Six Florida volleyball players featured on MLV rosters in 2026

The 2026 edition of Major League Volleyball action opens up on Thursday night, and among those participating in this season's action are six former Florida Gators who will represent the Orange and Blue in the nine-team league.

A pair of alumna from the 2017 national championship team, Carli Snyder and Rhamat Alhassan, will join forces once again on the Grand Rapids Rise; another pair of UF teammates, Anna Dixon and Elli McKissock, have a spot on Atlanta Vibe's roster. Meanwhile, former Vibe star Marlie Monserez will miss out on playing with those two former Gators, having signed with the San Diego Mojo after leading Atlanta's offense the past two seasons.

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After making her professional debut with Indy Ignite last season, Isabel Martin will join the Dallas Pulse in its inaugural campaign.

The Vibe hosts both of their opening-weekend matches: the Columbus Fury on Thursday and the Rise on Sunday. As for Snyder and Alhassan, it will be their first professional return to Florida when Grand Rapids debuts against the Orlando Valkyries on Friday.

Monserez makes her Mojo debut on Thursday on the road against the Omaha Supernovas before returning to the Sunshine State on Sunday to face the Valkyries; Martin faces her former team on Saturday in the Pulse's first-ever match — a home opener against her former team, the Ignite.

About Major League Volleyball 2026

Major League Volleyball is the longest-running formal professional volleyball league for women in the United States and is now entering its third season. Designed to elevate the sport through world-class competition, commercial innovation, and cultural relevance, MLV brings together elite athletes, visionary leadership and global ambition. With alignment to USA Volleyball and a commitment to Olympic development, MLV serves as the premier pathway from professional play to the world stage.

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