MLV Announces 2026 All-League Teams Ahead of Championship Weekend
Major League Volleyball has announced its 2026 All-League Teams, recognizing 14 players across the First and Second Teams ahead of the postseason. Ten of those honorees will be in action during the MLV Playoffs, which begin May 7 at Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas.
The Indy Ignite and Dallas Pulse each lead the playoff field with four All-League selections apiece. Indy’s group includes Lydia Martyn, Elena Scott, Azhani Tealer, and Mia Tuaniga. Dallas’ selections include Mimi Colyer, Sofia Maldonado-Diaz, Natalia Valentin-Anderson, and Layne Van Buskirk. The San Diego Mojo adds two selections in Marin Grote and Shara Venegas, while the Omaha Supernovas enter the postseason without an All-League honoree.
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First Team
- Mimi Colyer, Dallas Pulse (OH)
- Sofia Maldonado-Diaz, Dallas Pulse (OH)
- Lydia Martyn, Indy Ignite (MB)
- Elena Scott, Indy Ignite (L)
- Azhani Tealer, Indy Ignite (OPP)
- Mia Tuaniga, Indy Ignite (S)
- Marin Grote, San Diego Mojo (MB)
Second Team
- Leah Edmond, Atlanta Vibe (OH)
- Regan Pittman-Nelson, Columbus Fury (MB)
- Raina Terry, Columbus Fury (OPP)
- Natalia Valentin-Anderson, Dallas Pulse (S)
- Layne Van Buskirk, Dallas Pulse (MB)
- Paige Briggs-Romine, Grand Rapids Rise (OH)
- Shara Venegas, San Diego Mojo (L)
In addition to its All-League selections, MLV announced its individual awards for 2026.
2026 MLV Season Awards
- Outside Hitter of the Year: Mimi Colyer, Dallas Pulse
- Setter of the Year: Mia Tuaniga, Indy Ignite
- Middle Blocker of the Year: Lydia Martyn, Indy Ignite
- Libero of the Year: Elena Scott, Indy Ignite
- Opposite Hitter of the Year: Azhani Tealer, Indy Ignite
- Rising Star Award: Kiara Reinhardt, Omaha Supernovas
- Most Inspirational Player: Aiko Jones, Atlanta Vibe
The postseason opens with single-elimination semifinals on May 7, as No. 1 Indy faces No. 4 Omaha, and No. 2 Dallas meets No. 3 San Diego. The winners will advance to the championship match on May 9 at Comerica Center.
Siera Jones is the digital media reporter at Athletes Unlimited. You can follow her on Instagram and X @sieraajones.
