LOVB Madison
| Founded | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Ground | Wisconsin Field House Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. Alliant Energy Center Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Manager | Matt Fuerbringer |
| League | LOVB Pro |
| 2025 | Quarterfinals 3rd in LOVB Pro |
| Website | www |
LOVB Madison is an American professional women's indoor volleyball team based in Madison, Wisconsin. It is a member of LOVB Pro, which began play in January 2025.
History
In 2021, LOVB announced plans to start a professional women's volleyball league in the United States.[1] Madison was announced as LOVB's third team location in April 2023.[2] Lauren Carlini, who played college volleyball for the Wisconsin Badgers in Madison, was the team's first player signed.[3]
Roster
- As of December 26, 2025.[4]
| No. | Name | Position | Height | College / Home club | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indrė Sorokaitė | Outside hitter | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Italy | |
| 2 | Anna Hall | Middle blocker | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Louisville | United States |
| 3 | Mariena Hayden | Outside hitter | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | UNLV | United States |
| 4 | Milica Medved | Libero | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Serbia | |
| 5 | Rebekah Allick | Middle blocker | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Nebraska | United States |
| 6 | Xiangyu Gong | Opposite hitter | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | China | |
| 7 | Lauren Carlini | Setter | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Wisconsin | United States |
| 8 | Argentina Ung | Setter | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Arizona State / Washington State | Mexico |
| 9 | Claire Chaussee | Outside hitter | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Louisville | United States |
| 10 | Annayka Legros | Middle blocker | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | Coastal Carolina | United States |
| 11 | Anna Pogany | Libero | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | Germany | |
| 12 | Temi Thomas-Ailara | Opposite hitter | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Wisconsin / Northwestern | United States |
| 17 | Anna Haak | Outside hitter | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | Marquette | Sweden |
| 23 | Gillian Grimes | Libero | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | United States | |
| 25 | Callie Schwarzenbach | Middle blocker | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | Nebraska | United States |
| 27 | Ana Beatriz Corrêa | Middle blocker | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Brazil |
References
- ^ Chappell, Bill (October 19, 2021). "Are you ready for some volleyball? A new women's pro league hopes the answer is yes". NPR. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ Doherty, Leah (April 28, 2023). "League One Volleyball CEO explains why Madison was always the right choice for a pro team". WMTV. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- ^ Jacobs, Kylie (December 4, 2024). "LOVB Madison to open first pro facility; announce first pro player". WMTV. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- ^ "LOVB: Madison Roster". LOVB.