Set 6: The Official MLV Podcast

Episode 005 | MLV Stars Report for Team USA

43 min · 21. maj 2026
episode Episode 005 | MLV Stars Report for Team USA cover

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The offseason is officially underway — but the volleyball world isn't slowing down. On Episode 5 of Set 6, Sevrin heads to the USA Volleyball Red-Blue Scrimmage to catch up with some familiar faces from Major League Volleyball. Hear from Team USA Head Coach Erik Sullivan, MLV stars Morgan Hentz, Stephanie Samedy, and Elena Scott as they prepare for a summer on the international stage. Plus, we break down MLV Championship viewership numbers, coaching hires in Omaha and Orlando, Stephanie Samedy's signing to 2027 MLV expansion team, Minnesota, and what all of it means for the future of the league. And because no offseason is complete without a little chaos, we're introducing the inaugural Set 6 Awards—celebrating the best celebrations, bench energy, fashion choices, and underrated performances from the 2026 MLV season. From packed gyms in Southern California to big offseason storylines across the league, Episode 5 is a little bit of everything that makes volleyball fun.

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