OKLAHOMA CITY — USA Softball has announced the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Women’s National Team (WNT) Program at two international events in 2026 — the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) World Cup Group C Stage Event and the USA Softball International Cup.
Selected by the Women’s National Team Selection Committee (WNTSC), the 2026 WBSC World Cup Group C roster features 16 athletes who will represent Team USA September 12-16 in Oklahoma City. Additionally, 18 athletes have been named to the U.S. Women’s Elite Team roster for the 2026 International Cup. Slated for July 30-August 3 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, the event will feature both squads, along with two additional athletes competing with the WNT. This announcement follows the prior release of the WNT Athlete Pool.
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The 2026 WBSC World Cup Group C roster features two members of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team, seven athletes from the 2025 World Games gold medal squad and 10 players who competed in the 2025 USA Down Under Series. One of the newest additions to the WNT Athlete Pool, Megan Grant will once again represent the U.S. after competing in the 2023 and 2024 Japan All-Star Series.
The 16-player roster includes former student-athletes from three NCAA Division I conferences — the SEC (10 athletes), Big 12 (three athletes) and Big Ten (three athletes). Oklahoma leads all schools with four members, followed by UCLA with three, while Kentucky and Tennessee each tab two athletes. Other universities represented include Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma State and Texas with one athlete apiece. Jocelyn Erickson (Florida) and Hannah Flippen (Utah) will compete with Team USA at the 2026 International Cup this summer.
“This is an outstanding group of athletes, and the depth of talent in our program continues to grow,” said U.S. WNT head coach Patty Gasso. “Selecting the roster is never easy, but we’re fortunate to have a strong blend of experience and skill, with each athlete bringing something unique to the team. This group has earned the opportunity through their hard work, and I’m excited to see what we can accomplish together as we chase gold this fall at the WBSC World Cup Group Stage.”
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The U.S. Women’s Elite Team roster is highlighted by five current student-athletes and 13 former student-athletes. Among them, Kendall Wells (Oklahoma) and Taylor Shumaker (Florida) will make their international debuts after earning spots in the 2026 WNT Athlete Pool. Bringing a wealth of international experience, five athletes return after competing in the 2025 USA Down Under Series, while four members of the 2025 World Games gold medal team will also take the field with the Elite Team.
The roster includes athletes from six NCAA Division I conferences: the SEC (eight athletes), Big Ten (six athletes), AAC (one athlete), ACC (one athlete), Big 12 (one athlete) and Sun Belt (one athlete). Representing 11 NCAA Division I universities, UCLA leads the pack with five athletes, followed by Oklahoma with three and Texas with two. Duke, Florida, LSU, Marshall, Mississippi State, Texas Tech, Washington and Wichita State are also represented with one athlete each.
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Fans will have the opportunity to see all 36 athletes in action at the 2026 International Cup, scheduled for July 30-August 3 at Devon Park. Tickets are on sale now through SeatGeek.com.
Athletes were selected by the WNTSC based on previous and ongoing evaluations at the collegiate levels as well as USA Softball National Team events, trials and camps.
For more information on the USA Softball Women’s National Team Program, visit USASoftball.com.