NEWS

There’s something powerful about standing at a ballfield before the season begins. The field is quiet. The fences are still. The rosters are not yet complete. But you can feel it coming. That’s where we are right now with the New England Deaf Softball Organization (NEDSO). With one month remaining before registration closes, the foundation of the 2026 season is starting to take shape. Players are signing up. Regional leaders are stepping forward. Conversations are happening a

The New England Deaf Softball Organization is entering its next phase. As planning continues for the 2026 season, the focus is simple: Commitment before format. Before finalizing season length, divisional structure, roster limits, or playoff configuration, confirmed player numbers must be secured. Decisions will not be built on assumptions. They will be built on verified registration. NEDSO 2026 will operate under two tracks: Competitive League and Development League. Competi

Oxford, MA — June 28, 2025 The sky was gray. The air hung heavy. But something louder than thunder stirred in the dirt at Ruel Field. NEDSO wasn’t born with a trophy. It was born with a pulse. Deaf players. CODAs. First-timers. Veterans. From three squads — Red, Green, and Blue — they showed up not for money, banners, or promises. Just gloves, grit, and a belief that softball could mean something deeper. And by sundown, it did. “FUN = SUCCESS” — THE SPARK WE NEEDED For Scott

History is being made. On June 28th, 2025, we step onto the field in Oxford, Massachusetts, for the very first official NEDSO tournament.  This isn’t just a game. It’s the launch of something Deaf athletes across New England have waited for, and something many thought would never come back. “They let it die. I brought it back.” – Commissioner Chris Marchese What once was fading — Deaf softball, regional rivalries, community pride — is now burning again. This is the beginning

The moment it drops… everything changes. Commissioner Chris Marchese  isn’t just bringing Deaf softball back. He’s rewriting how the game is played — and how it feels . You’ve heard of The Gauntlet  — the brutal playoff format where underdogs claw for survival and the #1 seed calls their shot. But that’s only the end of the story. Now, Chris is flipping the regular season  too. THE COMMISSIONER’S CHALLENGE Every team gets one shot. One game. One spotlight. One chance to shift

“Not every idea is built to disrupt the game. This one is.” – Commissioner Chris Marchese A new format. A harder path. One shot to survive. This is Marchese's Gauntlet. A bold idea is circulating behind closed doors — and it could reshape the entire end-of-season experience for NEDSO. It’s called The Gauntlet  — a high-stakes playoff format currently being developed by Commissioner Chris Marchese. Nothing is official yet, but a handful of trusted players have already been pu

"The storm is here. Scott Simpson Jr. returns." Scott Simpson Jr.  doesn’t need an introduction. Former NEAAD MVP. Softball tactician. Quiet leader with a clutch gene you can’t teach . He was the kind of player you remembered — and the kind of teammate you never forgot. But like all legends… there came a silence. Life pulled him in other directions. The cleats hit the shelf. And for years, the game missed his name in the lineup. Until now. THE RETURN “I saw my friend putting

Whispers are getting louder. The league’s starting to stir. And one name is back on everyone’s radar: Scott Simpson Jr. The former NEAAD MVP . A silent assassin with a glove made of gold and ice in his veins. He made the game look easy — then vanished from it. But legends don’t retire. They reload. The Return No One Expected — But Everyone Wanted Sources close to the league say Scott’s training. Watching. Waiting. A few swings here. A few reps there. And now… the smoke is tur

We’re excited to announce the launch of the New England Deaf Softball Organization (NEDSO)! Our mission is to bring together Deaf, Hard of Hearing, CODA, and SODA players across the region for fun, competition, and community. This season, we’re introducing regional leagues, exciting tournaments, and a platform to celebrate the love of slowpitch softball and Deaf culture. Stay tuned for updates on team registrations, game schedules, and special events. Whether you’re a player,