Set 6: The Official MLV Podcast

Tori Dilfer Stringer is officially back.The MLV OG joins Sevrin Lavenstein and Jenna Rosenthal to discuss her return to professional volleyball with MLV NorCal, coming home to the Northern California volleyball community and preparing for her first season as both a player and a mom.Tori opens up about the loss of the high school coach who first trained her as a setter, how motherhood reignited her competitive fire and why this chapter is about playing for something bigger than herself. She also shares what it takes to rebuild after 18 months away, the lessons she learned from coaching at Louisville and working with the Indy Ignite, and why athletes should never feel limited to being only one thing.Plus, Sevrin and Jenna recap the latest action from the Pan American Cup, react to the newest MLV roster announcements and answer fan questions from the Set 6 mailbag.

Two teams and plenty of talent still waiting to be revealed.Sevrin and Set 6 correspondent Jenna Rosenthal file the unofficial “MLV Missing Persons Report,” highlighting some of the league’s top players yet to appear on a 2027 roster and breaking down what they could bring to the league’s two remaining teams.They also share their firsthand perspective from the historic volleyball event at Wrigley Field, discuss whether outdoor matches still have a future despite the court conditions and celebrate two more MLV athletes representing Team USA. Finally, Jenna settles an important volleyball debate: If an opponent hits you in the face, should they cross the net to apologize?New episodes of Set 6, the official podcast of Major League Volleyball, drop every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Set 6 goes inside MLV NorCal’s first Fan Fest in San Jose! Sevrin is joined by Jenna Rosenthal to recap the excitement surrounding the league’s newest market before hearing from Kerri Walsh Jennings and inaugural NorCal players Pia Timmer, Allie Szcech, Naya Gros and Izzi Strand. They discuss the vision for professional volleyball in Northern California, the community’s immediate support and the culture the team hopes to build during its debut season. Plus, Sevrin and Jenna react to the latest NCAA volleyball action, share another round of Six Takes and answer a travel-themed question from the mailbag.

Set 6 hits the road for Gainesville!Sevrin and Jenna take you inside the Florida Gators alumni match before sitting down with MLV standouts Marlie Monserez, Elli McKissock and Anna Dixon. Marlie and Elli discuss returning home to play for the Orlando Valkyries, while Anna looks ahead to reuniting with Dave Boos in Columbus. The trio also reflects on their favorite Florida memories, the cultures that shaped them and the lessons they’re carrying into the next chapter of their professional careers.Plus, Sevrin and Jenna break down the latest news from around Major League Volleyball, revisit an action-packed First Serve showcase and debut a brand-new segment: Six Takes.Like, comment and subscribe for more from the official podcast of Major League Volleyball.

Set 6 heads to Saint Paul for the official unveiling of the Minnesota Forge!Sevrin Lavenstein catches up with team president Michelle Haines and Forge athletes Stephanie Samedy, Kayla Haneline and Hattie Bray to discuss the meaning behind the team’s name and identity, Minnesota’s passionate volleyball community and the foundation being built for the franchise’s inaugural season.Plus, Sevrin and Jenna Rosenthal break down MLV’s new conference alignment, the continued growth of college volleyball on national television, the latest from the U.S. Women’s National Team and more from around the volleyball world.