{
  "id": 9884089,
  "title": "Los Angeles reveals the Orbit as the team name for League One Volleyball (LOVB)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/los-angeles-reveals-the-orbit-as-the-team-name-for-league-one",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T02:05:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/los-angeles-reveals-orbit-team-020536847.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 25, 2026, the Los Angeles Orbit made its debut as the newest team in the League One Volleyball (LOVB) league, marking a significant milestone for women's professional volleyball in the United States. The Orbit, owned by Alexis Ohanian, founder of 776, sees LA as the perfect launchpad for the team's potential and growth. The Orbit's mission is to create a movement for women's sports by providing them with opportunities to shine on a national stage, without the need to travel overseas. LA Orbit owner Alexis Ohanian expressed his excitement about the league's potential to inspire future generations of young female athletes. The Orbit is set to begin play when LOVB commences its 2026-27 season, alongside other expansion teams.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES -- The fledgling women's professional volleyball league has expanded into Los Angeles.",
  "key_points": [
    "Los Angeles Orbit debuts as LOVB's newest team on September 25, 2026",
    "Founded by Alexis Ohanian, aims to inspire future female athletes",
    "Set to begin play in 2026-27 season alongside other expansion teams"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The introduction of the Los Angeles Orbit in League One Volleyball marks a milestone in growing women's professional volleyball in the US, with its owner aiming to create opportunities for female athletes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}