With the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) season just a couple of months away, San Diego Mojo continues being true to its name by signing players with strong resumes as the team now knows what volleyball it will be using.
The PVF announced on Wednesday morning that it has reached a multi-year agreement with Franklin Sports for the use of its REAL Pro Volleyball by the San Diego Mojo and the other six pro clubs.
“When you look at the sport of volleyball it’s really in the last few years, roughly a decade or so, that you’ve seen just a tremendous amount of growth but the sport has always been very exciting,” said San Diego Mojo general manager and vice president of operations Jeremy Waller. “I wish I had an understanding or knew why it took so long for it to capture the hearts and minds of the nation, but I’m very excited that you’re seeing it now.”
On Aug. 31, a college volleyball match in Lincoln, Neb., set a world record for attendance at a women’s sporting event as 92,003 fans packed Memorial Stadium to watch the Huskers beat the Omaha Mavericks in straight sets. The attendance exceeded the official maximum capacity at Memorial Stadium, which typically seats just over 85,000, and broke the American record attendance for a women’s sporting event, which was 90,185 for the 1999 Women’s World Cup soccer final between the United States and China at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
It also broke the 91,648 record set during a Women’s Champions League soccer match played on March 30, 2022, when Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 5-2 at Spain’s Camp Nou Stadium, although there are reports that the unofficial 1971 Women’s World Cup final in Mexico City reportedly drew 110,000 people as Denmark beat Mexico for the championship.
“I think what you’re finding is that a lot of people are gaining appreciation for the quality and excitement that the sport of volleyball has produced,” Waller added. “These women are incredible athletes, they play at the same height above the net as the men, even though the men’s net is higher, but proportionately they play at the same height.”
The Mojo will begin its regular season on Feb. 1, 2024, on the road versus the Atlanta Vibe and play two more away games before its home opener at Viejas Arena on Feb. 23 against the Grand Rapids Rise.
