Sierra Sacco-Ferrie Named to U.S. Women’s Elite Softball Team for International Cup

Sierra Sacco-Ferrie of Mississippi State has been named to the U.S. Women’s Elite Softball Team for the 2026 International Cup, set for July 30 to Aug. 3 in Oklahoma City, according to USA Softball.

The outfielder, who was a consensus All-American at MSU from 2024-25, is making her second appearance representing the United States. She previously played in the USA Down Under series in Australia this past January, batting .375 with two home runs and five runs scored, per USA Softball.

The International Cup, sanctioned by the World Baseball Softball Confederation, will feature 20 games over five days. Participating teams include top-ranked Japan, the United States, Canada, Chinese Taipei, China, Australia, American Samoa, and Team USA’s Women’s Elite Team. The teams have been divided into two groups for pool play.

Mississippi State head coach Samantha Ricketts will coach the American Samoa squad, which is making its first appearance at the event. Several current and former Bulldogs are eligible for selection to the team, which will compete against Japan in its opening game. The U.S. Women’s National Team is in a separate group with Australia, Canada, and China.

USA Softball has a strong history at the International Cup, with an 83-8 all-time record and 11 titles since 2005. The U.S. team has won the tournament the last three years and has fielded a Women’s Elite Team three times, posting a 12-6 record. The tournament’s medal rounds are scheduled for Aug. 2 and 3, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the playoff stage.

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