Blockbuster MLP Trade: Tyra Black to Columbus Sliders for Danni-Elle Townsend
The Columbus Sliders acquired Tyra Black from the Dallas Flash in exchange for Danni-Elle Townsend and cash — a deal framed as one with consequences for both 2026 and the years ahead.
MLP's Trade Window #2 produced its biggest move yet on June 15: the Columbus Sliders acquire Tyra Black; the Dallas Flash receive Danni-Elle Townsend and cash ▶ MLP (news) ↗.
Black had sat out MLP Austin this weekend for Dallas due to illness and/or injury ▶ The Dink (newsletter) ↗. Once healthy, she'll partner with Parris Todd — a women's doubles combination they've already run on the PPA Tour ▶ The Dink (newsletter) ↗.
"This is a blockbuster trade that could have major consequences this year, but also into the following years." ▶ The Dink (newsletter) ↗
The trade landed mid-event during MLP Austin, where the Sliders had just swept Pool A without Todd and reached the #1 v. #1 final. Adding Black to a lineup that already won Pool A without its starting woman signals real ambition for the back half of the season.
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