Association of Fastpitch Professionals
Current season, competition or edition: 2024 Association of Fastpitch Professionals season | |
| Sport | Fastpitch softball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| First season | 2024[1] |
| No. of teams | 4 |
| Country | United States |
| Official website | www |
Association of Fastpitch Professionals (AFP) is a professional women's fastpitch softball league in the United States consisting of independent teams in collaboration to create a platform for competition at the highest level. The new league began its promotional campaign in 2023 and launched its first and only official season to begin June 19, 2024.[2] The league disbanded and was folded into Connect Softball, with some teams leaving for competing leagues.[3]
Teams
| Team | City | Stadium | Joined | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Spark | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Gerry Pinkston Stadium/ USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium |
2024 | Amber Flores |
| New York Rise | Hempstead, New York | Bill Edwards Stadium | 2024 | Rodney McCray |
| Chattanooga Steam | Chattanooga, Tennessee | Frost Stadium | 2024 | Marty McDaniel |
| Florida Vibe | Bradenton, Florida | SCF Softball Complex | 2024 | Leah Amico |
Championship Series
| Season | Champion | Coach | Score | Runner-up | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Oklahoma City Spark | Amber Flores | 11-4 | Florida Vibe | Leah Amico |
See also
References
- ^ "New US professional softball league: Women's Professional Fastpitch (WPF)". softballamerica.com.
- ^ "Welcome to Association of Fastpitch Professionals". fastpitchprofessionals.com. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ https://connectsportsevents.com/
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