Pifeleti Inks One-Year Contract Extension

December 17, 2025 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Chicago Hounds announced this evening they agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with 29-year-old loosehead prop Fakaosifolau Pifeleti. The eight-year Major League Rugby veteran returns to Dawg Town after signing with the Hounds last offseason. Prior to signing with Chicago, Pifeleti spent the majority of his MLR career with the San Diego Legion. He signed with the team ahead of the 2018 season, the league's inaugural year, and spent the next four seasons in Southern California. After a brief... Full Story

Three Rise Draftees Recognized as 2025 AVCA All-Americans

December 17, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise had three of their picks from the 2025 Major League Volleyball draft selected as AVCA All-Americans, as announced Wednesday by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. First-round pick (fourth overall) Alexis Shelton from University of Oklahoma received Third Team honors, while third-round pick (18th overall) Jordan Wilson from the University of Arizona and fourth-round pick (25th overall) Hattie Bray from Marquette University were honored as Honorable Mentions. Shelton, ... Full Story

Supernovas Draft Picks Kiara Reinhardt, Brooke Mosher Earn AVCA All-America Honors

December 17, 2025 - OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas, the world's leading professional volleyball franchise, saw two of its 2025 MLV Draft Picks earn AVCA All-America honors Wednesday. Middle blocker Kiara Reinhardt and setter Brooke Mosher both received their first career All-American recognition, each landing on the second team. Reinhardt, 6-foot-3 Cedarburg, Wisconsin native, was the Supernovas' first-round pick in the 2025 MLV Draft, being selected at No. 8 overall to round out the opening round. The former Creighton standout became th... Full Story

Dallas Pulse Hosts Free Scrimmage Friday, December 19 at Comerica Center

December 17, 2025 - FRISCO, Texas - North Texas volleyball fans will get their first look at Dallas PULSE, the region's professional women's volleyball team, during a pre-season scrimmage on Friday, December 19 at 6:30pm. The scrimmage is free and open to the public, but fans must reserve a voucher in advance to secure a seat at Comerica Center in Frisco, by visiting dallaspulsevb.com. "The strength and skill of this team is apparent and shows up every single day," said Dallas PULSE Head Coach Shannon Winzer. "They also push each other, dema... Full Story

• Pifeleti Inks One-Year Contract Extension - Chicago Hounds (MLR) December 17
• Three Rise Draftees Recognized as 2025 AVCA All-Americans - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) December 17
• Supernovas Draft Picks Kiara Reinhardt, Brooke Mosher Earn AVCA All-America Honors - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) December 17
• Dallas Pulse Hosts Free Scrimmage Friday, December 19 at Comerica Center - Dallas Pulse (MLV) December 17
• Supernovas Sign 2025 First-Round Pick, Former Creighton Standout Kiara Reinhardt - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) December 17
• Divan Rossouw Returns for Year 3 After Two Elite Seasons - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) December 16
• LOVB Nebraska Announces 2026 Promotional Schedule, Home Match Times - LOVB Nebraska (LOVB) December 16
• Top Volleyball Stars Set to Shine in 2026 MLV All-Star Match in Orlando - San Diego Mojo (MLV) December 16
• LOVB Houston Announces 2026 Promotional Schedule - (LOVB) December 16
• Hounds Add Experienced Center to 2026 Roster - Chicago Hounds (MLR) December 16
• Orlando Selected to Host 2026 MLV All-Star Match - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) December 16
• 2026 MLV All-Star Site Announced - (MLV) December 16
• Hounds Confirm Player Loan - Chicago Hounds (MLR) December 15
• Competition Key in Atlanta Vibe Training Camp Week Three - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) December 15
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