A new Bay Area women's pro volleyball team is coming to San Francisco: Here's what to know

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- There is a major announcement from San Francisco's incoming women's pro volleyball team.

League One Volleyball, or LOVB, is expanding its ownership group, bringing in big names like NBA Coach Steve Kerr and three-time Olympic gold medalist, Kelsey Cook.

The lineup also includes Bay FC founders Brandi Chastain, Danielle Slaton and Leslie Osborne.

MORE: Bay FC debuts new roster and head coach in season home opener at PayPal Park

LOVB, which launched last year, is also expanding into Los Angeles and Minneapolis. The San Francisco team is set to debut in 2027

Jes Wolfe, chairwoman for LOVB SF, joined ABC7@7 to talk more about the expansion and what to expect between now and opening night -- including a team naming contest and when to expect updates about the venue and roster.

Watch the full interview in the player above.