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The Minnesota Forge are a professional volleyball team. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, they are a member of the Major League Volleyball.

Minnesota's Major League Volleyball Team Revealed as Minnesota Forge

August 12, 2026 - ST. PAUL, Minn. - MLV Minnesota, the Minnesota-based Major League Volleyball professional sports franchise, has introduced itself as Minnesota Forge, unveiling a team name and visual identity created to represent the strength, ambition, and collective spirit of a state ready to help shape the future of women's professional volleyball. "Today, MLV Minnesota becomes Minnesota Forge, a team that people across this state can call their own," said Craig Leipold, the Forge majority owner and owner of the Minnesota Wild. "Great... Full Story

MLV Minnesota Signs Middle Blockers Hattie Bray and Alicia Andrew

July 4, 2026 - SAINT PAUL, Minn. - MLV Minnesota General Manager and Head Coach Pedro Mendes today announced the signing of middle blockers Hattie Bray and Alicia Andrew for the 2027 season. Bray appeared in 19 matches for the Grand Rapids Rise in 2026, recording 17 kills, 11 blocks, 20 digs and four aces. She posted a season-high 13 points against Omaha on April 10, 2026. She was a fourth-round selection of Grand Rapids in the 2025 Major League Volleyball Draft. Prior to her professional career, Bray played four seasons at Marquette... Full Story

MLV Minnesota Signs Former Gopher Airi Miyabe to Contract

May 27, 2026 - SAINT PAUL, Minn. - MLV Minnesota General Manager and Head Coach Pedro Mendes today announced that the team has signed Airi Miyabe to a contract, beginning with the 2027 season. Miyabe, 27, recently completed her fourth season with Victorina Himeji of Japan's SV.League, helping her team to a third-place finish in the Empress' Cup All Japan Championship. She brings extensive international experience to MLV Minnesota, competing for the Japanese National Team in the FIVB Volleyball Nations League, the FIVB Women's World Cham... Full Story

MLV Minnesota Names Pedro Mendes GM And Head Coach

January 28, 2026 - Minnesota Sports & Entertainment and MLV Minnesota has announced that Pedro Mendes has been named the team's first General Manager and Head Coach. Mendes was most recently an Assistant Coach at the University of Minnesota from 2024-26 and brings extensive collegiate and international coaching and playing experience to MLV Minnesota. "I am extremely excited to lead this franchise in its inaugural season. Minnesota's volleyball culture is strong, passionate, and continues to grow," Mendes said. "Building a team from the gro... Full Story

• Minnesota's Major League Volleyball Team Revealed as Minnesota Forge - August 12, 2026
  
• MLV Minnesota Signs Middle Blockers Hattie Bray and Alicia Andrew - July 4, 2026
  
• MLV Minnesota Signs Former Gopher Airi Miyabe to Contract - May 27, 2026
  
• MLV Minnesota Names Pedro Mendes GM And Head Coach - January 28, 2026
  
• Major League Volleyball Adds Minnesota Franchise - November 18, 2025
  
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Minnesota Forge logo
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League: Major League Volleyball
Home: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Class: Volleyball
Website: Minnesota Forge site
Schedule: Full Minnesota Forge Schedule

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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Minnesota Forge:

• LOVB Minnesota (LOVB) - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  
• Minnesota Frost (PWHL) - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  
• Minnesota Lynx (WNBA) - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  
• Minnesota Mallards (NAHL) - Forest Lake, Minnesota
  
• Minnesota Monsters (AF1) - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  
• Minnesota United FC (MLS) - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  
• Minnesota United FC 2 (MLS NEXT Pro) - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  
• St. Paul Saints (IL) - St. Paul, Minnesota
  
• Minnesota (AA) - Blaine, Minnesota
  

• Minnesota's pro volleyball team is the Forge - MLV St. Paul Pioneer Press (August 14)
  
• Minnesota's pro volleyball team is the Forge - MLV St. Paul Pioneer Press (August 12)
  
• Women's Sports in Minnesota Continue to Grow with Two Pro Volleyball Teams Coming in 2027 - MLV Lavender Magazine (May 30)
  
• Former college coaches ready to lead Minnesota's first Major League Volleyball team - MLV CBS News (February 24)
  
• Minnesota's new Major League Volleyball team names Pedro Mendes as head coach - MLV CBS News (January 28)
  
• Major League Volleyball Is Coming to Minnesota in 2027 - MLV Minnesota Monthly (December 3)
  
• Major League Volleyball Adds Twin Cities Franchise - MLV SGB Media Online (November 20)
  
• Major League Volleyball coming to Minnesota in 2027 - MLV Northern News Now (November 18)
  
• Major League Volleyball expands into Minnesota - MLV kare11.com (November 18)
  
• Major League Volleyball will have expansion team in St. Paul for the 2027 season - MLV Star Tribune (November 18)
  
• Major League Volleyball announces Minnesota team will play at Grand Casino Arena in 2027 - MLV CBS News (November 18)
  
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