The Minnesota Forge are a women's professional indoor volleyball team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The team will begin play in Major League Volleyball in 2027, and will play their home games at Grand Casino Arena.
History On November 18, 2025, Major League Volleyball announced an expansion team would be coming to Minnesota. Craig Leipold, owner of the Minnesota Wild, was announced as majority owner through his company, Minnesota Sports and Entertainment.
The team's name, logo, and colors, were announced on August 12, 2026.
Roster Current as of September 12, 2026. Player Position College Height Payton CaffreyOutside hitterWest Virginia/Florida State6'0" Stephanie SamedyOpposite hitterMinnesota6'2" Maddy MayLiberoNorth Carolina5'10" Jenna WenaasOutside hitter Minnesota/Texas6'1" Quinn PellandSetterMount Royal 5'11" Marie SchölzelMiddle blocker6'3" Courtney SchwanOutside hitterWashington6'1" Airi MiyabeOutside hitterMinnesota6'0" Patricia LlabrésLibero5'6" Alicia AndrewMiddle blockerWisconsin/Baylor6'3" Kayla HanelineMiddle blockerNorthern Iowa6'2" Hattie BrayMiddle blockerMarquette6'2" Emery HermanSetterColorado State/Arizona6'0"
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