The PVL offseason is already marked by major player exits and roster resets that are reshaping the league ahead of the 2026 All-Filipino Conference.
The 2025 PVL offseason gathered pace in December, with a series of exits and roster changes signaling a period of transition across multiple teams in the league.
Here’s a running tracker of the key moves and announcements so far:
December 29, 2025
Rizza Mandapat exits Creamline; Choco Mucho reshuffles roster
Another longtime Creamline figure, Rizza Mandapat, moved on after eight years with the Cool Smashers, marking the end of an era for one of the league’s most successful cores.
On the same day, Choco Mucho announced multiple departures as part of a roster reset.
Royse Tubino, Cherry Nunag, Aduke Ogunsanya, and Bia General all exited the Flying Titans as the team looked to reset after several difficult conferences.
December 16, 2025
Pau Soriano bids farewell with Creamline
After eight seasons, Pau Soriano officially said goodbye to the Creamline Cool Smashers.
One of the franchise’s original pieces, Soriano was part of multiple championship runs and remained a constant presence through Creamline’s rise as a PVL powerhouse.
December 9, 2025
Caitlin Viray leaves Farm Fresh
Opposite hitter Caitlin Viray became the latest player to exit Farm Fresh, adding to the Foxies’ growing list of offseason changes as the team reassessed its direction in 2026.
December 4, 2025
Alessandro Lodi exits Farm Fresh
Italian coach Alessandro Lodi parted ways with the Farm Fresh Foxies after a short but productive stint.
Lodi previously guided the Foxies to the top seed in the Reinforced Conference before bowing to the Akari Chargers in the quarterfinals.
December 3, 2025
Cess Robles, Karen Verdeflor, and Renee Penafiel join SGA
Following Chery Tiggo’s exit, Cess Robles, Karen Verdeflor, and Renee Penafiel signed with Strong Group Athletics, which will see them join either the Farm Fresh Foxies or ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles.
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December 2, 2025
Chery Tiggo Crossovers disband
Chery Tiggo officially announced its disbandment, bringing an end to one of the league’s more notable franchises.
The move closed a chapter that included a 2021 Open Conference championship and several deep playoff runs, leaving players and staff to explore new opportunities ahead of the next PVL season.
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