Orlando Valkyries Sign Romanian National Team Outside Hitter Adriana-Maria Burtea

September 21, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Valkyries have signed Romanian outside hitter Adriana-Maria Burtea ahead of the 2027 season. A native of Bucharest, Romania, Burtea brings extensive international experience to Orlando after successful careers in both indoor and beach volleyball. Burtea began her professional indoor career in 2014 with Romania's CSM Satu Mare and spent the next eight seasons competing for clubs across her home country before joining top Greek club AEK Athens. Burtea also represented her home country as a ... Full Story

San Francisco Signal to Make Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Home for Inaugural 2026-27 Season

September 21, 2026 - SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - San Francisco Signal, the Bay Area's new professional women's volleyball team and a member of League One Volleyball (LOVB), today announced that the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium will serve as its home venue for the inaugural 2027 season. Located in the heart of San Francisco's Civic Center, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium will give the Signal an opportunity to create a distinctive new sports experience, combining world-class competition with the culture, energy and creativity of the Bay Area. "San... Full Story

Omaha Supernovas Name Thomas Robson Associate Head Coach

September 21, 2026 - OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas have officially named Thomas Robson Associate Head Coach, a move that further solidifies the team's 2027 coaching staff. In this expanded role, Robson will work closely with Head Coach Chris McGown to help lead the team's training, preparation, and overall development. He will continue to serve as a key voice within the Supernovas' leadership team, helping shape the franchise's competitive approach and strengthen the culture and standards that guide the organization. Robson's appointm... Full Story

California Legion Appoints Glen Jackson as Head Coach for 2027

September 20, 2026 - California Legion is pleased to announce the appointment of former Fijian Drua Head Coach and international referee Glen Jackson as the club's Head Coach for the 2027 Major League Rugby season. Jackson joins the Legion following his tenure at the helm of the Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific, bringing a remarkable breadth of experience across the professional game as an elite player, international referee and coach. The New Zealander has built one of the most unique résumés in world rugby, having experienced... Full Story

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