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5th World Cup of Softbal

July 22 - 26, 2010

OKLAHOMA CITY — International softball returns to the Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA) Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City when the 2010 USA Softball Women's National Team takes on Canada, Japan and the USA Futures Team at the 5th World Cup of Softball, July 22-26. 

“There is nothing like the World Cup,” said two-time Olympian Jennie Finch. “It is the best environment and my favorite event each year. I look forward to competing at the greatest softball complex in the World and in front of the World’s Greatest Fans. I get chills just thinking about it again and am really looking forward to returning to Oklahoma City.” 

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"We are proud to welcome world-class softball back to Oklahoma City for this premier event in International women's fast pitch softball," said ASA Executive Director Ron Radigonda. "The World Cup of Softball has proven to be one of the premier events in the softball community, attracting the highest level athletes from across the country and the world. For our athletes, the World Cup provides one of the only opportunities to play before a home crowd with 'USA' written across their chests so we hope people come out to the stadium to make this experience special for them." 

Expected to represent Team USA are two-time Olympians Jennie Finch, Jessica Mendoza, Cat Osterman and Natasha Watley, who helped lead the U.S. to the Gold Medal in Athens and Silver Medal in Beijing. Members of 2008 Olympic Silver Medal winning team also scheduled to play in the 5th World Cup of Softball are Olympic silver medalists Monica Abbott, Andrea Duran, Vicky Galindo, Lauren Lappin and Caitlin Lowe. The official roster for USA Futures will be chosen by the USA Softball Women's National Team Selection Committee and will be named at a later date to be announced. 

“The USA Futures team will be a great way to identify the future pipeline of our National team program,” added Radigonda. 

All session reserved ($75) and all session general admission ($40) tickets are on sale now by calling 1-800-654-8337 or by visiting www.softballoutlet.com/shop_tickets.asp. Also on sale now is the Ultimate Fan Zone package ($275), which includes a meal with Team USA as well as an autograph session with the team that is only open to Ultimate Fan Zone ticket holders. The Ultimate Fan Zone also includes an all-session reserved seat in the premier section of ASA Hall of Fame Stadium for every game of the World Cup, a personalized replica USA jersey, and free parking. Single session tickets will go on sale at a later date. (See schedule below). 

“The World Cup of Softball gets more exciting each and every year and 2010 is no exception,” said two-time Olympian Jessica Mendoza. “Where else can you see the best softball in the World and see the U.S. face off on home soil? Only at the World Cup in Oklahoma City. The fans have always been outstanding and we hope to put on quite a show come July.” 

Canada, Japan and the USA played in the 2009 KFC World Cup of Softball 4 with the Americans taking the Gold Medal. Canada defeated Japan to take the Bronze Medal. After the World Cup in July 2009, Japan faced Team USA again at the Japan Cup Sendai City, Japan. In the championship, Finch drove in the game's only two runs in the first inning, and held a no hitter into the seventh inning. The Americans also faced Canada twice at the 2009 Pan American Championship Qualifier in Maracay, Venezuela, in August 2009. In the first match-up, Team USA suffered their only loss of the 2009 season, but came back to upset Canada in the Gold Medal Game. 

Note: All games will be played at the main stadium field and times are subject to change. 

Thursday – July 22 

7:00 PM USA vs. Canada 

9:00 PM Japan vs. USA Futures 

Friday – July 23 

3:00 PM Canada vs. USA Futures 

7:00 PM USA vs. Japan 

9:00 PM Canada vs. Japan 

Saturday – July 24 

11:00 AM USA vs. USA Futures 

7:00 PM USA vs. Japan 

9:00 PM Canada vs. USA Futures 

Sunday – July 25 

Noon Japan vs. USA Futures 

4:00 PM USA vs. Canada 

7:00 PM USA vs. USA Futures 

9:00 PM Japan vs. Canada 

Monday- July 26 

4:00 PM #3 vs. #4 

8:00 PM #1 vs. #2 

The 5th World Cup of Softball is sanctioned by the International Softball Federation, the governing body of softball internationally as recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). 

Tickets can be purchased through the ASA merchandise website at http://www.softballoutlet.com/shop_tickets.asp or by calling 1-800-654-8337. 

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