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Birmingham Iron pro softball team to debut in Trussville in 2027
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Professional softball is coming to the Birmingham-metro area.
This week, the Professional Softball League (PSL) announced the creation of a six-team league that will include an independently-owned organization called the Birmingham Iron.
The local team is owned by Matt Kornegay, who also serves as USA Softball Commissioner for the state of Florida and is a director for USA Softball of Alabama.
The team will play at Bill Roberts Stadium at Hewitt-Trussville High School.
Kornegay told Bham Now he sees it as a big moment for the city:
“It’s an opportunity for Birmingham to support women athletics. This is an opportunity for Birmingham to showcase what kind of town it is, what kind of sports town it is.”
Matt Kornegay, Birmingham Iron Owner
Birmingham Iron season begins summer 2027
The league’s season will begin in the Summer of 2027. They will play a 40-game season culminating in the PSL Championship.
Here are the other five teams in the Professional Softball League:
- Florida Vibe
- Knoxville Miracle
- St. Louis Gateway Gold
- Atlanta Smoke
- Kansas City Diamonds
Birmingham Iron roster is almost filled
Kornegay told Bham Now the Iron has already filled 15 of the 18 roster slots.
Some of the players include:
- Crimson Tide stars Kali Heivilin and Alex Salter
- Auburn Tigers McKaela Walker and Icess Tresvik
- UAB Blazer Softball Coach and former Purdue softball player Kiley Goff
Want to support the new professional team? The Birmingham Iron welcomes sponsorship. Learn more about ticket sales and the 40-game schedule at the Birmingham Iron website.
