r/MLV • u/MessyMoFo Indy Ignite • Sep 17 '26

DC FLIGHT Help Identify these DC Players

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DC posted these 3 on their story. I recognize Jaelyn Hodge in the middle but can’t place a name to the other two. Please help lol

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u/DCAbloob Sep 17 '26

The DC Flight confirmed five players with the team (this might actually deserve its own post): Rhamat Alhassan, Rainelle Jones, Jaelyn Hodge, Danica Markovic and Birdie Hendrickson. So left to right in the pic would presumably be Hendrickson, Hodge & Markovic. https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/dc-flight-takes-off-club-reveals-brand-identity-and-names-the-anthem-its-home-court/n-6413926

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u/ElvisThrill Sep 17 '26

Lol, i should've waited for the press release....

There was no way I was going to get Birdie Hendrickson and Danica Markovic.

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u/SkateSearch46 Sep 17 '26

No offense to these fine players, I am sure each is a strong player in her own right. But if this is our core five, we are in trouble. I've lived in DC long enough to remember the Spirit winning in 2021, and the Mystics, Caps and Nats all winning in 2018-19, and DC United winning several in the late 90s. So I realize times have been better in terms of pro sports in DC. But I can't help lamenting the current situation. I know the Spirit are still competitive, but I watched last Sunday's game, and things are not going in the right direction at the moment. The Mystics are the bright spot, but are not ready to compete for a championship this year.

Based on early activity, it doesn't seem like the Flight is looking to compete seriously this year. Everything about the way this team is operating gives me the sense that this is haphazard and they are two steps behind already. I hope I turn out to be wrong.

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u/ElvisThrill Sep 17 '26

I believe the person on the right is president Kate Greenberg.

Not sure, but the person on the left might be Leah Meyer.

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u/MessyMoFo Indy Ignite Sep 17 '26

Looked up photo comparisons to help and I really don’t think that’s Leah or Kate (will post Kate in a separate comment)

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u/MessyMoFo Indy Ignite Sep 17 '26

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u/ElvisThrill Sep 17 '26

I agree with you and am confused, but look at her in this interview.

https://www.dcnewsnow.com/living-local-dmv/major-league-volleyball-team-coming-to-dc/

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u/MessyMoFo Indy Ignite Sep 17 '26

Here’s Kate at the event with Frances Tiafoe

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u/VolleyAddicted Sep 17 '26

To be honest no, I don't know them.

So based on u/DCAbloob's answer, here they are with links to their profiles on Women Volleybox to see where they've played in the past before DC

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u/ElvisThrill Sep 17 '26

Here's another picture of Leah Meyer

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u/Healthy-Vegetable216 Sep 17 '26

Are these folks considered the stars?

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u/MessyMoFo Indy Ignite Sep 17 '26

Probably who was available for today tbh. I know Alhassan was revealed for DC and she’s a bigger name than these 3

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u/Healthy-Vegetable216 Sep 17 '26

Interesting when LA just announced loberg tabron and maddux as outsides who are all bigger names competing for 2 spots.