Major League Volleyball expands with new Los Angeles team for 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Major League Volleyball has announced the addition of a new team in Los Angeles for the 2027 season. This expansion follows a successful year, highlighted by record viewership for the championship match, which drew nearly three million viewers. The league's commitment to player bonuses totaled over $1.5 million to enhance competition and player engagement. Alisha Childress, a former Olympian and professional player, has been appointed as the head coach for the new Los Angeles team. The expansion aims to tap into a robust volleyball community and aligns with the league's long-term vision for growth in the United States.
- •MLV adds a Los Angeles team for the 2027 season.
- •Championship viewership peaked at over 300,000 spectators.
- •Total bonuses for players exceeded $1.5 million this season.
- •Alisha Childress appointed head coach for the new team.
- •MLV aims for continued growth with twelve teams planned.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Major League Volleyball Ends Year Three With Record Growth
"Major League Volleyball posts record year-three numbers as the league expands with a new Los Angeles team led by former Olympian and pro player Alisha Childress.
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