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On Friday, two standout companies in their individual spaces—Athletes Unlimited (“AU”) and Topps—released a 200-card set that features standout athletes in all four AU sports: softball, basketball, lacrosse and volleyball.
The cards are available starting today at major stores such as Target and Barnes & Noble along with various hobby shops across the nation (click HERE to find the one nearest you) as well as online sites such as Topps and Fanatics.
Topps has been a partner of Athletes Unlimited since its inception in 2020, creating individual sets for each sport and this release marks the first to feature athletes from all four sports in one combined set, as well as the first to be sold at major national retailers.
Here is the official release sent out for publication on Friday, April 28, 2023:
TOPPS AND ATHLETES UNLIMITED PARTNER RELEASE FIRST-EVER TRADING CARD SET FEATURING WOMEN’S PRO BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL, LACROSSE AND VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES TOGETHER
- 200-Card Set Featuring 185 Athletes, Plus Insert Sets and Autographed Cards –
- Available Today at All Target and Barnes & Noble Retail Locations, Hobby Shops and via Topps and Fanatics
April 28, 2023, New York – In yet another major milestone for women’s sports, Athletes Unlimited and Topps today unveiled the first-ever set of trading cards featuring all four Athletes Unlimited sports (basketball, softball, lacrosse and volleyball) combined in one set. The 200-card base set features 185 athletes, and is available beginning today at major retailers, hobby shops (store locator here) and through Topps and Fanatics.
There are also several themed sets (insert sets) throughout the product for fans to collect, along with autograph cards from 85 Athletes Unlimited athletes as well as cards that contain a piece of embedded memorabilia, known as relic cards.
Every base card also has limited versions of the card, called parallels, including Gold Foilboard Parallels limited to 1 in every 24 packs and the unique Foilfractor Parallel that is numbered 1/1. The insert sets include Being Unlimited, Record Breakers, and the RARE Topps Black Gold cards, which are limited to only 250 copies per featured athlete.
Topps has been a partner of Athletes Unlimited since its inception in 2020, creating individual sets for each sport. This set marks the first to feature athletes from all four sports in one combined set, as well as the first to be sold at major national retailers including Target and Barnes & Noble.
“Topps has been an incredible partner and supporter of Athletes Unlimited from the very beginning, showcasing the greatest female athletes in the world and providing our fans with an opportunity to own a piece of history,” said Jon Patricof, CEO and Co-Founder of Athletes Unlimited.
“This new set featuring all four of our sports together marks an important milestone in our shared journey, and we are thrilled to see major retailers feature Athletes Unlimited on their shelves.”
David Leiner, President of Trading Cards at Fanatics Collectibles, adds:
“This year’s Topps Athletes Unlimited trading card set celebrates these incredible athletes and dedicated fans by bringing all four sports together into one combined set,” said
“Athletes Unlimited has created a premiere league for the top female athletes in the world, and Topps is proud to partner with them to continue creating amazing products for their fans and collectors.”
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About Athletes Unlimited
Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2023, Athletes Unlimited is a new model of pro sports, where athletes are decision-makers and individual players are champions of team sports. Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, lacrosse, volleyball and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience, and stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues, with athlete representation on the company’s board of directors, each league led by a Player Executive Committee, and players sharing in long-term profits of the company, all while being proactive in shaping policies supporting the mothers that play in the league. Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation. The second season of Athletes Unlimited Basketball concluded in March 2023, and will be followed by a new season of AUX Softball in June. The 2023 Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse and Softball Championship Seasons are set for this summer followed by the third season of Volleyball this fall. For more information, visit AUProSports.com.
About Topps
Founded in 1938, The Topps Company, Inc. is part of Fanatics Collectibles, the physical and digital trading cards and collectibles company within the Fanatics. Topps entertains and delights consumers through a diversified, engaging, multi-platform product portfolio spanning sports and entertainment that includes physical and digital collectibles, trading cards, trading card games, sticker and album collections, memorabilia and curated experiential events. Featured properties include Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Bundesliga, National Hockey League, Formula 1, Star Wars, Garbage Pail Kids®, and more.
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Here is the complete list of the cards featured in the set; note that names in bold below are pro softball players:
- 1 – Rachel Garcia
- 2 – Becca Block
- 3 – Shannon McCallum
- 4 – Courtney Taylor
- 5 – Falyn Fonoimoana
- 6 – Sydney Pirreca
- 7 – Kalani Brown
- 8 – Nootsara Tomkom
- 9 – Jessica Kuster
- 10 – Aliyah Andrews
- 11 – Hannah Flippen
- 12 – Brittany Carter
- 13 – Aleshia Ocasio
- 14 – Nikki Greene
- 15 – Abby Ramirez
- 16 – Jordan Roberts
- 17 – Kenzie Kent
- 18 – Tina Boe
- 19 – Danni McCray
- 20 – Danielle O’Toole
- 21 – Lauren Stivrins
- 22 – Jill Girardi
- 23 – Haley Warden
- 24 – Taylor Edwards
- 25 – Mira Shane
- 26 – Sha’Dare McNeal
- 27 – Jamie Peterson
- 28 – Laurin Mincy
- 29 – Taylor Morgan
- 30 – Nicole Rangel-Mendes
- 31 – Imani McGee-Stafford
- 32 – Kayla Wood
- 33 – Kiki Harrigan
- 34 – Carli Lloyd
- 35 – Dani Drews
- 36 – Val Nichol
- 37 – Amanda Lorenz
- 38 – Shannon Saile
- 39 – Jenna Rosenthal
- 40 – Erin Fairs
- 41 – Ally Kennedy
- 42 – Antoinette Bannister
- 43 – DJ Sanders
- 44 – Rebecca Harris
- 45 – Britt Read
- 46 – Carrie Eberle
- 47 – Ray Santos
- 48 – Sammy Jo Tracy
- 49 – Halle Majorana
- 50 – Jantel Lavender
- 51 – Rachael Fara
- 52 – Ronika Stone
- 53 – Lianna Sybeldon
- 54 – Taylor McQuillin
- 55 – Kelsey Harshman
- 56 – Air Hearn
- 57 – Alisha Childress
- 58 – Natasha Cloud
- 59 – Gwen Svekis
- 60 – Karsta Lowe
- 61 – Greta Cecchetti
- 62 – Caroline Wakefield
- 63 – Lizzie Colson
- 64 – Aurora Cordingley
- 65 – Dempsey Arsenault
- 66 – Emma Willis
- 67 – Takoia Larry
- 68 – Danielle McCray
- 69 – Sam Geiersbach
- 70 – Ali Bastianelli
- 71 – Tianna Hawkins
- 72 – Lauren Gilbert
- 73 – Antoinette Thompson
- 74 – Sydney Watson
- 75 – Niki Withers
- 76 – Natalia Valentin-Anderson
- 77 – Nicole Levy
- 78 – Caleigh Clifton
- 79 – Tori Dilfer
- 80 – Sam Apuzzo
- 81 – DiJonai Carrington
- 82 – Sheilla Castro
- 83 – Mercedes Russell
- 84 – Erica Wilson
- 85 – Courtney Gano
- 86 – Marjorie Butler
- 87 – Chelsea Phillips
- 88 – Ally Palermo
- 89 – Sis Bates
- 90 – Taylor Bruns Tegenrot
- 91 – Kyra Pelton
- 92 – Dominique Wilson
- 93 – Courtney Williams
- 94 – Katrina Geiger
- 95 – Ally Mastroianni
- 96 – Taylor Fricano
- 97 – Sierra Romero
- 98 – Molly Little
- 99 – Scottie Rose Growney
- 100 – Leah Edmond
- 101 – Victoria Hayward
- 102 – Anissa Urtez
- 103 – Aubrey Leach
- 104 – Isabelle Harrison
- 105 – Taylor Sandbothe
- 106 – Sydney Colson
- 107 – Sashel Palacios
- 108 – Naomi Santos-Lamb
- 109 – Alex Aust Holman
- 110 – Madison Villines
- 111 – Sahvanna Jaquish
- 112 – Bethania De La Cruz
- 113 – Ella Simkins
- 114 – Katie O’Donnell
- 115 – Sam Fischer
- 116 – Drew Edelman
- 117 – Meme Jackson
- 118 – Tina Roy
- 119 – Sarah Cooper
- 120 – Toccara Ross
- 121 – Grace Hunter
- 122 – Amanda Chidester
- 123 – Kristen Carr
- 124 – Sara Groenewegen
- 125 – Morgan Hentz
- 126 – Kelsey Mitchell
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Sydney Romero’s card is #127. 127 – Sydney Romero
- 128 – Deja McClendon
- 129 – Essence Carson
- 130 – Naya Crittenden
- 131 – Jazmyn Jackson
- 132 – Erika Piancastelli
- 133 – Caylee Waters
- 134 – Megan Wiggins
- 135 – Shannon Rhodes
- 136 – Lindsey McKone
- 137 – Tori Vidales
- 138 – Hana Lishman
- 139 – Odyssey Sims
- 140 – Briahanna Jackson
- 141 – Jamie Ortega
- 142 – Nomaris Vélez Agosto
- 143 – Amanda Benson
- 144 – Eri Xue
- 145 – Aury Cruz
- 146 – Alyssa Parrella
- 147 – Molly McCage
- 148 – Cassidy Lichtman
- 149 – Alyssa Denham
- 150 – Molly Wolf
- 151 – Grace Griffin
- 152 – Becca Wann-Taylor
- 153 – Taylor Vanthof
- 154 – Meg Douty
- 155 – Destinee Walker
- 156 – Kelsey Huff
- 157 – Kalei Mau
- 158 – Lexie Brown
- 159 – Lindsay Stalzer
- 160 – Haylie McCleney
- 161 – Haylie Wagner
- 162 – Bubba Nickles
- 163 – CC Andrews
- 164 – Cortney Fortunato
- 165 – Ty Young
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Dejah Mulipola’s card is #166. 166 – Dejah Mulipola
- 167 – Morgan Zerkle
- 168 – Nadia Taylor
- 169 – Shayna Pirreca
- 170 – Akela Maize
- 171 – Lilli Piper
- 172 – Kirby Burkholder
- 173 – Taj Cole
- 174 – Lauren Manis
- 175 – Mollie Stevens
- 176 – Marie McCool
- 177 – Kady Glynn
- 178 – Peyton St. George
- 179 – Emma Trenchard
- 180 – Andie Aldave
- 181 – Mia Davidson
- 182 – Molly Dougherty
- 183 – Charlotte North
- 184 – Taylor Moreno
- 185 – Paulina DiFatta
- 186 – Point Denied Volleyball Combo Cards
- 187 – Gold Squad Softball Combo Cards
- 188 – Medal Count Softball Combo Cards
- 189 – Intro Hype Lacrosse Combo Cards
- 190 – Home Run Celly Softball Combo Cards
- 191 – Point, Set, Match Volleyball Combo Cards
- 192 – Goal Celly Lacrosse Combo Cards
- 193 – Gettin’ Buckets Basketball Combo Cards
- 194 – Whole Squad Ready Basketball Combo Cards
- 195 – Winning the Tip Basketball Combo Cards
- 196 – 2022 Softball PEC Group Softball Combo Cards
- 197 – 2022 Basketball PEC Group Basketball Combo Cards
- 198 – 2022 Lacrosse PEC Group Lacrosse Combo Cards
- 199 – 2022 Volleyball PEC Group Volleyball Combo Cards
- 200 – Playing on 50th Anniversary of Title IX Combo Cards