Episode 011 | MLV Free Agency and Way-Too-Early Playoff Predictions with Jenna Rosenthal

Free agency is heating up, and the offseason is anything but quiet.

Sevrin is joined once again by MLV correspondent and former pro Jenna Rosenthal to break down the latest roster moves from around Major League Volleyball, discuss which teams are building the strongest lineups, and hand out some way-too-early playoff predictions for Season 4.

The duo also dives into Team USA's strong start in the Volleyball Nations League, highlights standout MLV athletes competing internationally, unpacks the NCAA's new "5-for-5" eligibility rule and what it could mean for the future of the MLV Draft, and answers listener mailbag questions.

Plus, Jenna shares behind-the-scenes insight into free agency, expansion teams, international signings, and why Minnesota may have assembled the league's most dangerous roster on paper.

Topics include:

Team USA and MLV athletes in VNL
Free agency winners and biggest offseason storylines
Minnesota, Grand Rapids, NorCal, Columbus and more
NCAA's new 5-for-5 rule explained
Way-too-early playoff predictions
Mailbag questions
Fourth of July plans and getting to know Sevrin

The road to Season 4 is just getting started.

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Free agency is heating up, and the offseason is anything but quiet.

Plus, Jenna shares behind-the-scenes insight into free agency, expansion teams, international signings, and why Minnesota may have assembled the league's most dangerous roster on paper.

Topics include:

Team USA and MLV athletes in VNL
Free agency winners and biggest offseason storylines
Minnesota, Grand Rapids, NorCal, Columbus and more
NCAA's new 5-for-5 rule explained
Way-too-early playoff predictions
Mailbag questions
Fourth of July plans and getting to know Sevrin

The road to Season 4 is just getting started.

2026-07-02 67 min Transcript

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