Fans stand by San Diego Mojo in final games amid team’s uncertain future

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Fans are embracing every remaining moment rallying behind San Diego’s professional indoor women’s volleyball team as it prepares to fold after this season. 

One final home crowd lifted the team Thursday night at Viejas Arena before they take their shot at the MLV playoffs and the uncertainty that follows. 

“It’s sad. I’m going to miss them for sure,” said local fan Jordan Haskel with her mom by her side. “It’s our thing to come out here together,” said her mother, Babs Symonds.

The team will not be returning for the upcoming season fans are coming to terms with the announcement. 

“My heart is broken now when I got the news today that they’re not going to be here next year,” said Danny Jackson.

Owner Gary Jacobs wanted to pause the team in 2027 to pursue a long-term plan, but the league rejected the idea, so the team will shut down while the league searches for new investors. 

“You have to have pretty deep pockets to support a team and to support a team you got to have supporters to come out and buy tickets, and you got to be in the stands to yell for them. Last week, I made a comment to my wife I said, God, I wish we had more fans in here,” said Jackson.

It’s not the first time San Diego sports fans have faced losing a team. 

“We saw that with the Chargers. We saw that with the Loyals. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s outside of our control,” said Desiree Morales.

Volleyball shaped Morales by instilling discipline and teamwork – values she hopes to pass on to her niece through the Mojo. 

“I want them to stay so I can come here every day to see them play,” said Morales’ niece, Isabella.

One thing is for sure, the community the team has built will stay, waiting patiently for what comes next. 

“Whether you’re rooting just for San Diego or the team itself or the sport itself you just have to do it,” said Morales.

Major League Volleyball released a statement that reads in part, “San Diego remains one of the most vibrant volleyball communities in the country, and we believe strongly in its long-term potential at the professional level. We are actively exploring strategies for the market, building on the momentum established by the Mojo.”