The Atlanta Vibe will be well represented on one of the league’s biggest stages.
Outside hitter Leah Edmond and opposite hitter Aiko Jones have officially been named 2026 AdventHealth Major League Volleyball All-Star selections, adding another milestone moment for a Vibe team that continues to make noise across the league.
For Edmond, the honor feels familiar, but no less significant.
Already cementing her place in league history, Edmond became the first player in MLV history to reach 1,000 career kills earlier this season. Now, she adds another All-Star nod to a résumé that continues to grow year after year. From being Atlanta’s first signing to becoming the league’s inaugural MVP in 2024, Edmond has consistently set the standard.
Now, she returns to the All-Star stage for the second straight season, where she will compete as part of Team Meske, one of two All-Star squads formed for the event.
“I’m honored to be selected and I think having an All-Star game has been one of the coolest experiences that this league has started,” Edmond said. “I’m excited for Orlando and a chance to play beside the best-of-the-best in our league.”
And she is still producing at an elite level.
Edmond enters the break second in the league with 257 kills, while also contributing 171 digs, 25 blocks, nine assists, and eight service aces. It is that all-around presence that continues to anchor Atlanta’s attack.
On the other side, Aiko Jones is stepping into her moment.
In just her second season, Jones earns her first All-Star selection and will suit up for Team Launiere, the opposing All-Star squad. As the first Jamaican-born player in MLV, she is not only representing Atlanta but also expanding the league’s global footprint.
“It’s an honor to be selected among such talented women to represent the league as an All-Star, especially knowing I still have so much to learn as a player,” Jones said. “I’m looking forward to being in the company of greatness and continuing to learn from the greats of volleyball.”
Jones has been a dual threat for the Vibe this season, recording 158 kills, 127 digs, 16 blocks, seven assists, and six aces, proving she can impact the match in multiple ways.
The 2026 AdventHealth MLV All-Star Match is set for Saturday, March 28 at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, with coverage airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ at 12 PM ET.
Selections were determined through a combination of fan voting, player input, and league decisions, highlighting not just performance but overall impact across the season.
The All-Star teams will be led by two respected names in the sport, with Dan Meske guiding Team Meske and Beth Launiere leading Team Launiere, as top players from across the league are split into two squads for the showcase event.
As Major League Volleyball continues to grow, moments like this reflect more than just individual recognition. They signal a league building real momentum, with stars like Edmond and Jones helping lead that charge.
In Orlando, the spotlight will be bright, and the Vibe will be right in the middle of it.
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