League One Volleyball (LOVB) 2026: Full Team Rosters, Schedule & Title Favorites

League One Volleyball (LOVB), pronounced "love," is a professional women's indoor volleyball league in the United States. Founded in 2020, it builds on a grassroots youth volleyball ecosystem with over 77 clubs across the U.S., serving thousands of young athletes. LOVB Pro launched its inaugural season in 2025 with six teams, aiming to provide a domestic pathway for top players (many of whom previously played overseas) while growing the sport.

The league features world-class talent: players collectively hold 23 Olympic medals, 21 NCAA Division I titles, and 101 AVCA All-American awards. About 75% have represented their national teams. LOVB emphasizes community ties, with pro teams linked to local youth clubs.2026 Season Preview: What to Expect
The second season kicks off on January 7, 2026, with defending champions LOVB Austin hosting LOVB Nebraska (a rematch of the 2025 finals) as the "First Serve" on USA Network.

Format — Each of the six teams plays 20 regular-season matches (10 home, 9 away, plus one neutral-site game at the LOVB Classic in Kansas City).
Postseason — Top four teams advance to semifinals (April 9-11) and a championship series.
Key Changes — More balanced scheduling, Wednesday "Match of the Week" on USA Network, and heightened competition with new rookies and international stars.
Opening Week Highlights (five marquee matchups):
- Jan. 7: Nebraska @ Austin (championship rematch)
- Jan. 8: Salt Lake @ Houston
- Jan. 10: Salt Lake @ Madison
- Jan. 11: Houston @ Nebraska; Atlanta @ Austin (2025 semifinal rematch)
Broadcast — Games air on USA Network (Wednesday primetime), ESPN platforms, Victory+, and Peacock.
Expansion Ahead — The league grows to nine teams in 2027 with additions in Los Angeles, Minnesota, and San Francisco.

Expect high-level play blending U.S. Olympians, NCAA stars, and international talent. The field is competitive—Austin defends after a hot playoff run, Atlanta seeks redemption, and teams like Houston (elite offense) and Salt Lake (strong defense) could contend.Standout Storylines

College Rookies Debuting → Fresh All-Americans like Logan Lednicky (Texas A&M national champ), Ifenna Cos-Okpalla (block leader), Eva Hudson (Kentucky), Rebekah Allick (Nebraska), Bailey Miller (Arizona State), Maya Sands (libero), and more add excitement.
Austin Reloads for Repeat → Returns Finals MVP Madisen Skinner, Logan Eggleston, Asjia O'Neal (multiple NCAA champs from Texas). Lost Chiaka Ogbogu (to Turkey) but bolstered middle blocking.
Atlanta Redemption → Stacked but upset in 2025 semis. MVP Kelsey Cook is out (pregnancy), but McKenzie Adams and rookie Eva Hudson step up.
Nebraska Momentum → Rebranded from Omaha; co-owned by Jordan Larson. Added Brazilian Olympian Ana Carolina da Silva.
Player Milestones → Several moms-to-be (e.g., Kelsey Cook, Justine Wong-Orantes) or returning postpartum (Anna Hall). Emphasizes family-friendly policies.

2026 LOVB Teams Rosters
Here are the full rosters by position (as announced for the 2026 season):

LOVB Atlanta (Head Coach: Paulo Coco)

Liberos: Beatrice Negretti, Piyanut Pannoy
Middle Blockers: Magdalena Jehlarova, Tia Jimerson, Onye Ofoegbu, Jess Robinson
Outside Hitters: McKenzie Adams, Kelsey Cook (out for season), Miroslava Paskova, Julia Sangiacomo, Eva Hudson
Opposite Hitters: Carly Dehoog, Tessa Grubbs, Ivonee Montano
Setters: Rachel Fairbanks, Ella May Powell

LOVB Austin (Head Coach: Erik Sullivan)

Liberos: Kotoe Inoue, Zoe Jarvis
Setters: Carli Lloyd, Brie O’Reilly
Outside Hitters: Madi Banks, Logan Eggleston, Leah Hardeman, Bailey Miller
Opposite Hitters: Khat Bell, Juliann Faucette, Madisen Skinner
Middle Blockers: Bella Bergmark, Magdalena Jurczyk, Molly McCage, Asjia O’Neal

LOVB Houston (Head Coach: Sanja Tomašević)

Liberos: Lauren Briseño, Justine Wong-Orantes (expecting), Maya Sands
Middle Blockers: Anita Anwusi, Raphaela Folie, Amber Igiede, Jazmine White
Outside Hitters: Julia Brown, Madi Kingdon Rishel, Sara Loda, Jess Mruzik, Karin Palgutova
Opposite Hitters: Grace Frohling, Jordan Thompson, Logan Lednicky
Setters: Kaisa Alanko, Micha Hancock

LOVB Madison (Head Coach: Matt Fuerbringer)

Liberos: Milica Medved, Anna Pogany
Middle Blockers: Ana Beatriz Correa, Anna Hall, Annayka Legros, Callie Schwarzenbach, Rebekah Allick
Outside Hitters: Claire Chaussee, Anna Haak, Mariena Hayden, Andrea Mitrovic, Indrė Sorokaitė
Opposite Hitters: Xiangyu Gong, Temi Thomas-Ailara
Setters: Lauren Carlini, Argentina Ung

LOVB Nebraska (Head Coach: Suzie Fritz)

Liberos: Annie Cesar, Lexi Rodriguez
Middle Blockers: Ana Carolina da Silva, Candelaria Herrera, Emily Thater, Iga Wasilewska
Outside Hitters: Anne Buijs, Alexis Hart, Jordan Larson, Vicky Savard, Jaali Winters, Julia Hanson
Opposite Hitters: Kimberly Drewniok, Audriana Fitzmorris
Setters: Gabby Blossom, Laura Dijkema

LOVB Salt Lake (Head Coach: Tama Miyashiro)

Liberos: Manami Kojima, Mary Lake
Middle Blockers: Tori Dixon, Sophie Fischer, Serena Gray, Haleigh Washington, Ifenna Cos-Okpalla
Outside Hitters: Dani Drews, Alexa Gray, Maddie Haynes, Claire Hoffman, Roni Jones-Perry
Opposite Hitters: Heidy Casanova, Skylar Fields
Setters: Madi Bugg, Jordyn Poulter