Indy Ignite Are First New Team To Begin Player
Signings
DALLAS, July 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Pro Volleyball Federation – the premier
professional volleyball league in the
United States – has flipped the calendar and is fully
looking forward to its second season. With the page turned to a new
fiscal year on July 1, teams have
been permitted to sign players to fill the rosters for the 2025
campaign.
One team included in that group is the Indy Ignite, which will
play at the brand-new Fishers Events Center – slated to open this
November. The Ignite have formally announced 10 players are already
part of their team with the commencement of the signing period on
June 30.
The total is the second-most announced of any of the eight teams
in the league that have announced signed players for next season.
Pro Volleyball Federation now boasts rosters for its eight squads
that will take the court in 2025 – Atlanta Vibe, Columbus Fury, Grand Rapids Rise, Indy Ignite,
Omaha Supernovas, Orlando Valkyries, San Diego Mojo and Vegas
Thrill.
Player re-signings have included some of the top players from
both the United States and
international leagues. Among the returnees are Leah Edmond (League MVP), Morgan Hentz (Libero of the Year), Reagan Cooper (Rising Star Award) and
Alisha Childress (Most Inspirational
Player). The Ignite secured the services of Sydney Hilley as part of its crop after she was
named the MVP of the 2024 Pro Volleyball Federation Championship.
Overall, 72 players were signed in just the first two days.
The Pro Volleyball Federation, launched in 2024, created strong
fan interest and engagement by attracting world-class players and
coaches. The League was recognized for their immediate commitment
to the highest level and quality of play as well as investment in
and treatment of their players.
"The Pro Volleyball Federation's inaugural season was a fan
favorite and brought impressive community engagement and economic
impact wherever we played," said Jen
Spicher, CEO of Pro Volleyball Federation. The League posted
overall attendance of just under 400,000 fans with four million
views of matches on YouTube. "We have a unique commitment to our
players – seeing and treating them as professional athletes," said
Spicher.
The League plans to continue to be a leader in player
compensation, offering increased salaries for 2025 set up to
$175,000, along with additional
benefits of approximately $10,000 per
player, making the league one of the strongest in financial
benefits for women's professional sports.
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball
Federation is the present and future of professional volleyball in
North America. The League began
play in January 2024 with world class
players and coaches, including some of America's greatest
volleyball players joined by elite standouts from around the world.
The league's focus is on ensuring that the level and quality of
play, treatment of players and the entire fan experience is world
class and the best offered anywhere. For more information, visit
ProVolleyball.com.
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