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League One Volleyball expands to Miami with new team for 2027 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

League One Volleyball expands to Miami with new team for 2027 season

Summary

League One Volleyball (LOVB) will introduce a new team in Miami for the 2027 season, marking the league's expansion into South Florida. Founded in 2020 and debuting in 2025, LOVB has grown from six to ten teams, with Miami joining the Eastern Conference alongside Atlanta, Madison, Minnesota, and Nebraska. The league plans to partner with the local 305 Volleyball Club to develop talent. Matches will be broadcast on platforms like USA Network and ESPN, with the schedule due this fall. Paulo Coco will serve as the inaugural coach for the Miami team.

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Key Details

•LOVB was founded in 2020 and debuted in 2025.
•Miami team slated to compete starting in early January 2027.
•The league will feature two conferences for the upcoming season.
•Paulo Coco will be the first coach for the Miami team.
•LOVB has created over 77 youth clubs serving 22,000 athletes.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — What is LOVB volleyball? Miami welcomes professional league in 2027

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League One Volleyball is expanding to Miami for the 2027 season, bringing professional women's sports to the city. Here's what you need to know.
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