KANSAS CITY, Mo. — KC Pro Volleyball will not launch in January 2025 as originally planned.
The fledgling Pro Volleyball Federation expansion team announced Friday on social media that it was delaying the Kansas City franchise’s launch.
“Thank you for the support and excitement you have shown for KC Pro Volleyball,” the team said on X, formerly known as Twitter. “The dream to bring women’s professional volleyball to Kansas City is unchanged. Great things take time, and we only want to bring the best. The decision has been made to not launch in 2025. We will keep you updated. Thank you.”
The league announced plans to expand to Kansas City in November 2023.
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No reason was given for the delay.
Dallas and Indianapolis are also expected to launch teams in 2025, according to the Pro Volleyball Federation website, and Kansas City's announcement "only pertains to their individual team," Pro Volleyball Federation Vice President for Public and Media Relations Rob Carolla said via email to KSHB 41 News.
It's unclear if KC Pro Volleyball will try to join the league in 2026, but the door remains open for a professional volleyball franchise in Kansas City.
"We look forward to working with Kansas City and any additional cities to be great communities for our league in the future," Carolla said.
The Pro Volleyball Federation launched with seven teams in January 2024.
The Omaha Supernovas won the inaugural championship in straight sets May 18 against the Grand Rapids Rise.
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