Los Angeles Astra Joins the PUL South Division
The Premier Ultimate League is excited to announce the addition of the Los Angeles Astra to the PUL South Division beginning in 2025.
The Astra came into existence in 2019 as a Western Ultimate League franchise. They competed in the league for four seasons. In 2024, the Astra were acquired by a new ownership group and are excited to get back onto the field in 2025.
"We’re thrilled to embark on this incredible journey and join such a dynamic and competitive league. It's an exciting new chapter for our team, and we’re ready to bring our passion and commitment to this new stage. We’re working tirelessly to deliver the fans an amazing new experience, bring a fresh energy to the season, and make an impact both on and off the field. Our goal is to continue building something special in Los Angeles, and we’re eager to get started on what will be an unforgettable season," said Astra Owner Ashley Hart.
The PUL and Astra have been in communication with various stakeholders at the WUL throughout this process. The PUL does not have plans or intentions to add more Western teams to the league.
"Welcoming the Los Angeles Astra to the PUL is an exciting step for our organization. We look forward to seeing how they’ll inspire fans and players and further our mission of promoting equity and opportunity in professional Ultimate," said Commissioner Amanda Dallas.
The PUL’s mission is to achieve equity in the sport of Ultimate by increasing accessibility to the sport for, and visibility of women, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, and genderfluid people through high-quality competition, leadership experiences, and community partnerships. Our league strives for gender, racial, and economic diversity in the sport of Ultimate.
Teams interested in joining the PUL will be expected to align with our mission, and there will be questions in the aforementioned application related to how you plan to fulfill this expectation and your team’s mission. If you or your team are interested in joining the PUL in the future, email us at premierultimateleague@gmail.com. The league board reserves the right to accept, reject, or postpone applications, but pledges to keep the decision and rationale transparent.
Support the Los Angeles Astra as they embark on their first season in the PUL. Purchase season ticket packages now. Looking to support women’s and gender-expansive Ultimate? Donate to the PUL today.