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. 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.
The league used a touring model in its inaugural 2025 season, and the Blaze finished in fourth place with a 7–17 record. 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. In January 2026, North Carolina was announced as the home of the Blaze.
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Season-by-season results +SeasonFinishWinsLossesWin pct.Playoffs 2025 4th 7 17 Did not qualify
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