Supernovas Battle Dallas for MLV Championship at 2 p.m. Saturday

May 8, 2026 - FRISCO, Texas - The Omaha Supernovas return to the Major League Volleyball Championship stage Saturday afternoon as they face the Dallas Pulse in the league's "Match For a Million" Championship at 2 p.m. CDT. The Novas are seeking its second MLV Championship in the last three seasons. The Supernovas earned their spot in the title match after rallying for a dramatic five-set semifinal victory over the top-seeded Indy Ignite Thursday night. Omaha now takes on championship host and No. 2 seed Dallas Pulse at the Comerica Cen... Full Story

Orlando Valkyries Named 2026 Women of the Year Honorees

May 8, 2026 - The Orlando Valkyries have been named 2026 Women of the Year honorees by Orlando Magazine, recognizing the collective impact of the team, coaching staff, and front office in shaping the future of women's professional sports in Central Florida. The feature highlights the organization's 2025 championship success alongside its broader commitment to community engagement, youth development, and creating opportunities for the next generation of athletes and leaders. Vice President Sarah Ratzlaff Named Finalist for Greater ... Full Story

Dallas Pulse Advance to 2026 MLV Championship Match in 3-1 Victory over San Diego Mojo

May 8, 2026 - FRISCO, Texas - In its inaugural season, the Dallas PULSE (1-0) advanced to the 2026 MLV Championship match with a four-set semifinal victory (28-30, 25-18, 25-17, 25-10) over the San Diego Mojo (0-1) on Thursday night at Comerica Center in the franchise's first-ever postseason appearance. MLV's tough tandem of Dallas PULSE outside hitters Sofia Maldonado Diaz and Mimi Colyer once again powered the offense, combining for 48 points and 39 kills. Maldonado Diaz led all players with 25 points on 21 kills (.212) and four bloc... Full Story

Supernovas Punch Ticket to 2026 MLV Championship Match After Five-Set Thriller over Indy

May 8, 2026 - OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas are headed back to their second MLV Championship match in three seasons, outlasting the top-seeded Indy Ignite (23-6) in a five-set semifinal thriller, 25-22, 21-25, 27-29, 25-20, 15-13, on Thursday night in front of 2,500 at the Comerica Center. The Novas (15-14) will look to capture their second MLV Championship when they face host and No. 2 seed Dallas Pulse, which advanced with a win over the No. 3 seed San Diego Mojo. Avenging last season's semifinal loss to the Ignite, the Super... Full Story

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• Indy Ignite have 'brutal' end to MLV record-setting season, look forward to 2027 - MLV Indianapolis Star (May 8)
  
• San Diego Mojo lose in MLV semifinals, ending franchise's run after three seasons - MLV San Diego Union-Tribune (May 8)
  
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• Indy Ignite takes on Omaha Supernovas in MLV championship 2026 semifinal - MLV Indianapolis Star (May 8)
  
• MLV championship 2026: Indy Ignite lose vs Omaha Supernovas in semifinal - MLV Indianapolis Star (May 8)
  
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