Minnesota’s professional women’s volleyball team will be known as the Minnesota Forge after the team unveiled the name and brand on Wednesday morning. PREVIOUS: Major League Volleyball announces Minnesota franchise to begin play in 2027The expansion to Minnesota comes as Major League Volleyball (MLV) enters its fourth season after expanding from 8 to 12 teams. The new Minnesota franchise is majority owned and operated by Minnesota Sports & Entertainment, which also owns the Minnesota Wild. “Forge connects our Minnesota roots with the future we are building,” said Michelle Haines, with MLV. We wanted an identity that feels authentic to this state while expressing the confidence and ambition of a professional team creating new opportunities for elite athletes, inspiring the next generation and advancing women’s sports.”