LOVB Nebraska Adds Brazilian Libero Keyt Alves to 2026-27 Roster

September 22, 2026 - OMAHA, Neb. - LOVB Nebraska has added Brazilian libero Keyt Alves to its 2026-27 roster, bringing another championship-winning defender to the team ahead of its third professional season. A native of Bauru, São Paulo, Alves spent the past six years playing in Brazil. She made her top-division Superliga debut with Sesi Vôlei Bauru in 2024-25 and helped the club win the 2026 South American Club Championship and the 2025-26 Paulista Championship. Earlier in her career, she helped Abel/Moda Brusque capture the 2021-... Full Story

Texas Volts Trade Aliyah Binford to Chicago Bandits

September 22, 2026 - The Texas Volts and Chicago Bandits completed the first trade of the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) offseason. The two teams completed a one-for-one trade: the Volts sent two-way player Aliyah Binford to the Bandits in exchange for a player to be named later (PTBNL). Binford contributed on both sides of the ball for the Volts in 2026. She batted .268 in 56 at-bats and appeared in 17 games in the circle. Binford hit three doubles, one triple, and five home runs. She posted a team-best 2.89 ERA, primarily... Full Story

Andre Warner Joins DHL Stormers on Six-Month Loan

September 22, 2026 - Seattle Seawolves scrumhalf Andre Warner has joined the DHL Stormers on a six-month loan. He will remain in Cape Town through February before returning to Seattle. Warner has trained with the Stormers in recent weeks during the Seawolves' offseason. The 32-year-old joined Seattle earlier this year after playing for two South African clubs and French side Stade Français. The loan builds on a partnership between the two clubs. Earlier this year, the Seawolves spent a week training in Cape Town ahead of a friendly ag... Full Story

Feel the Rumble: NorCal Debuts Brand Identity

September 22, 2026 - Major League Volleyball's Northern California expansion franchise has officially unveiled its name and brand identity: NorCal Rumble, introducing a brand inspired by the forces of nature, individuality and the unmistakable spirit of Northern California. Backed by an ownership group led by Theresia Gouw, Kerri Walsh Jennings, Vivek Ranadiv? - alongside investors Andre Iguodala, Zaza and Tika Pachulia and Brad and Andrea Hilsabeck - NorCal Rumble will begin play as one of four new Major League Volleyball expansion teams in ... Full Story

• LOVB Nebraska Adds Brazilian Libero Keyt Alves to 2026-27 Roster - LOVB Nebraska (LOVB) September 22
• Texas Volts Trade Aliyah Binford to Chicago Bandits - Texas Volts (AUSL) September 22
• Andre Warner Joins DHL Stormers on Six-Month Loan - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) September 22
• Feel the Rumble: NorCal Debuts Brand Identity - NorCal Rumble (MLV) September 22
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• Indy Ignite and Partners Volunteer to Help Hoosier Flood Victims - Indy Ignite (MLV) September 21
• LOVB Austin Establishes Dedicated Local Front Office Ahead of the 2026-27 Season - LOVB Austin (LOVB) September 21
• LOVB Nebraska and Pella Windows & Doors of Omaha and Lincoln Announce New Partnership - LOVB Nebraska (LOVB) September 21
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• California Legion Appoints Glen Jackson as Head Coach for 2027 - California Legion (MLR) September 20
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