Record-Setting Night Nets Ignite's Martyn MLV Player of the Week

January 20, 2026 - FISHERS, Ind. - Indy Ignite middle blocker Lydia Martyn was rewarded for her outstanding play in Saturday's win over Columbus when Major League Volleyball today named her the league's Player of the Week presented by Franklin Sports. In her second season with the Ignite, Martyn set an MLV record for blocks in a match with 11 against the Fury. Statistics initially listed Martyn with 10 blocks that would have tied the existing record, but a check following the match credited her with an 11th block that had originally been cr... Full Story

LOVB Salt Lake to Play at BYU's Smith Fieldhouse

January 20, 2026 - SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - January 20, 2026 - LOVB Salt Lake is bringing professional volleyball to Provo, Utah, this year by playing two matches at Smith Fieldhouse on the campus of Brigham Young University (BYU). Saturday, February 7's contest against LOVB Nebraska and Thursday, March 5's match against LOVB Atlanta will be played in the home of BYU's women's and men's volleyball teams. "Playing at the Fieldhouse is very exciting for us," Tama Miyashiro, LOVB Salt Lake's head coach, said. "There's such a rich history with... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

January 20, 2026 - This past week the ECHL team in Trenton revealed it will be known as the Trenton Ironhawks, the United Football League concluded its two day player draft, and the Athletes Unlimited Softball League revealed the six teams for its inaugural season this summer. Highlights from this week come from the ECHL, American Hockey League, Professional Women's Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, North American Hockey League, United Football League, Canadian Football League, Athletes Unlimited Softball League, League One Volleyball, ... Full Story

Seawolves Add Power to the Back Row with the Signing of Kalisi Moli

January 20, 2026 - The Seattle Seawolves have signed back-row forward Kalisi Moli ahead of the 2026 Major League Rugby season, adding size, athleticism, and proven MLR production to the forward pack. A Utah native, Kalisi arrives in Seattle after two full seasons with the Utah Warriors, where he established himself as a physical and reliable presence at the professional level. Across the 2024 and 2025 seasons, he made 28 MLR appearances, including 17 starts, and consistently contributed on both sides of the ball. Head Coach Allen Clarke ... Full Story

• Record-Setting Night Nets Ignite's Martyn MLV Player of the Week - Indy Ignite (MLV) January 20
• LOVB Salt Lake to Play at BYU's Smith Fieldhouse - LOVB Salt Lake (LOVB) January 20
• Last Week around the Leagues - (AUSL) January 20
• Seawolves Add Power to the Back Row with the Signing of Kalisi Moli - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) January 20
• Madison Sweeps LOVB Player of the Week Awards - (LOVB) January 19
• Sis Bates Returns to the Pacific Northwest with Cascade - Portland Cascade (AUSL) January 19
• Mojo Outlast Vibe in Five-Set Thriller for Historic Win at Viejas Arena - San Diego Mojo (MLV) January 19
• Atlanta Vibe Split Road Trip After 3-2 Loss to San Diego - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) January 18
• LOVB Atlanta Falls in Three to Nebraska - LOVB Atlanta (LOVB) January 18
• Supernovas' Comeback Bid Falls Short against Orlando in Front of 10,523 - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) January 18
• Timely Runs Power Nebraska to Sweep over Atlanta - LOVB Nebraska (LOVB) January 18
• Valkyries Survive Omaha Comeback to Secure Five-Set Win - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) January 18
• Ignite Capture Five-Set Thriller at Columbus, Move to 2-0 on Season - Indy Ignite (MLV) January 17
• Fury Drop Another Five-Set Thriller to Indy Ignite - Columbus Fury (MLV) January 17
• Atlanta Vibe Road Trip Continues Sunday at San Diego - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) January 17
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• Atlanta Vibe Road Trip Ends with Split - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (January 19)
  
• LOVB Nebraska sweeps Atlanta at home ahead of road rematch - LOVB Omaha World-Herald (January 19)
  
• Orlando hands the Omaha Supernovas their second straight five-set loss at home - MLV Omaha World-Herald (January 19)
  
• Indy Ignite claims five-set victory over Columbus Fury, advances season 2-0 - MLV WTHR (January 18)
  
• Amanda Sjuts introduced as next Omaha Supernovas president - MLV Omaha World-Herald (January 17)
  
• Social Media Reacts Negatively to AUSL City Announcements - AUSL Sports Illustrated (January 17)
  
• Oregon getting AUSL team, Portland Cascade season starts this summer - AUSL KATU (January 17)
  
• Winn named new head coach of Honeybees - NWLS Minot Daily News (January 17)
  
• Atlanta Vibe Volleyball Rallies Past Omaha - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (January 17)
  
• Omaha Supernovas suffer first loss as Atlanta Vibe rally for five-set win - MLV Omaha World-Herald (January 17)
  
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