Strategic Launch Led by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong and Ben Priest Signals a New Era of Investment in Professional Volleyball, with Alisha Childress joining as Head of Competition and Head Coach
LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Volleyball (MLV) has announced the launch of its Los Angeles franchise ahead of the team's inaugural 2027 season. The franchise is led by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, majority owner and founder of MLV LA and a minority stakeholder in the Los Angeles Lakers, alongside Ben Priest, who will serve as governor and managing partner. Priest has been one of the architects of MLV and previously served as the Governing Owner of the Omaha Supernovas before the launch of the MLV LA venture. Alisha Childress, a respected and rising star among volleyball coaches, will serve as the team's first head of competition and head coach.
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