American Samoa Softball

28/04/2026

28/04/2026

18U Men’s Softball team journey to Palmerston

27/04/2026

Our U18 Men’s National Team falls to Australia in the semifinals bringing our journey in the WBSC Oceania Qualifier to a close.

Our team competed with heart, pride, and resilience, representing American Samoa with true spirit from start to finish. This tournament also marks an important step as men’s fastpitch continues to grow and pick up momentum in our island and these young athletes are helping lead that movement. Saying we are proud of them is an understatement.

We extend our best wishes to Australia and New Zealand as they move forward to represent the WBSC Oceania region at the WBSC U18 Men’s Softball World Cup. Thank you for the friendship and fellowship, American Samoa is proud to stand alongside you as part of Oceania softball. 🇦🇸🌏

A huge fa‘afetai tele lava to New Zealand for being outstanding hosts throughout the WBSC Oceania Qualifier.

To our families, friends, and supporters near and far: fa‘afetai tele lava for lifting our boys with your prayers, messages, and unwavering belief. Your support carried this team every step of the way. Vi‘ia le Atua i mea uma. God is good!

Safe travels to our team as they ✈️ travel back. If you’re available on Wednesday 04/29/2026, come out to the Pago Pago International Airport to welcome them home. The first flight arrives at 8:30am and the last flight arrives 10:30am.

📷 Team photos with Softball Australia & Softball New Zealand

26/04/2026

Final score vs New Zealand: 11–1.

Our boys kept fighting through every inning and created their own moments on offense. American Samoa got on the board in the 3rd thanks to Matai Laussen’s discipline and hustle; he drew a walk, stole second, stole third, and came home on a throwing error. Pure effort, pure heart.

Tomorrow our American Samoa U18 Men’s National Team is back on the field against Australia, fighting for a spot to challenge the tournament’s #1 team, New Zealand.

Thank you to all our supporters near and far! Viia le Atua!

📸: Matai Laussen & Head Coach Kameron interviewing with Beyond the Dugout media crew.

26/04/2026

Not the result we wanted earlier today, but the our team played better, showing more discipline at the plate and putting runners on throughout the game. Kalbrhen, Shaun, Logan, and Harry all walked on, and Tapakea got on base after being hit by a pitch, giving us multiple chances but the scoring opportunities didn’t fall our way today.

A proud moment for the team, pitcher Harry Fatu recorded his first strikeout of the competition on the mound today.

We regroup, reset, and get ready for the next game at 7:45pm against New Zealand. Let’s Go 🇦🇸🥎 ASA!! 📣

25/04/2026

🇦🇸 Day 2 of the WBSC Oceania World Cup Qualifier!

Our American Samoa Men’s U18 National Softball Team is back on the field today.

Game 1: vs Australia at 1 PM
Game 2: vs New Zealand at 7 PM

📺 Watch live on YouTube now:
https://www.youtube.com/

📋 Play‑by‑play, schedule & results:
https://www.wbscoceania.org/en/events/2026-wbsc-oceania-u-18-mens-softball-qualification-event-2026/schedule-and-results

📷: Starting lineup for today’s game against Australia

📣 Go Team American Samoa! Manuia le ta!

25/04/2026

Game 2 is in the books. Malo le finau ma le fa’amalosi boys! After a tough back‑to‑back double header today, our boys regroup and get ready for tomorrow’s games.

Tune in tomorrow as our American Samoa 🇦🇸 18U Men’s Softball National Team hits the field again!

Game 4 vs Australia - 1 PM, April 25

Game 5 vs New Zealand - 7 PM, April 25

Go Team American Samoa! 🇦🇸

📷 Harry Fatu, Pitcher - American Samoa Men’s Softball National Team

25/04/2026

Despite a tough loss to Australia in Game 1, our boys stayed composed, kept their heads up, and continued to battle. 🇦🇸

Our 18U Men’s National Team is regrouping and getting ready for Game 2 against New Zealand.

Tune in at 4pm today (American Samoa time) and keep the support coming. Let’s Go ASA!! 📣

24/04/2026

🇦🇸 Tune in and support our American Samoa Softball 18U Men’s National Team!

They’re competing today in the WBSC Oceania World Cup Qualifier, let’s cheer them on from home!

Today’s Game Schedule:
• Game 1 — 1:00 PM (AS Time)
• Game 2 — 4:00 PM (AS Time)

📊 Schedule, results & play‑by‑play:
https://www.wbscoceania.org/en/events/2026-wbsc-oceania-u-18-mens-softball-qualification-event-2026/schedule-and-results

📺 Watch live on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/

22/04/2026