The Grand Rapids Rise are an American professional

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team based in

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. One of the seven charter members of the

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, the Rise are set to begin play for the league's inaugural 2024 season. The Rise play their home games at

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History

On December 5, 2022, Grand Rapids was announced as the first city to get a

franchise for the league's inaugural season.

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, majority owner of the

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and

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and owner of the former

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team the

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, was announced as the new team's owner. The Rise name, logo and colors were announced on April 14, 2023.

Roster

''Current as of January 24, 2024.''

Practice squad

References

External links

Grand Rapids Rise official website
{{Michigan Sports Professional Volleyball Federation teams Women's volleyball teams in the United States Volleyball clubs established in 2022 2022 establishments in Michigan Volleyball teams in Michigan Sports in Grand Rapids, Michigan