By MATT PIKE
There is another professional sports team in Kansas City, as the KC Diamonds will compete as a founding member in the newly formed Professional Softball League.
The KC Diamonds is a non-profit organization led by a volunteer board and features youth teams and announced it’s launch earlier this week at the home of the Kansas City Monarchs Legends Field, near the Tanger Kansas City outlet at the Legends. The team begins its season against the Atlanta Smoke in Atlanta June 11th. The home opener on June 17th will be against the Florida Vibe.
“This is a defining moment for softball in Kansas City,” Diamonds General Manager, Jeremy McDowell, said in a news release. “The KC Diamonds represent opportunity, visibility, and growth for professional women’s sports. Kansas City has already proven it shows up for softball, and now it has a team to call its own.”
Tickets for the inaugural season will go on sale Feb. 1. The team signed its first two players as well in Leah Boggs, catcher, and Savannah Henley, a pitcher who are both University of Virginia alumni.
The PSL consists of seven inaugural teams: Atlanta Smoke, Chattanooga Chill, Florida Breeze, Florida Heat, Florida Vibe, New York Rise, and the Diamonds. Each team will carry a roster of 20 players. The PSL’s inaugural season will also be broadcast exclusively on the All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN), Amazon Prime, Pluto TV and DirecTV.
“This is a milestone moment for professional fastpitch softball,” said spokesperson and Florida Vibe owner Ryan Moore, in the release.
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