Rise Enter Final Two-Match Homestand with Playoff Hopes Alive

April 20, 2026 - This Week's Matches RISE (11-14) vs. Atlanta Vibe (9-15) // Wed., April 22 // 7 p.m. // Van Andel Arena Watch: Scripps Sports Network and MLV YouTube Channel at 7 p.m. Listen: 96.1 The Game at 6:45 p.m. Season Series: 2-1 Overall, 1-0 Home. Fourth of four meetings overall, second of two at Van Andel Arena All-Time Regular Season Series: 5-6 Overall, 2-3 Home Noteworthy: The Rise are on a four-match winning streak, tied for the longest in team history. Atlanta has been swept in each of its last three matches... Full Story

Ignite Sign D.C. Everest Alum Sydney Spear

April 20, 2026 - Wausau, WI- D.C. Everest alum, Sydney Spear, has signed with the Wausau Ignite for the 2026 season. Spear is currently in her freshman season at the University of Wisconsin. OF - Sydney Spear| 5'6" | L/R| Freshman | University of Wisconsin During her high school career, Spear was award two first-team All-Conference selections in the Wisconsin Valley Conference and was a two-time WFSCA All-District Honorable Mention nominee. During her senior year, she batted .381 with seven RBIs. Spear tied for second most stolen bases... Full Story

Hounds' Luke White: 100 Caps and Counting

April 20, 2026 - When Luke White ran out against the New England Free Jacks yesterday, he became just the second player in franchise history to reach 100 MLR appearances. It is a milestone that reflects not just longevity, but a career built on a genuine love for the game. Luke White has been in MLR since the very beginning. He joined the Glendale Raptors ahead of their inaugural 2018 season and was part of the squad that reached the first-ever MLR Championship game, losing to the Seattle Seawolves. From there, he moved to the Los Angeles... Full Story

Middle Blocker Keene Joins Ignite, Boosting Depth at Position

April 20, 2026 - FISHERS, Ind. - Middle blocker Jaelyn Keene began practicing with the Indy Ignite this week, adding firepower to a position whose depth has been beleaguered by injury. Keene signed with the Ignite on March 30, prior to the Major League Volleyball transaction deadline. The 30-year-old couldn't join Indy, however, until completing her season with Cuneo Granda Volley in Italian Serie A1, Italy's top professional league. She played her final match there Saturday, flew to Indianapolis the following day and is already preparing... Full Story

• Rise Enter Final Two-Match Homestand with Playoff Hopes Alive - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) April 20
• Ignite Sign D.C. Everest Alum Sydney Spear - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) April 20
• Hounds' Luke White: 100 Caps and Counting - Chicago Hounds (MLR) April 20
• Middle Blocker Keene Joins Ignite, Boosting Depth at Position - Indy Ignite (MLV) April 20
• Seattle Seawolves Battle Hard in Los Angeles Clash - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) April 20
• Legion Win Big in Los Angeles - California Legion (MLR) April 20
• No. 1 Ignite Dominate in Showdown of MLV's Best in Front of Sold-Out Crowd at Fishers Event Center - Indy Ignite (MLV) April 20
• Dallas Pulse Drop Four-Set Match to Indy Ignite - Dallas Pulse (MLV) April 19
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• Rise Earn Fourth Straight Win with Four-Set Triumph in Columbus - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) April 19
• Columbus Falls to Grand Rapids in Four Sets - Columbus Fury (MLV) April 19
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