Hounds Agree to Extension Terms with Veteran Prop Charlie Abel

November 18, 2025 - CHICAGO, Il. - Another key component of the Hounds' clubhouse has agreed to a one-year contract extension, the club announced on Tuesday. Veteran prop Charlie Abel is now set for his fourth season as a Hound and sixth season competing in Major League Rugby. The Hounds first drafted the Australian native in the 2022 MLR Dispersal Draft and agreed to terms on December 30, 2022. He made his Chicago Hounds debut in the franchise's first MLR contest against Old Glory DC on February 18, 2023. Over the last three seasons, Abel h... Full Story

Rise Add Marquette Standout Jenna Reitsma as Director of Volleyball Operations

November 18, 2025 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise announced Tuesday that former Marquette University standout Jenna Reitsma (RIGHTS-muh) has been named the team's new director of volleyball operations ahead of the 2026 Major League Volleyball season. A native of Lowell, Michigan, Reitsma returns to West Michigan after a decorated run at Marquette and an impressive prep tenure at Lowell High School. She also currently serves as an assistant coach for the Lowell girls' varsity volleyball program, deepening her ties to the communi... Full Story

Major League Volleyball Adds Minnesota Franchise

November 18, 2025 - Major League Volleyball (MLV), the premier professional volleyball league in the United States, is thrilled to announce Minnesota as its newest franchise market, set to begin competition in 2027. The addition increases the total number of teams to 11 for the '27 season. The new MLV Minnesota franchise is majority owned and will be operated by Minnesota Sports & Entertainment (MSE), a regional sports and entertainment leader that includes the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild and the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey ... Full Story

Wausau Woodchucks and Wausau Ignite Softball Announce Key Staff Updates to Elevate Fan Experience

November 18, 2025 - Wausau, WI - The Wausau Woodchucks and Wausau Ignite Softball are proud to announce several key staff updates and title changes that highlight the hard work and dedication of their teams while continuing to enhance the fan experience at Athletic Park. Staff Updates Include: Jim Lee, promoted to Assistant General Manager, Ticket Sales & Experience, will oversee ticket operations and ensure fans enjoy a seamless and engaging experience from the moment they purchase their tickets to the final out of the game. Abby Koop... Full Story

• Hounds Agree to Extension Terms with Veteran Prop Charlie Abel - Chicago Hounds (MLR) November 18
• Rise Add Marquette Standout Jenna Reitsma as Director of Volleyball Operations - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) November 18
• Seattle Seawolves and Rugby Oregon Host First Youth Camp in Oregon - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) November 18
• Major League Volleyball Adds Minnesota Franchise - Minnesota (MLV) November 18
• Wausau Woodchucks and Wausau Ignite Softball Announce Key Staff Updates to Elevate Fan Experience - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) November 18
• Orlando Accepts Invite to 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) November 18
• Major League Volleyball to be Represented at 2025 FIVB Women's Club World Championship - (MLV) November 18
• Seattle Seawolves Re-Sign Dewald Kotze for the 2026 Season - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) November 17
• Brady Compton Returns to Rise as an Assistant Coach - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) November 17
• Old Glory DC to play matches at George Mason University - Old Glory DC (MLR) November 15
• Chicago Hounds Sign US Eagles' Starting Scrumhalf - Chicago Hounds (MLR) November 14
• Seattle Seawolves Sign Scotland International Mark Bennett for the 2026 Season - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) November 14
• All-Star Middle Blocker Berkeley Oblad Joins Rise - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) November 14
• Ignite Welcome Estrada Back for Second Year - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) November 14
• Omaha Supernovas Ink Multi-Year Extension with Primary Partner Rocket Carwash - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) November 14
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• 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)
  
• Major League Rugby team chooses Fairfax as new home - MLR FFXnow (November 15)
  
• Professional women's volleyball league LOVB to launch Minnesota team in 2027 - LOVB CBS Sports (November 15)
  
• Former Nebraska volleyball player Ally Batenhorst suspended after positive drug test - MLV Omaha World-Herald (November 14)
  
• LOVB plans to start professional volleyball team in Minnesota - LOVB St. Paul Pioneer Press (November 14)
  
• NBA star Paolo Banchero joins Seattle Seawolves ownership group - MLR KING (November 14)
  
• Grand Rapids Rise head coach signs contract extension - MLV WOOD TV (November 12)
  
• VIDEO: Off the PITCH: Dan & Candice Kriel's Fight for Hope - MLR YouTube (November 12)
  
• Grand Forks' new Northwoods League softball team will be the Spitfires - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (November 12)
  
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