Meet Hayden McKay: the Chicago Hounds' Newest Rising Star

September 16, 2026 - Hayden McKay was born in Los Angeles, but rugby found him in New Zealand. The flanker/hooker, selected 4th overall by the Chicago Hounds in the 2026 MLR Draft, grew up immersed in one of the sport's great rugby cultures. It's a background that shaped how he plays the game and how he talks about it, with the kind of grounded confidence that comes from learning rugby where it's a way of life rather than a hobby. Will Hooley sat down with McKay to talk about that journey, from New Zealand to Mount St. Mary's to the USA U2... Full Story

Former Seawolves Andrew Durutalo Named Head of Men's High Performance

September 16, 2026 - R. North Andrew Durutalo has always had a habit of building something new the moment one chapter closes. Fiji Rugby announced on September 14 that the former Seattle Seawolves forward is stepping into a familiar kind of challenge, just from a very different seat. He's been named Head of Men's High Performance, tasked with tying together Fiji's player and coach pathway from the youth academies all the way up to the Flying Fijians. For MLR fans, Durutalo is a name worth remembering. He spent three seasons in Seattle, all... Full Story

MLV NorCal Welcomes Iguodala as Newest Investor

September 16, 2026 - MLV NorCal has announced that four-time NBA Champion and 2015 NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala has joined the team's investment group. This announcement comes at a high-profile time for the MLV NorCal organization. They announced Tech CU Arena as their home venue in August 2026 and will be unveiling their official team identity, branding, and inaugural creative in late September 2026. "Andre and I have crossed paths for years in the investment world and I've always respected how he thinks about building something that las... Full Story

LOVB to Open 2026-27 Season with First Serve in San Antonio During NCAA Championship Week

September 15, 2026 - League One Volleyball (LOVB) today announced that reigning champion LOVB Austin will face LOVB Nebraska at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas on Wednesday, December 16 for LOVB's First Serve, the opening match of the 2026-27 LOVB Pro season. Tickets go on sale September 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT. Coinciding with NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship week in San Antonio, LOVB's opening match will bring together the sport's next generation, its collegiate athletes and its professional stars for one of the biggest weeks on... Full Story

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• Former Seawolves Andrew Durutalo Named Head of Men's High Performance - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) September 16
• MLV NorCal Welcomes Iguodala as Newest Investor - MLV NorCal (MLV) September 16
• LOVB to Open 2026-27 Season with First Serve in San Antonio During NCAA Championship Week - (LOVB) September 15
• LOVB Austin to Host 2026-27 First Serve in San Antonio During NCAA Championship Week - LOVB Austin (LOVB) September 15
• LOVB Nebraska Opens 2026-27 Season against LOVB Austin in LOVB First Serve - LOVB Nebraska (LOVB) September 15
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