Eagles primed to soar

China's expanded contingent in US women's pro softball league aiming to make an impact

After a tough debut season in the elite ranks, the Beijing Shougang Eagles are aiming to take China's first women's pro softball team to the next level.

The Eagles, comprised almost entirely of players from China's national team, competed last season in US-based National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) - a groundbreaking opportunity for the nation's best to face play-for-pay squads of international talent.