ATLANTA, Ga. – The Atlanta Vibe continued their aggressive roster build during the 2026 Major League Volleyball free agency period, announcing the addition of seven players to their squad. The group includes four returning athletes and three new signings, reinforcing Atlanta’s depth across all positions.
Returning to the Vibe:
- Taya Beller – Middle Blocker
- Taylor Head – Outside Hitter
- Pia Timmer – Outside Hitter
- Maddie Isringhausen – Outside Hitter
New Signings:
- Shannon Shields – Setter
- Lexie Almodovar – Outside Hitter
- Raven Colvin – Middle Blocker
These moves follow Atlanta’s earlier re-signings of Leah Edmond, Khori Louis, and Aiko Jones, positioning the Vibe as one of the most complete rosters heading into 2026.
Returning Players
Taya Beller – Middle Blocker | #10
- First-ever DII signee in league history (Wayne State College)
- Appeared in 8 matches in 2025
- Career-high 10 kills vs. Grand Rapids Rise (Feb. 13)
Taylor Head – Outside Hitter | #1
- Played 27 matches in rookie season
- .314 kill percentage, 1.24 digs per set
- Career-high 12 kills vs. Vegas Thrill (Jan. 23)
- Collegiate accolades: 2× AVCA All-American, 2× All-SEC
Pia Timmer – Outside Hitter | #7
- 204 kills, 24 aces, 8 double-doubles in 2025
- .231 hitting efficiency
- 4× Pac-12 First Team at Washington State
- Finished 3rd all-time in career kills (1,704) for WSU
Maddie Isringhausen – Outside Hitter | #20
- Appeared in 5 matches in 2025
- Former OVC Player of the Year at Tennessee Tech
- Named Female Athlete of the Year in final college season
New Additions
Shannon Shields – Setter
- Joins after pro stints in Portugal and Switzerland
- 1,239 assists, 39 aces in final college season at Arizona State
- 2023 honors: AVCA All-America Honorable Mention, All-Region, Pac-12 Honorable Mention
Lexie Almodovar – Outside Hitter
- Played professionally in Turkey with Bahçelievler Belediyespor
- 2× A-10 Player of the Year at Dayton
- 2024 AVCA Third Team All-American
- 2023 AVCA Midwest Region Player of the Year
Raven Colvin – Middle Blocker
- Joins from Grand Rapids Rise
- .456 kill percentage in rookie season
- Career-high 11 kills, 3 blocks vs. Columbus Fury (Feb. 20)
- 2× AVCA All-American, 2× All-Big Ten First Team at Purdue
