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 official season to begin June, 19 2024.[2]
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 |
The league is unrelated to the defunct league that used the names National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) and Women's Pro Softball League (WPSL) along with 2021's Women's Professional Fastpitch, or the current Women's Professional Fastpitch.
Teams
edit| 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
edit| Season | Champion | Coach | Score | Runner-up | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Oklahoma City Spark | Amber Flores | 11-4 | Florida Vibe | Leah Amico |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "New US professional softball league: Women's Professional Fastpitch (WPF)". softballamerica.com.
- ^ "Welcome to Association of Fastpitch Professionals". fastpitchprofessionals.com. Retrieved May 8, 2024.