Olympic Medalists, NCAA Champions And International Stars Join Forces As The Franchise Begins Building Its Legacy In One Of The World's Premier Volleyball Communities
LOS ANGELES, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Professional volleyball has officially arrived in the nation's largest volleyball market. Today, LOVB Los Angeles unveiled its founding roster, bringing together Olympic medalists, NCAA champions, international standouts and hometown stars to launch one of the most anticipated new franchises in professional sports.
The inaugural roster features 13 world-class athletes representing six countries, including several Southern California natives who are returning home to compete in front of the community that helped shape their careers.
The announcement comes at a defining moment for the sport. Volleyball is the fastest-growing girls' sport in the United States, Southern California remains one of the world's premier volleyball talent hubs, and Los Angeles is preparing to welcome the world's best athletes for the 2028 Olympic Games.
"Our vision isn't simply to launch another professional team; it's to build the flagship franchise for volleyball, a team that represents this city, inspires the next generation, and gives one of the world's greatest volleyball communities a club to call their own" said Ana Mendy, President, LOVB Los Angeles. "We have an incredible opportunity to build something special here, together."
2026 Founding Roster
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LOVB Los Angeles will officially introduce the franchise to fans during its first-ever community celebration on Saturday, July 18, from 3–6 p.m. at the California Surf Club in Redondo Beach. The event will feature athlete meet-and-greets, a live player panel, the public introduction of the inaugural roster, exclusive merchandise, and the debut of the club's Chief Excitement Officers (CEOs), a first-of-its-kind group of volleyball players ages 12–18 who will serve as team ambassadors and help redefine the fan experience. The celebration marks the official public debut of Los Angeles' newest professional sports franchise.
Today's roster announcement is the first of several milestones leading into LOVB Los Angeles' inaugural season.
Fans can become Day One Fans for early access to tickets, exclusive events, merchandise and future team announcements at LOVBLA.com.
About LOVB Los Angeles
LOVB Los Angeles is building Southern California's premier professional volleyball franchise by combining world-class athletes, community involvement, and an unmatched fan experience. The team will debut during LOVB's third professional season as it helps usher in a new era for professional volleyball in Los Angeles. LOVB Los Angeles is the seventh franchise in League One Volleyball (LOVB), the first youth-to-professional volleyball ecosystem in the United States.
Learn more at www.lovbla.com.
Media Contact
Amy Prenner, The Prenner Group, 1 3107091101, amy@theprennergroup.com , www.theprennergroup.com
Rachel Rogers, LOVB Los Angeles, 1 310-770-4917, Rachel.Rogers@lovb.com , www.lovbla.com
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