Last Week around the Leagues

December 2, 2025 - This past week the Dallas Pulse selected Wisconsin's Outside Hitter Mimi Colyer with the first overall pick in the Major League Volleyball Draft, Canadian Premier League side York United FC rebranded as Inter Toronto Football Club, and the Professional Women's Hockey League's Seattle Torrent set an attendance record with over 16,000 fans for their home opener. Highlights from this week come from Major League Volleyball, the Ultimate Frisbee Association, Canadian Premier League, Major League Soccer, National Women's Soccer... Full Story

Ignite President and General Manager Mary Kay Huse Named to Indianapolis Business Journal Inaugural C-Suite Awards List

December 2, 2025 - Indy Ignite President and General Manager Mary Kay Huse is among 23 executives being honored today as a part of Indianapolis Business Journal's inaugural class of C-Suite awardees. The executives lead Indiana companies of all sizes and represent a variety of industries including sports, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, law, and more. Huse and her fellow honorees are being celebrated along with six top CEOs at IBJ's first CEO of the Year and C-Suite Awards event today at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. "I am happy to ... Full Story

Major League Rugby Announces Leadership Transition, Ushers in New Co-President Model

December 2, 2025 - DALLAS, TX - Major League Rugby (MLR) today announced a transition in its executive leadership, as Nic Benson steps down from his role as Chief Executive Officer. Benson, who has been integral to the league's development since its inception and served as CEO since early 2023, departs having overseen the creation of a historic joint venture, Anthem Rugby Carolina, in partnership with MLR, World Rugby and USA Rugby, as well as strategic media developments, including the growth of The Rugby Network, the ESPN partnership, and... Full Story

Three Woodchucks, Two Ignite Players Earn League-Wide Hitting Honors

December 1, 2025 - Rochester, Minn. - The Northwoods League is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Rawlings Hitting Awards for both baseball and softball. This award is given to the player at each position who had the best batting average during the 2025 regular season. Three Woodchucks took home hitting accolades this season with Max Soliz at catcher, Dom Rodriguez at first base, and Noah Malone in the outfield. The Ignite added two players of their own to the list in their inaugural season, with Riley Schwisow at second base ... Full Story

• Last Week around the Leagues - (MLV) December 2
• Ignite President and General Manager Mary Kay Huse Named to Indianapolis Business Journal Inaugural C-Suite Awards List - Indy Ignite (MLV) December 2
• Major League Rugby Announces Leadership Transition, Ushers in New Co-President Model - (MLR) December 2
• Omaha Supernovas Release 2026 Promo Schedule and Match Times - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) December 1
• Three Woodchucks, Two Ignite Players Earn League-Wide Hitting Honors - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) December 1
• USA Eagle Paddy Ryan Joins the Seattle Seawolves for the 2026 Campaign - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) December 1
• San Diego Mojo Begin 2026 Season with Training Camp, Eyeing Fast Start - San Diego Mojo (MLV) December 1
• Mojo Draft Picks Set for National Spotlight in 2025 NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament - San Diego Mojo (MLV) November 30
• San Diego Mojo Add Skyler Marushige as Assistant Coach - San Diego Mojo (MLV) November 30
• Sam Schaff Rejoins to San Diego Mojo as Head Athletic Trainer - San Diego Mojo (MLV) November 28
• Fury Open Training Camp Monday - Columbus Fury (MLV) November 28
• Rise Open Training Camp for 2026 MLV Season on Monday - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) November 28
• Fury Announce 2026 Training Facilities - Columbus Fury (MLV) November 26
• Rise to Host Second 'Game Changers' Empowerment Event on December 15 - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) November 25
• Orlando Valkyries Select Pitt Star Bre Kelley as Top Pick in Monday's MLV Draft - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) November 24
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• KSU's Myers picked in 2nd round of pro draft - MLV The Mercury (November 27)
  
• Wisconsin, Marquette volleyball players drafted to play professionally - MLV WTAQ (November 27)
  
• Iowa volleyball player selected in 2025 Major League Volleyball Draft - MLV We Are Iowa (November 27)
  
• Landfair, Sczech Picked in MLV Draft - MLV Nebraska Athletics (November 25)
  
• Candela | Avry Tatum, Alonso-Corcelles Selected in MLV Draft - MLV Indiana Athletics (November 25)
  
• Jill Gillen, Maggie Cartwright Chosen in Inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Draft - MLV Arkansas Athletics (November 25)
  
• Fort Wayne's Cresse, Hudson picked in MLV draft - MLV WANE 15 (November 25)
  
• Dallas Pulse select outside hitter Mimi Colyer as first-ever draft pick in franchise history - MLV North Texas E-News (November 25)
  
• Penn State libero Gillian Grimes drafted by San Diego Mojo in 2nd round of 2025 MLV Draft - MLV The Daily Collegian (November 25)
  
• Indiana connections run deep in Indy Ignite's new draft class - MLV WTHR (November 25)
  
• Taylor Landfair, Allie Sczech picked in Major League Volleyball Draft - MLV KLKN-TV (November 25)
  
• Arizona's Jordan Wilson drafted by Major League Volleyball's Grand Rapids Rise - MLV Arizona Desert Swarm (November 25)
  
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