pitching data and analytics strategies for collegiate softball programs. A former Stanford pitching standout, Dana Sorensen was a three-time NFCA All-American who played in two College Softball World Series and was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame. While competing in the NPF, she pursued her Master’ Degree in Sports Administration from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Sorensen went on to spend three seasons as an assistant coach and Physical Education Instructor at UC Davis in addition to two years as an assistant softball coach at Oregon State. More recently, she returned to her hometown of San Diego to pursue her passion of training and human performance, eventually opening her own pitching instruction and sports performance training business, Sorensen Elite Softball Pitching LLC. In addition to running Sorensen Elite Softball Pitching LLC, Sorensen currently also works alongside Nate Walker and Diamond Solutions to provide pitching data and analytics strategies for collegiate softball programs.

  • Alisa Goler

    Head Coach

    Alisa Goler

    Head Coach

    Entering her fifth season as head softball coach at Western Illinois University, Alisa Goler previously was part of the coaching staff at Penn State, Syracuse, and Roosevelt University in addition to a seven-year competitive career in the NPF, where she was named Rookie of the Year in 2011 and earned two All-NPF Team commendations. A three-time All-American at the University of Georgia, Goler participated in the 2009 and 2010 NCAA Women’s College World Series, while setting UGA single-season records for batting average (.455), slugging percentage (.994), on-base percentage (.551), home runs (24), extra-base hits (41), RBI (83), and total bases (164). Goler worked with the USA Elite team this summer, which competed in the Japan Cup Series, and with the USA 18U Junior National Team, which qualified for the 2025 WBSC World Cup.Entering her fifth season as head softball coach at Western Illinois University, Alisa Goler previously was part of the coaching staff at Penn State, Syracuse, and Roosevelt University in addition to a seven-year competitive career in the NPF, where she was named Rookie of the Year in 2011 and earned two All-NPF Team commendations. A three-time All-American at the University of Georgia, Goler participated in the 2009 and 2010 NCAA Women’s College World Series, while setting UGA single-season records for batting average (.455), slugging percentage (.994), on-base percentage (.551), home runs (24), extra-base hits (41), RBI (83), and total bases (164). Goler worked with the USA Elite team this summer, which competed in the Japan Cup Series, and with the USA 18U Junior National Team, which qualified for the 2025 WBSC World Cup.Entering her fifth season as head softball coach at Western Illinois University, Alisa Goler previously was part of the coaching staff at Penn State, Syracuse, and Roosevelt University in addition to a seven-year competitive career in the NPF, where she was named Rookie of the Year in 2011 and earned two All-NPF Team commendations. A three-time All-American at the University of Georgia, Goler participated in the 2009 and 2010 NCAA Women’s College World Series, while setting UGA single-season records for batting average (.455), slugging percentage (.994), on-base percentage (.551), home runs (24), extra-base hits (41), RBI (83), and total bases (164). Goler worked with the USA Elite team this summer, which competed in the Japan Cup Series, and with the USA 18U Junior National Team, which qualified for the 2025 WBSC World Cup.

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    ROUND 2 — you voted for these two plays in Round 1 but now you have to choose the ultimate winner 🏆 

McKenzie Clark Diving Double Play 🆚 Air Aliyah Diving Grab 

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    grab your sunnies bc the future is bright 🌟

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    it’s time to vote for the Play of the Year 🗳️ 

Round 1: Air Aliyah Lays Out 🆚 Rachel Garcia with the Reflexes

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    it’s time to vote for the Play of the Year 🗳️ 

Round 1: McKenzie Clark Spectacular Defense 🆚 Jocelyn Alo Offensive Explosion 

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    love us some @taybeezzyyy 🤪
    we’re a size EVERYTHING 😍

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    nothing quite like that home run feeling ✨

@_jessiwarren_ puts the magical moment into words during this interview with @savvyco 🎙️
    ELITE AT THE PLATE 

@amandalorenz and @aubrey_lynne10 led the league this past summer with 19 hits and a .373 avg 🔥
    and best believe i’ll do it again
    our outties always put in a show in Rosemont 🌹 

@villageofrosemont x @auprosports
    get to know the Bandits Head Coach, @nuvey33 👉

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    all smiles for head coach and gms headshots 🤩

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    our girl is back 🐝 

excited to announce that @sydneymck00 will be joining the 2025 AUSL squad 

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    what a crew 🤩

we had so much fun at the AUSL cocktail hour at @nfcaorg. thank you to everyone who stopped by!🍹 

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    AUSL pass the phone 📲 

annnnnnnnd we won’t be letting Dana skateboard 

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    love seeing these faces at @nfcaorg 😍
    *mic drop* 

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    yesterday, Kim Ng was the keynote speaker at @nfcaorg 🎙️ 

if we took one thing away from the speech it is that professional softball is in good hands 🙌 

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    this photo just struck me out 

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    the AUSL coaches and GMs 😎

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