Bulgarian volleyball star Miroslava Paskova, former captain of the national team, will join the American professional league League One Volleyball (LOVB) in the 2026 season – one of the most significant events in her career. Although her move to LOVB is confirmed, it remains unclear which team she will play for – a fact that sparks interest and anticipation among fans.
Paskova is a long-standing national team player, former captain of the national team, with a long international career behind her. This summer, she is not part of the national team squad as she underwent surgery on her left ankle.
In May 2023, Paskova suffered a fibula fracture, which sidelined her from the national team.
Then Mira underwent an operation. The current intervention was undertaken on that occasion. The procedure took place on May 25, and Paskova is currently recovering successfully.
Her move to the newly established professional league in the USA is a logical step up. LOVB is attracting more and more international stars and aims to establish itself as a leading force in global women's volleyball. Besides Paskova, new additions include Magdalena Jurczyk (Poland) and Indre Sorokaite (Italy). Their specific teams have also not been announced, suggesting that the league intends to reveal full rosters later this summer.
Teams in League One Volleyball in 2025
In its debut season in 2025, League One Volleyball (LOVB) launched with six teams:
LOVB Atlanta
LOVB Austin
LOVB Houston
LOVB Madison
LOVB Omaha
LOVB Salt Lake
The championship trophy was won byLOVB Austin, who defeatedLOVB Omaha with a dominant 3:0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-23) in the final, played on April 13, 2025, at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. An interesting fact is that both teams were at the bottom of the regular season standings but made impressive comebacks in the knockout phase. Austin defeated favorites from Atlanta and climbed to the top thanks to strong performances from their stars Logan Eggleston and Madison Skinner.
What's next for Paskova?
Although it is not clear which team Paskova will play for, her inclusion in LOVB is proof of her exceptional value as a competitor. With the 2026 season approaching and the expected expansion of the league, Paskova could be part of an existing team or a new project within the growing American league.
One thing is certain – Miroslava Paskova's presence in LOVB is not only a recognition of her professionalism and talent but also a source of pride for Bulgarian volleyball. We eagerly await more details and new athletic achievements from across the ocean.
